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A new perspective: Thinking of jails as ‘employee factories’

I was talking to Economic Development Director Bruce Carpenter after the conclusion of last Thursday’s Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event called, “Bridging the Workforce Gap,” and I commented to him that the morning’s proceedings had really served to change my...

Child attacked by dogs in Rockhold said to be in stable condition at UT

A Whitley County community was put on alert Monday afternoon when the fiscal court posted on its official Facebook page that a report had come in of a pack of wild dogs attacking a two-year-old child. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Community feedback utilized in alternative plans for proposed logging project

After another town hall meeting in Williamsburg last week, community members are once again being tasked with letting U.S. Forest Service officials know their thoughts on proposed logging work in the Jellico Mountain region of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Jonathan Brown reflects on the journey that brought him from England to Williamsburg, KY

“If you stay the course and keep working hard, you’ve done everything that you need to do. Now it’s just about performing when the lights are on you, and when you do perform, the opportunities will keep coming.” This was just one piece of advice that University of the Cumberlands...

Keeping Memories Alive: Diane Mitchell’s quest to preserve Corbin history

Retired educator and local historian Diane Mitchell’s relationship with the town that she calls home goes back generations. Someone in her family lineage has resided in the Corbin area since its very inception, meaning she is uniquely suited to offer glimpses of what life has...

Robert Hayes discusses efforts to right the ship at Corbin Housing Authority

To say that Robert Hayes had his work cut out for him when he took over the job as Corbin Housing Authority director two years ago would be a pretty major understatement. The previous director had been indicted and is now scheduled to be sentenced later this month after pleading...

Jones, Maguet ready to lead Corbin tennis teams into regional competition

In the coming days, regional championship titles will be decided on high school tennis courts. Local student-athletes will also learn who will have the opportunity to represent their schools at this year’s Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Championships. F...

Tom Greer announces resignation as head coach of Corbin High School football team

After four years as the head coach of the Corbin High School varsity football program, Tom Greer has announced his resignation. In addition to stepping down from his coaching duties, he will also be resigning as the school district’s Director of Safety and Director of Pupil...

The Train Station hosting special ‘Mom Prom’ event Friday, May 10

Social media has been filled in recent days with photos of excited teens attending their junior and senior proms, but the Train Station event venue in Corbin is asking, “What about the moms?”

Corbin’s Ayden Messer finishes spring e-sports season at state semifinalist

Last week, Corbin High School freshman Ayden Messer made history by advancing to the semifinal round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s spring e-sports state championships. Messer competed in the NBA2K bracket, and recently took some time to discuss e-sports, his...