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Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky. Phoradendron, the scientific name for Kentucky’s most common variety of this parasitic plant, means tree thief. These small leafy plants are commonly found on twigs and branches...

Helen V. McKiddy, 93, of Corbin, departed this life on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Christian Care Center in Corbin. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Gatliff, to the late Edward Hickman and Oma Ellen (Goins) Hickman. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, James...

A Knox County woman faces more than unemployment after authorities have charged her with theft. Pamela Bargo, 44 of Barbourville, was served an arrest warrant by Kentucky State Police Det. Jake Wilson on November 18 for allegedly stealing $11,786.85 while employed by Knox County...

The Casey County Rebels made things a little more difficult than many expected they would last Friday night, but in the end the Corbin Redhounds were able to get the 38-17 win, improving them to 12-1 on the year and advancing them to the semifinal round of this year’s Class 3A...

With the temperatures dropping and the holiday season approaching, the spirit of giving is plentiful. As part of the annual Pursuit of the Golden Can challenge, sponsored by Kentucky Harvest Southeast, University of the Cumberlands raised 18,513 pounds of food to benefit local...

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents The Nutcracker, Saturday, November 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Corbin High School Auditorium. A perennial holiday favorite returns in an enchanting production that will be treasured by every member of...

After an easy 44-8 victory over the Bell County Bobcats last week, the Corbin Redhounds (11-1) are now set to host the Casey County Rebels (10-1) in this year’s region championship game, scheduled to take place this Friday at 7:30 p.m. under the lights at Campbell Field. Read...

It is nearly Thanksgiving; and soon delicious, juicy turkeys will take center stage at many of our holiday meals. It is so important that these birds are properly cooked and prepared because we do not want anyone to get sick from a food-borne illness. It does not matter whether...

It is that time of year when talk turns to turkeys. Technically, there is only one breed of turkey with several varieties, although many people incorrectly refer to these varieties as breeds. Turkeys are raised only for meat. They are not raised for egg production, as with...

Three coverage area teams made it to the second round of this year’s state championship playoffs, but now only one remains…