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During the Annual JROTC Organization Day, Whitley County High School conducted a Change of Command Ceremony.  The ceremony consist of the outgoing commander passing the Battalion Colors to the Senior Army Instructor symbolizing the relinquishing of command at which time the...

Mosquitoes are appearing earlier than normal this year. University of Kentucky entomologists encourage Kentuckians to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites on themselves and their pets. “Mosquitoes breed in standing water. The recent rains we have had, coupled with the...

Recently, Wilbert “Bert” Siler and his wife, Bessie of the Rockholds community traveled to Old Fort, NC to visit Bessie’s brother, Dr. George Ellis and his wife Joyce. During their enjoyable visit, Bert learned that his great niece, Hannah Ellis had been selected as Vice...

If you’re buying a house, you probably know what turns you off in homes that you tour: messy, cluttered houses, strong odors, and so on. Most people can’t wait to get out of a house like that. When you are selling your house, be sure to prepare. Avoid these major turn-offs and...

Terry Lee Rowland, 67, of Bismarck, ND, formerly of Corbin, KY and Xenia, OH, passed away November 24, 2016 in Bismarck. Born January 4, 1949 in Corbin, he was the son of the late Dewey A. Rowland of Corbin and Dorothy E. Rowland. His brother David Kurt Rowland also preceded him...

Shirley Tompkins Barker, 88 of Corbin, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born in Corbin, on April 14, 1929, she was the daughter of William W. (Bill) and Bessie Messer Tompkins. She married Randall D. Barker on November 28, 1952. ...

Ross Hesco Smith, 85, of Hanging Rock Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Whitley County, to the late Clarence Smith and Della Mae (Lovitt) Smith. He was preceded in death by...

Randy Petrey, 54, of East Highway 904, Williamsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1962 in Williamsburg, to the late Joe Petrey and Zelma (Shelton) Petrey. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his...

Rev. Stanley Elbert Huddleston Sr., 62, of Hanging Rock Road, Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1955 in Williamsburg, to the late Rev. Clyde Russell Huddleston and Lillie (Southerland) Huddleston. He was also preceded...