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Heavy rainfall, flooding keep first responder busy overnight

Heavy rainfall Thursday evening and throughout the night left many areas with the threat of rising water, which kept local first responders busy. Despite the handful of incidents, however, no injuries have been reported. Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses...
Posted On 17 Feb 2023
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Fine Arts Association presenting special concert Sunday at Grace on the Hill Church

This Sunday, February 19, the string quartet and woodwind quintet from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform at 3:00 p.m. at Grace on the Hill Community Church in Corbin.
Posted On 17 Feb 2023
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Kwik Shop clerk, owner cited after allegedly selling vape product to minor

A Williamsburg woman and London man have been cited after a vape tobacco product was allegedly sold to a minor at the Kwik Shop in Williamsburg. According to citations for the two individuals obtained from the Whitley District Court Clerk’s Office, the sale occurred on Jan. 28,...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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Whitley Co. Sheriff’s Department asking for help identifying men allegedly involved in collision

 The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the people involved in a collision on Cumberland Falls Highway. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, the collision occurred at Bells Country Store near KY511. The vehicle in...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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Cumberlands to host Mel Robbins for Excellence in Leadership Series

Entrepreneur, international bestselling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins will be the keynote speaker for this year’s University of the Cumberlands’ Excellence in Leadership Series, which is sponsored by The Forcht Group of Kentucky. The event will be held on...
Posted On 16 Feb 2023
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‘One death by suicide is one too many’

(Letter to the Editor by Cecelia White, Cumberland River Behavioral Health Emergency Services Director) To the Editor, As a therapist and the Emergency Services Director at the local community mental health center, talking with people about suicidal thoughts is common. However,...
Posted On 15 Feb 2023
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Whitley County teacher makes list of ‘Elite 100’ educators

IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced its ninth annual Elite 100 list, which honors teachers who dedicated the previous year to serving students and prioritizing personalized learning, including Whitley County educator Georgette...
Posted On 13 Feb 2023
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Tri-County Elks Lodge donates to White Flag Ministry

Travis McDonald, of the Tri-County Elks Lodge #2826, recently presented a $2,500 check to Paul Sims, Minister of Music and Worship, and Alex Lockridge, Senior Pastor, of Corbin’s First Baptist Church. Both Sims and Lockridge accepted the gift as representatives for the White Flag...
Posted On 12 Feb 2023
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Cumberlands programs rank among top in state, country

Multiple online programs at University of the Cumberlands made the cut for U.S. News and World Report’s list of best programs in the country. Cumberlands’ highest performer was its online master’s in criminal justice program, which ranked No. 1 in Kentucky and No. 10 in the...
Posted On 12 Feb 2023
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Portion of I-75 northbound in Whitley Co. reduced to one lane

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists with work finished a day ahead of schedule on the southbound side that a portion of I-75 northbound (mile points 15.0-20.0) in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane (right lane) beginning today through Friday, Feb....
Posted On 09 Feb 2023
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