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Forcht Group of Kentucky announces new chief marketing and communications director

On Feb. 8, Forcht Group of Kentucky announced the addition of Michael Goins to the leadership team as Chief Marketing and Communications Director, effective Monday, Feb. 5. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with Forcht Group of Kentucky Founder and CEO Terry Forcht,...
Posted On 19 Feb 2024
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Cumberland River Behavioral Health gets $543,700 in state grant funding

Gov. Andy Beshear recently awarded $5,991,800 in grant funding to expand treatment and recovery services, including those for pregnant and parenting women with addiction, and $543,700 of that funding will go a local community mental health center headquartered in Corbin. The...
Posted On 16 Feb 2024
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East Kentucky Leadership Foundation seeking nominations for awards

East Kentucky is full of people who look out for others and step up to support their communities. The East Kentucky Leadership Foundation each year honors leaders throughout eastern Kentucky counties who find ways to make a difference, and the organization is now seeking...
Posted On 15 Feb 2024
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Daniel Boone National Forest waives fees for Presidents’ Day Weekend

The Daniel Boone National Forest will waive fees at all Forest-operated recreation sites for Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 17-19. This waiver does not apply to recreation sites operated by concessionaires, reserved group-use areas or recreation sites that have been closed for the...
Posted On 15 Feb 2024
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Dorenbos will be keynote speaker at UC’s Excellence in Leadership Series March 26

Do you believe in magic? You might after seeing Jon Dorenbos. His mind-bending magic tricks coupled with his inspiring life story have riveted audiences around the globe. Dorenbos will be the keynote speaker for this year’s University of the Cumberlands’ Excellence in Leadership...
Posted On 14 Feb 2024
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Former KSP Trooper enters guilty plea to charge stemming from unlawful entry at Whitley Co. residence

A former Kentucky State Trooper facing federal charges in connection to a 2020 incident in which he unlawfully entered a Whitley County residence in search of an arson suspect has entered a guilty plea as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Read this story and more for just...
Posted On 14 Feb 2024
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Somerset Community College announces President’s List, Dean’s List

Somerset Community College has announced the names of the students who have exemplified outstanding academic achievement and therefore have been placed on the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester that began on August 14 and ended on December 10. Both...
Posted On 13 Feb 2024
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Corbin students make college dean’s lists

A number of college students with local ties have been named to the Dean’s List of their respective schools. Berea College More than 460 Berea College students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List, including Breanna Jones and Collin Tennant of Corbin. A student is named...
Posted On 12 Feb 2024
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Baptist Health Corbin celebrates milestone achievement with over 1,000 baby deliveries

Late last month, Baptist Health Corbin announced a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. The hospital has successfully welcomed and celebrated over 1,000 baby deliveries, marking a momentous achievement in the field...
Posted On 11 Feb 2024
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Corbin, W’burg elementary school academic teams win District Governor’s Cup competitions

Saturday was a big day for local elementary school academic teams as the Corbin Elementary School Academic Team took home first place honors in their District Governor’s Cup competition, while Williamsburg Elementary School Academic Team took home first place honors in their...
Posted On 09 Feb 2024
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