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Williamsburg Police Department asking for leads in church vandalism

A Williamsburg church was vandalized last week with various slang terms spraypainted on the outside of the building, and now police are asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit. Highland Park Baptist Church was vandalized in at least two areas of the building sometime...
Posted On 24 May 2023
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Enjoying some days at the races…

Representatives from The Forcht Group of Kentucky, Forcht Bank, Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center (HRC), Barbourville HRC, Hillcrest HRC, and Williamsburg HRC, enjoyed some days at the races on May 4-6, including the 149th Annual Kentucky Oaks and the 149th Annual Kentucky...
Posted On 18 May 2023
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Razmus proclaims May 14-20 National Skilled Nursing Care Week

On Monday, Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus signed a proclamation at the Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center acknowledging National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which is being recognized between May 14-20 and follows the theme of “Cultivating Kindness” in 2023.    
Posted On 17 May 2023
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Local area students included in University of Kentucky Dean’s List

More than 8,500 students qualified for the Fall 2022 University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that...
Posted On 16 May 2023
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Corbin, Whitley County students selected to attend MSU’s Craft Academy

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2025, including students from Corbin and Williamsburg. Students from across the Commonwealth were chosen to attend the Craft Academy, which is...
Posted On 16 May 2023
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Local students selected for Gatton Academy at WKU

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 99 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2025, marking The Gatton Academy’s 18th incoming class, including two Whitley County residents. Home schooler Caitlyn A. Peters is the daughter of James Hinkle, Shelly...
Posted On 15 May 2023
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Nursing Excellence Fund created by Baptist Health Corbin Foundation

The Foundation at Baptist Health Corbin created a Nursing Excellence Fund that will be used to support nurse recruitment, development and retention. This includes scholarships for entry level nurses. “Keeping our staffing resources strong in our area is a priority,” said Sherrie...
Posted On 14 May 2023
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Biden approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky, Whitley County

FEMA announced Wednesday that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including in Whitley County, to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides Feb....
Posted On 10 May 2023
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Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association installs officers and directors for 2023

After a very successful 2022 the Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association started 2023 with a reorganized board and a new president and secretary. Josh Wilson was installed as President and Eugene Smith was installed as Secretary. Harry Alder, who had previously served as secretary...
Posted On 05 May 2023
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Corey Griffith of Appalachian Wireless to speak at chamber luncheon

On Tuesday (May 9) the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present its monthly membership luncheon. The guest speaker for the May luncheon will be Corey Griffith, Data and Enterprise Sales Engineer with Appalachian Wireless. The luncheon will be held starting at 11:45 a.m....
Posted On 05 May 2023
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