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Corbin School of Innovation senior secures scholarship

Maggie Hale, a 17-year-old senior at the Corbin School of Innovation, is making waves as she has secured the Ordway Scholarship to Florida Southern University. The scholarship, awarded in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements, marks a significant milestone in her...
Posted On 01 Apr 2024
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The Center for Rural Development awards ARC mini-grants to City of Corbin Parks and Recreation Dept.

The Center for Rural Development has awarded $16,480 in grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a Corbin parks project and a leadership development program that serves Laurel, Whitley, and Knox counties. The City of Corbin Parks and Recreatio...
Posted On 27 Mar 2024
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Motivational Magic

Magician Jon Dorenbos was the keynote speaker of this year’s University of the Cumberlands Excellence in Leadership Series sponsored by the Forcht Group of Kentucky. Dorenbos is well known for his performances on the popular television shows America’s Got Talent and America’s Got...
Posted On 27 Mar 2024
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Tree trimming/removal operations begin Wed. (March 27) on KY 2989 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that tree trimming/removal operations will occur on KY 2989 (mile points 1.142 -1.416) in Whitley County beginning Wednesday (March 27). This portion of the roadway will be closed to thru traffic Wednesday (March 27)...
Posted On 26 Mar 2024
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Bridge construction operations began this morning (March 26) on KY 1223 (Dorthea Road) in Laurel County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that bridge construction operations will occur on KY 1223 (Dorthea Road) from mile points 1.145 to 1.250 in Laurel County until it reopens on Sunday (May 26) at 5 p.m. This closure is needed for bridge construction in...
Posted On 26 Mar 2024
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Whitley County Public Health Inspections

As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspections of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 26 Mar 2024
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Sheppard trio shines at Forcht Bank Employee Appreciation Dinner

On March 7, Forcht Bank employees were surprised with an extra special Employee Appreciation Dinner when Reed Sheppard and parents, Jeff and Stacey, joined in on the celebration. The Sheppard family even took to the court to participate in some friendly competition among Forcht...
Posted On 24 Mar 2024
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Tickets still available for Dorenbos lecture Tuesday (March 26)

Free tickets are still available to see Jon Dorenbos, when he performs his mind-bending magic tricks coupled with sharing his inspiring life story next week at the University of the Cumberlands. Dorenbos will be the keynote speaker for this year’s University of the Cumberlands’...
Posted On 23 Mar 2024
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Quarles forms FAFSA rapid response task force to address delays

The 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, as well as colleges and universities across the country, are dealing with an unprecedented delay in students’ ability to apply for federal financial aid. This delay stems from the largest overhaul in...
Posted On 21 Mar 2024
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Baptist Health Corbin invites you to its open house Friday (March 22)

Baptist Health Corbin is celebrating the opening of its new East Corbin location, Baptist Health Diagnostic and Specialty Care, with an open house on Friday (March 22) from 2 – 4 p.m. The facility is located at 14662 N. US25E in the former Kmart building. “Please join us for a...
Posted On 21 Mar 2024
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