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2022 Whitley County Fair 4-H youth winners announced

2022 Whitley County Fair 4-H Youth Winners Youth Arts Cloverbud Acrylic Paintings Maverick Broussard – Blue Ribbon  Silas Prewitt – Blue Ribbon Evan Young – Blue Ribbon Joey Lewis – Blue Ribbon Kenny Lewis – Blue Ribbon Ella Young – Blue Ribbon Cameron Wilson – Blue Ribbon...
Posted On 30 Jul 2022
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For fifth consecutive year University of the Cumberlands named a College of Distinction

University of the Cumberlands recently earned not one but five Colleges of Distinction recognitions for the 2022-2023 academic year. The university made Colleges of Distinction’s nationwide listing of top colleges, top Christian colleges, top colleges in Kentucky, top business...
Posted On 30 Jul 2022
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2022 Whitley County Fair winners announced

PRESERVATION ½ LOAF ANY QUICK BREAD 1st–Katelyn Monhollen 1 JAR TOMATOES WHOLE, QUARTERED OR CRUSHED 1st–Kathy Lay 2nd–Alice Fae Weiland 1 JAR TOMATO JUICE 1st–Alice Fae Weiland 2nd–Sonya Meadors 3rd–Kathy Lay 1 JAR GREEN BEANS 1st–Alice Fae Weiland 1 JAR CORN 1st–Alice Fae...
Posted On 29 Jul 2022
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Jones Plastics gives away school supplies to nearly 250 children

(By Steve Myers) If you have a parent that works at Jones Plastic & Engineering in Williamsburg, then chances are you got a bunch of free school supplies recently courtesy of the company. Jones Plastic & Engineering in Williamsburg donated school supplies to employee’s...
Posted On 29 Jul 2022
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HOPE Primary & Urgent Care officially opens for business

Various local dignitaries were on hand July 21 for the ribbon cutting and open house of Williamsburg’s newest medical provider, HOPE Primary & Urgent Care, which is located off US25W across the street from Cumberland Regional Mall. Tours were held of the facility, and...
Posted On 28 Jul 2022
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Eastern Kentucky University announces Spring 2022 graduates

Eastern Kentucky University recognized more than 1,800 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies held at the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester in Roy Kidd Stadium May 13. “Our hope for each of these graduates is that they will continue to set high goals and believe...
Posted On 25 Jul 2022
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Leadership Kentucky announces 2022 BRIGHT Kentucky Class

Leadership Kentucky is proud to announce members of the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2022, including several residents from Whitley and Laurel counties. BRIGHT Kentucky, which began in 2019, engages bright, entrepreneurial minds from various occupational sectors to offer...
Posted On 25 Jul 2022
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Cumberlands congratulates July graduates

University of the Cumberlands congratulates all students who completed their degrees this July. Local graduates include: Jakobe Shealey of Corbin –Master of Science in Health and Human Performance Latisha Hamblin of Williamsburg – Master of Arts Education in Teacher Leadership...
Posted On 24 Jul 2022
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Whitley Sheriff’s Department asking for help locating missing woman

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who has been missing since earlier this week. A Golden Alert was issued Wednesday for Amanda Jean Campbell, 37, who also goes by the nickname “Moonpie.” Campbell has known mental and...
Posted On 20 Jul 2022
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Traffic violation stop leads to discovery of large amount of drugs, money

Two out-of-state men were arrested last week after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a large amount of drugs and cash. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 19 Jul 2022
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