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Historically Speaking: Miracle cures are nothing new

(Opinion piece by Dr. James Finck, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. He is Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog.) As I was driving home from my...
Posted On 14 May 2020
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Update: Missing woman located safe

Update: Kentucky State Police announced about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday that Cecily Mobley has been located safe and removed from NCIC (National Crime Information Center). The Kentucky State Police, London Post, is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person...
Posted On 13 May 2020
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Cumberlands partners with EKCEP to offer cybersecurity classes for Eastern Kentucky high school students

High school juniors and seniors in 23 Appalachian Coalfields counties in Kentucky will have the option to develop cybersecurity skills and earn key industry certifications in two online computer science classes through University of the Cumberlands at no cost to the student this...
Posted On 13 May 2020
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Whitley County High School announces new boys varsity basketball coach

A press release from Whitley County Schools Tuesday said the following:
Posted On 13 May 2020
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New Forcht Bank safety measures will allow for return of walk-in traffic

With talk of re-opening the economy beginning to dominate the national conversation, businesses everywhere are making the adjustments necessary to bring customers back through the doors in a safe and secure manner.
Posted On 13 May 2020
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CHS senior says Class of 2020 deserves more than what is being offered

(OpEd by Corbin High School Senior Alexandria Stewart) There is so much joy and memories that come along with senior year, from football games to trips. However, due to COVID-19 it’s different for the class of 2020. It seems as though we have been through it all. We were just...
Posted On 13 May 2020
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Book Review: The Murder of Marion Miley by Beverly Bell

As a sports reporter for the News Journal, I had heard the name of Marion Miley before. I knew that she was a famous historical figure in the world of golf, and I was aware of the fact that she has a yearly tournament named after her in Lexington. I did not know, however, that...
Posted On 11 May 2020
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W’burg vet Travis Sulfridge talks COVID-19 and its potential effects on pets, pet owners

Travis Sulfridge, DVM is a 2011 graduate of Whitley County High School. After earning an undergraduate degree from the University of the Cumberlands he went on to Auburn University in Alabama, where he graduated in May of 2019 from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Posted On 09 May 2020
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KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett takes questions from media in Friday Zoom meeting

Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commissioner Julian Tackett met with members of the media online via Zoom Friday afternoon in order to take questions and help clear up any misconceptions that may be present in the current conversation about high school sports, or the...
Posted On 08 May 2020
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Op-Ed: Historically Speaking – Pandemics

(Op-Ed by Dr. James Finck, professor of history at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog or on Facebook.) It is interesting that, with all the advancements today...
Posted On 08 May 2020
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