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Larry Thomas Partin

Larry Thomas Partin, of Acworth, GA, born July 3, 1958 in Baltimore, MD to Irene (Ball) and Elmer Partin of KY, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Larry loved the Lord, his family and friends. God’s love shined through his smile, kind soul, and his amazing gift of song....

J.R. Bryant

J.R. Bryant, 90, of South Highway 25-W, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1928 in Williamsburg, to the late Walter and Della (Thomas) Bryant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Moses) Bryant; two...

Ewing Nichols Jr.

Ewing Nichols, Jr., 74, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. He was born April 1, 1944, in Pineville, KY. A well-loved man, Junior worked for Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company for 35 years, where he made many friendships over the years. He was...

Edward Jones

Edward Jones, 94, of Harpes Creek Road, Siler, departed this life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on March 7, 1924 in Siler, to the late Calvin and Elizabeth (Mahan) Jones. He was also preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Edward...

Marion Forcht, Lee Bryant selected for University of the Cumberlands Board of Trustees

University of the Cumberlands (UC) announced that Marion C. Forcht has been elected to serve on the University’s Board of Trustees. “We are very pleased Marion has agreed to serve on our Board,” said Jon Westbrook, chair of UC’s Board of Trustees. “Her business acumen and support...

Playing pranks in pubs with TouchTunes

When I was a kid, I loved jukeboxes. They were regular fixtures, particularly in pizza places. I remember going to Pizza Hut and begging my mom and dad to give me a little money for the jukebox so I could play a song I liked. “Centerfold” by the J. Geils Band was always one of my...

Local youth competes in clay target event at Nashville Gun Club; takes 1st thru 4th places in youth division

On Febuary 13th, 2019 four Whitley County students, Jerrod Croley, Trey Lawson, Jackson Petrey and Fisher Barton, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the Turkeys for Tokyo clay target event at the Nashville Gun Club. The event, which was sponsored by the National Wild...

WC Middle school student recently attends Children’s Advocacy Day in Frankfort

Whitley County Middle School student Amber Brown attended Children’s Advocacy Day in Frankfort on Wednesday, February 13th. She attended the Rally for Kentucky’s Kids in the Capitol Rotunda, where she listened to speeches by Kentucky students, legislators and the Governor. Amber...

District Court 02-20-19

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Inspections 02-20-19

Restaurant inspections • Arby’s #1998, 701 S. 10th Street, Williamsburg – 98. Jan. 25 regular inspection. Remarks: reach-in freezer not maintaining food hard frozen. • Wendy’s, 481 W. Highway 92W, Williamsburg – 99. Feb. 5 regular inspection. Remarks: floors soiled behind fryers....