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Tues. Night Highlights: May 7, 2019

The following is a re-cap of high school baseball and softball action in our area Tuesday night, May 7.
Posted On 07 May 2019
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Corbin Utilities Commission no longer buying power from Kentucky Utilities

At the stroke of midnight on May 1, a new electric power era began for eight communities that are members of the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA). After decades of purchasing electricity from Kentucky Utilities Company, the Frankfort Plant Board and the municipal electric...
Posted On 02 May 2019
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McConnell announces bill to raise minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced plans at a press conference Thursday to introduce legislation in the U.S. Senate to raise the nationwide minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. The McConnell bill, which will be introduced in May, will cover...
Posted On 24 Apr 2019
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Tues. Night Highlights: 50th District Baseball, 4/23/19

After Tuesday night’s high school baseball action, the standings are set in the 50th District.
Posted On 24 Apr 2019
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Two Redhounds, two Lady Hounds sign to play college soccer this week

It was a big week for the Corbin High School soccer program after a total of four players – two Redhounds and two Lady Hounds – signed to continue their athletic careers in college.
Posted On 19 Apr 2019
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Whitley County High School Announces Sean Pigman as Girls Basketball Coach

A press release sent out by Whitley County Schools Friday afternoon said the following:
Posted On 19 Apr 2019
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Williamsburg to play Beechwood in All “A” state tournament next week

After a history-making 8-3 victory over the visiting Hazard Bulldogs Thursday evening, the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets baseball team is state bound in 2019!
Posted On 19 Apr 2019
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Tues. Night Highlights: April 16, 2019

The following is a recap of the action involving coverage area high school baseball and softball teams on Tuesday night, April 16.
Posted On 17 Apr 2019
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Corbin student hits perfect score on ACT

A Corbin High School student has achieved what very few students will ever do: achieve a perfect score on the ACT (American College Testing) exam. Sarah Pedersen, daughter of Dr. Paul and Anne Pedersen of Barbourville, scored a composite 36, which according to the ACT National...
Posted On 11 Apr 2019
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