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Taking a look at other districts in the region: Who will make it to the Arena?

This week’s sports special section is dedicated to taking an in-depth look at the upcoming 50th District tournaments featuring Corbin, Williamsburg, Whitley County and South Laurel. It also contains information on the 51st District tourneys featuring Barbourville, Lynn...

Wildcats, Lady Cats gearing up for 51st District tourneys

This year’s 51st District tournaments are set to tipoff next week at Pineville High School, and while both Lynn Camp teams are coming in as underdogs, the Wildcats and Lady Cats are hoping to shock everyone by qualifying for 13th Region tournament competition at the Corbin Arena.

Community members demanding more from Whitley Schools on bullying, suicide prevention

After the tragic news of a Whitley County Middle School student dying by suicide recently, the young victim’s brother, along with several supporters, gathered in downtown Williamsburg Wednesday to voice their displeasure to the school district. In response, Superintendent John...

Hounds peaking at right time, will host NL in regular season finale

In typical Corbin fashion, Coach Tony Pietrowski’s Redhounds look to be playing their best basketball when it matters most – at the end of the regular season with playoffs just days away. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Finding new purpose: Walters, Mahan making a difference as AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers

To a working professional, the day-to-day grind of punching the clock and paying the bills can oftentimes feel like a burden. The thought of reaching retirement age seems like the solution to many hardships, but entering into that phase of life can also bring with it a totally...

Former Patriot returns to Williamsburg to work with Whitley softball teams

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are calling in some heavy hitters to help them prepare for the 2023 softball season. Later this month, the middle and high school teams will welcome in former Ohio Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year, Paige Murphy (Eastern Kentucky...

Baptist Health presents check to Corbin Rotary Club’s Empty Stocking Program

Last week, Anthony Powers, President of Baptist Health Corbin, presented a check for $4,596 to the Corbin Rotary Club for their Empty Stocking Fund. The Empty Stocking Fund is a program that buys gifts such as toys, shoes, socks, blankets, books, candy and bicycles for...

Corbin Tourism spearheading new ‘Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky’ group marketing effort

An alliance of eight tourism commissions in our region received some good news recently when they were informed that a total of $350,000 in federal funds would be allocated to them in order to launch a brand new marketing campaign designed to boost tourism across seven Kentucky...

Kelly Craft’s ‘Kitchen Table Tour’ makes stop at Williamsburg Tourism Center

Kelly Craft speaks to a crowd of supporters at the Williamsburg Tourism Center As a former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft is no doubt one of the most high-profile political figures currently making a run for the governor’s seat in the Commonwealth of...

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck speaks to Rotary Club about his ‘game plan’ for Kentucky

The field of candidates vying for the Republican nomination for governor in this spring’s primary election is currently loaded with big names, such as Attorney General Daniel Cameron, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft, Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon,...