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Former sheriff gets relatively good audit report

Former interim Whitley County Sheriff Danny Moses received a relatively good financial audit of his 2022 financial statement for the sheriff’s fee account, according to Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon’s Office. State law requires the auditor to annually audit the accounts of each...
Posted On 24 Nov 2023
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Baptist Health Corbin awarded for its work to put an end to rural health disparities

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and face a 30 percent increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades. Baptist Health Corbin is committed to changing that. For efforts to...
Posted On 20 Nov 2023
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One Big Give brings in more than $360k for students

Tuesday, Nov. 7, was one big day for students at University of the Cumberlands. The university’s annual Give Day – this year, nicknamed One Big Give – brought in $360,120 to fund student scholarships, workship positions, athletics, ministries, and more. Of that amount, $225,120...
Posted On 19 Nov 2023
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Whitley County business among Invest 606 Accelerator and Pitch Contest finalists

Invest 606, a business accelerator and pitch contest serving Eastern and Southern Kentucky, has announced 14 business finalists, who have a chance to win over $30,000 in cash prizes through its pitch contest, including one Whitley County business, one Knox County venture, and...
Posted On 18 Nov 2023
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Downtown Corbin Christmas Open House set for Sunday (Nov. 19)

If you are wanting to do something to start getting into the Christmas spirit, then you might want to go down to Nibroc Park Sunday afternoon for the Downtown Corbin’s annual Christmas Open House from 1 – 5 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, treats, arts and crafts, and letters to...
Posted On 17 Nov 2023
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White proclaims National Nurse Practitioner Week in Whitley County…

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. recently signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 12-18 as National Nurse Practitioner Week in Whitley County. He is pictured with local ARPN Adam Prewitt.
Posted On 16 Nov 2023
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New entertainment destination arrives in Corbin combining movies, bowling, gaming and a full restaurant

There’s more to entertainment than movies, and Corbin now has a full service entertainment complex in town. Cinema Social, previously known as TriCounty Cineplex, has relaunched with a diverse array of entertainment. Still in the same location at I-75’s Exit 25, Cinema Social has...
Posted On 16 Nov 2023
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Jr. Redhound Theatre presenting ‘frightful comedy’ this Thursday (Nov. 16) – Saturday (Nov. 18)

Edgar Allan Poe, legendary master of horror, is hosting an evening of terrifying tales… or so he plans. What he doesn’t anticipate is the Raven, the beguiling bird from his most famous work, showing up and making a mockery of the entire show. Twisting the play into...
Posted On 15 Nov 2023
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Corbin woman named SCC Health Sciences Division’s Student of the Month

Somerset Community College (SCC) Pharmacy Technology Program student Nicole Anderson of Corbin has been named the recipient of the SCC Health Sciences Division’s Student of the Month Award for September. She is now a candidate for the Division’s Student of the Year Award, which...
Posted On 13 Nov 2023
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University of the Cumberlands kicks off annual food drive Monday (Nov. 13)

University of the Cumberlands cares about many things, and providing food for local families is one of them. With rising costs across every type of basic need, families face tough choices and impossible decisions. Food insecurity is ever-growing. Local food programs for families,...
Posted On 12 Nov 2023
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