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Williamsburg school wins $500 in FAFSA challenge

Williamsburg Independent School in Whitley County was one of eight Kentucky high schools rewarded $500 by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) for participating in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Challenge. KHEAA encouraged...

Kentucky Blood Center asking for donors this weekend in Williamsburg

Kentucky donors are heavily encouraged to be proactive this summer and donate blood at the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) blood drive in Williamsburg to save lives and get their hands on an exciting new shirt. All donors who give blood at this KBC drive will receive a “Give Back,...

WaterStep uses donations from Corbin to continue their important mission

Do you have shoes collecting dust at the bottom of your closet that you forgot existed? We’ve all been there. Thankfully, there is a great resource to use those forgotten shoes for good, and Corbin High School has taken advantage of this resource. On May 26, a group of students...

Corbin Public Library doing its part to preserve history

The Corbin Public Library is on a mission to preserve history and make it accessible to everyone in the community. In honor of May being Historic Preservation Month, the Corbin Public Library has dedicated its time to informing others about what they have been working on to...

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department receives new vests and vehicles to enhance safety

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has received new bulletproof vests, provided by the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and new vehicles, courtesy of the Whitley County Fiscal Court, to ensure safety and comfort. Sheriff Bill Elliotte, recently elected and placed...

Whitley County BOE recognizes students and staff

The Whitley County Board of Education awarded a “Above and Beyond” award to Mrs. Wilson, four students were accepted into the Craft Academy and the district’s top Accelerated Reading Program award winners were announced during the board of education’s recently monthly...

Whitley County Schools planning to add another SRO to its roster

The Whitley County School District will soon be adding an additional school resource officer (SRO) for the upcoming academic school year. There is also an update on construction projects occurring within the district. The Whitley County Board of Education recently met for their...

Mayor Suzie Razmus awarded Leader of the Year

In 2011, Leadership Tri-County presented Nelda Barton-Collings with its Leader of the Year Award. During a ceremony Tuesday evening, Barton-Collings daughter, Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus, followed in her mother’s footsteps accepting the 2023 Leader of the Year Award from Leadership...

Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled at Corbin Fire Department

If you find yourself as a parent facing circumstances that make it challenging to raise your infant child, please be aware that Corbin now offers a safe and anonymous option for surrendering your child to the authorities, ensuring their well-being and your peace of mind. This...

K-9 Jazz welcomed as newest member of Corbin Police Dept.

The Corbin Police Department’s K-9 unit recently welcomed Jazz, a Belgian Malinois, as their newest service dog. Jazz, a 17-month-old female, features a light brown coat with a dark brown face. She has been described as confident, loyal, and dedicated to her duties. For the...