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Gallery: Whitley County baseball and softball vs Barbourville (Mon, March 28)

On Monday, March 28, the Whitley County High School baseball and softball teams were both victorious over Barbourville in their 2016 home openers. Here are some shots of the evening’s action.
Posted On 30 Mar 2016
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Senior Spotlight: 2016 Whitley County Track & Field

In this week’s Senior Spotlight we meet the senior members of the 2016 Whitley County High School track and field team. When the season kicked off a few weeks ago, each of these athletes took the time to talk about their expectations for this spring. Read this story and more for...
Posted On 30 Mar 2016
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UC Women’s Wrestling Represented at University World Team Trials

The University of the Cumberlands Women’s Wrestling program has shown immense growth since it began in 1998. The program started as an idea by former UC President Dr. Jim Taylor, when he placed an article in former Men’s Wrestling Head Coach Jess Wilder’s mailbox, about a...
Posted On 29 Mar 2016
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Forcht Bank joins energy efficient housing initiative

Lexington, KY – Forcht Bank has joined the SmartMHKY Alliance, a partnership of cross-sector stakeholders committed to increasing access to ENERGY STAR homes with better loans across Kentucky. Forcht will host a check dedication ceremony with Next Step on Monday, March 21 at 11...
Posted On 29 Mar 2016
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Lucas Canineu reuniting with brother, father to play college soccer

To say that the Canineu brothers – Lucas and Tulio – have played important roles as members of the Corbin High School boys soccer program over the last several seasons would actually be a pretty big understatement.
Posted On 24 Mar 2016
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Corbin Afterschool Program wins national award for improving literacy skills

The Afterschool Alliance today presented the second Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award to the Corbin, Kentucky-based Redhound Enrichment Afterschool Program. The program is being honored for its excellence in providing year-round literacy support to improve the reading,...
Posted On 24 Mar 2016
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar egg hatch begins in central Kentucky

“This year’s first observed eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch is seven days earlier that 2015, reflecting the warm spring temperatures,” said Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Extension Entomologist. “The hatch is not synchronized;...
Posted On 23 Mar 2016
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Spring gardening on a budget

If you are a gardener or are thinking about gardening, spring is definitely a welcome season. Gardening can save you a significant amount of money at the grocery store. If you are planting a produce garden, it can also add curb appeal to your home increasing your home’s value....
Posted On 23 Mar 2016
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CHS Lady Hounds selected to represent United States in international soccer competitions

The Corbin Lady Hounds soccer team made history in 2015. They won 50th District and 13th Region titles, advancing all the way to the quarterfinal round of the KHSAA state championship playoffs before being defeated by eventual state runner-up Lexington Catholic. Two young...
Posted On 23 Mar 2016
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Senior Spotlight: 2016 Williamsburg Track & Field

The Williamsburg High School track and field team is coming off of another impressive performance this past Saturday at Pulaski Southwestern’s Warrior Invitational. They were back in Somerset Tuesday night at Pulaski Co High School’s all-comers meet, and they are scheduled to...
Posted On 23 Mar 2016
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