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EKU announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List, Dean’s Award, President’s Award

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has announced the recipients of the Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award for the Fall 2023 semester. “At EKU, excellence is not just a goal; it is woven into the very fabric of our institution’s core principles,” said EKU...
Posted On 07 May 2024
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Whitley County Public Health Inspections

As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspections of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 07 May 2024
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Eastern Kentucky University announces Fall 2023 graduate list

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized graduates from its six academic colleges during Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies, which were held on Dec. 2 at Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum. “You have set yourselves apart, marking a milestone that will not only shape your...
Posted On 06 May 2024
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Baptist Health Corbin medical staff offer academic scholarships to area healthcare students

Each year the Baptist Health Corbin medical staff offer scholarships to recognize and reward academic accomplishments of healthcare students. This year 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded in July to students accepted into or currently enrolled in an...
Posted On 05 May 2024
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Senate President Stivers advocates for Whitley, Knox counties’ needs

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, and the General Assembly secured significant funding for Whitley County infrastructure projects in the recent biennial budget, including millions of dollars to renovate the Whitley County Detention Center, fund a Corbin tourism...
Posted On 05 May 2024
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The Mint Cumberland joins W. D. Bryant for Derby Day EGG Fest on Saturday (May 4)

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland in Williamsburg is partnering with W.D. Bryant hardware company to stage a Kentucky Derby Day eggstravaganza on May 4. In addition to being southeastern Kentucky and eastern Tennessee’s biggest watch party for the 150th Kentucky Derby, The Mint...
Posted On 03 May 2024
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Corbin Garden Club assists with Arbor Day celebration

The Corbin Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day with the Seventh Grade Science Class at the Corbin Middle School by  planting an Eastern Redbud tree (native as in grows in the state of Kentucky)! It is a small tree common in the understory and along roadsides. After pledging the...
Posted On 03 May 2024
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May Day 2024 to be presented Friday at the Arena

Whitley Ella Hurst, the 2024 May Queen, and Lainey Page Williams, this year’s Tiny Queen, will be crowned Friday night, May 3, at 7 p.m. during the 81st presentation of the May Day Festival at the Arena in Corbin. Hurst is the daughter of Jason and Crystal Hurst. She will be...
Posted On 02 May 2024
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Whitley County Public Health Inspections

As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspections of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 30 Apr 2024
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May Day Queen and Tiny Queen announced

Whitley Ella Hurst, the 16-year-old daughter of Jason and Crystal Hurst, will be crowned the 2024 May Day Queen during the Ossoli Club of Corbin’s 81st May Day Festival on Friday, May 3. Lainey Paige Williams, the 5-year-old daughter of Dr. Curtis and Mrs. Lynda-Lindsey Williams,...
Posted On 27 Apr 2024
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