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Letter to the Editor: ‘Thank you from the US 25 Yard Sale’

(Letter to the Editor By Randy Coffey, Berea, KY) Events like the US 25 Yard Sale don’t have coffers full of money. Most don’t have any funding at all, as they are organized by volunteers. We owe many folks in each community a big “Thank You” for each event held. Thanks goes out...
Posted On 10 Nov 2020
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Deer-related accidents increase in the fall

The arrival of autumn signifies the approaching end of another year as nature prepares for winter dormancy. However, with beautiful fall colors also comes an increase in vehicles encountering deer in roadways. Drivers should be aware of deer throughout the year, but the months of...
Posted On 10 Nov 2020
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Letter to the Editor: ‘The Bottom Line’

(Letter to the Editor By David O. Smith, Corbin) I read with great interest the reply to a recent Letter to the Editor that I had submitted. I believe it is important to have well-written replies, and to hear the other side of the narrative. I still maintain my original opinion,...
Posted On 10 Nov 2020
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I-75 lane closures scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 as crews conduct bridge inspections in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 27.8) in Whitley County on Thursday, Oct. 22 due to bridge inspections. The work schedule is listed below: • On Thursday, Nov. 12, northbound traffic at...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020
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Hutton School of Business at Cumberlands granted special accreditation, new program approvals by IACBE

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has been busy this year. The School recently completed the accreditation process for its doctorate programs, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD). At the Hutton School of...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020
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OpEd: Kentucky needs to support farmers and restaurants during the pandemic

(OpEd By Dr. Ryan Quarles, who serves as Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner.) Across the nation and around the world, the number of coronavirus cases is on the rise. This alarming trend has raised concerns that the economic lockdown from the spring could return. Leaders in...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Lions Club thanks community, food basket applications now available’

(Letter to the Editor By Corbin Lion’s Club President Mike Pawula) The Corbin Lions Club is now accepting applications for Christmas food baskets. To receive a food basket, a family must live within eight miles of Corbin City Hall for pick-up and within four miles of Corbin...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020
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Mountain Outreach teaming up with B Squad this Christmas

Mountain Outreach (MO), a ministry hosted by University of the Cumberlands, is teaming up with the B Squad Project, a local non-profit, to help make Christmas magical for underprivileged children in the community. Each year since 2018, the B Squad identifies children who do not...
Posted On 08 Nov 2020
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Money Tip for Student: Students should learn about credit scores

Students should be familiar with credit scores, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). Your credit score is a three-digit number that has a long-lasting effect on your buying power. “It’s important for young people to learn about financial...
Posted On 07 Nov 2020
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The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site for possible COVID-19 vaccine

The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site for the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson’s Phase 3 clinical research study, called the ENSEMBLE trial, to...
Posted On 06 Nov 2020
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