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Corbin Middle School Kindness Club asking people to ‘BE KIND’

The Corbin Middle School (CMS) Kindness Club, which was created by former Ossoli Club May Day Queen 2022 MaryAlice McVey, is continuing to spread kindness on the campus of Corbin Middle School. McVey along with the CMS Kindness Club created a simple message on the school campus...
Posted On 26 Apr 2024
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Baptist Health Corbin collects unused medicine to help curb drug abuse

Ever wonder what to do with those old, unused prescriptions that said “take as needed,” but you only needed about half of them? How about what to do with your grandmother’s left over medication after she passed away? This weekend you will have the chance to dispose of those...
Posted On 25 Apr 2024
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May Day voting concludes Friday (April 26) at noon

The Ossoli Club of Corbin’s May Day Tea Ossoli Club of Corbin was held Sunday at The Pennington in downtown Corbin. After the second count in the May Day race on April 19, first place for May Day Queen was Karlee Dickerson. Jayden Fox was in second place, and Audrey Mahan was in...
Posted On 24 Apr 2024
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Golden Family Reunion set for Friday (April 26), Saturday (April 27) in Williamsburg

The Golden Family Reunion will celebrate their 28th year of gathering this year on Friday, April 26, through Saturday, April 27, in Whitley County. The event will start Friday at 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help put up a tent and set up the stage for the pickers and singers...
Posted On 24 Apr 2024
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Suspended London attorney indicted on perjury, forgery charges related to his cases

A London attorney, whose law license is currently suspended for unrelated reasons, has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury on multiple charges, including perjury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 24 Apr 2024
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UC honored during 28th Annual Governor’ Service Awards

Gov. Andy Beshear recognized exceptional volunteerism and service contributions at the 28th Annual Governor’s Service Awards located at The Foundry in Frankfort Tuesday, including handing out an award to a University of the Cumberlands (UC) program. “Today, we recognize selfless...
Posted On 22 Apr 2024
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Tree trimming operations begin Monday (April 22) on I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a right lane closure due to tree trimming operations will occur on I-75 southbound (mile points 15.0 – 9.0) in Whitley County on the following dates: Monday, April 22, Thursday, April 25, Monday, April 29,...
Posted On 19 Apr 2024
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Mayor signs May Day proclamation, update given in 2024 queen and tiny queen races

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus is shown with members of the Ossoli Club of Corbin signing a proclamation designating April 29 through May 4 as “May Day Week” in Corbin. May Day will take place this year on May 3. The Ossoli Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club...
Posted On 17 Apr 2024
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Colonel Fest will cause partial Main Street closure Friday (April 19), Saturday (April 20)

Be forewarned that if you want to travel in downtown Corbin Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, then you may experience some detours and delays due to the partial closing of Main Street for Colonel Fest. Colonel Fest will be held Friday (April 19) and Saturday (April 20),...
Posted On 17 Apr 2024
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Upper Cumberland Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation has awarded $20,000 in grants throughout Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties. Each county had an allocated $4,000, and with those funds was awarded grants ranging from $500 to $2,500. The online grant application was open from...
Posted On 15 Apr 2024
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