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Eugene Siler, a life revisited (part 7)

Before being elected to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1958, Williamsburg’s own Eugene Siler, Sr. was hard at work in searching for opportunities that might provide some relief to the people living in some of the more impoverished areas of his home district....

Housing Insecurity: KCEOC rep talks barriers to security and sustainability

Imagine for a moment that an unfortunate series of events has left you with no immediate permanent housing options. Perhaps you have been in this position before. Now imagine that you are doing all of the work necessary to get yourself back on the track to self-sustainability....

Local author uses cartel-connected father as inspiration for new book, available now

“I want people to walk away knowing that these things happened in this area, and nobody knew. I also want them to know that you don’t have to let the things that you have witnessed define who you are now. Instead, you can use it as motivation to not be that way. You can be...

The way things were: On 100th birthday, Ruth Prewitt reflects on how life has changed in Whitley County

How often do we find ourselves saying, “Things sure have changed,” whenever talking about how we learn, travel, communicate or entertain ourselves? It is true, things have changed a lot just in the last decade, not to mention compared to 30, 40 or even 50 years ago. But what...

Corbin Senior Citizen Center receiving state funds for kitchen upgrade

It was announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office that a total of $8.5 million is being awarded to help fund a total of twelve improvement projects to community facilities across the Commonwealth.

New tourism director discusses her intentions during June chamber luncheon

The June membership luncheon of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday at the Corbin Center, with the new executive director of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, Nancy Conley, serving as the special guest speaker.

Housing Insecurity: Local faith leaders talk challenges, resources and more

Over the years, White Flag Ministry has served thousands of meals and helped hundreds of people in need find warmth and shelter on some of the coldest nights of the year. These efforts, spearheaded by First Baptist Church of Corbin, have been well-documented by this publication...

Redhounds fall in extra-inning classic at KHSAA state tournament

It took two extra innings for them to get the job done, but the Owensboro Catholic Aces were able to pull off a 5-4 victory over the 13th Region champion Corbin Redhounds Friday in round one of this year’s Kentucky High School Athletic Association Baseball State Tournament,...

Run, jump, throw: What a week for area track and field teams

It has been a busy, busy week as far as local sports are concerned. Many of our area youngsters are continuing to compete in various youth sports leagues, and many more are signing up for summer camp opportunities. We have learned who will be the next head coach of the Corbin...

Corbin, Williamsburg bring home state titles from KHSAA track meets

Last week, coverage area teams competed in the 2024 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Championships. Results from the meets, held at the University of Kentucky, are as follows…