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Several weeks after former Whitley County varsity girls basketball Head Coach Sean Pigman announced his resignation, the Lady Colonels have learned that their new head coach will be a familiar face to the WCHS community – Michael Petrey.

UPDATE Williamsburg Police have released the name of a Whitley County Detention Center inmate, who allegedly assaulted five employees during an incident Thursday morning. Williamsburg Police Department Public Affairs Officer Steven Hill said that the man in question is Dylan...

One of the things that has impressed me the most in recent years when it comes to our local high school and middle school students has been the overall quality of the drama productions that different area schools have produced. I have had the opportunity to see several plays and...

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for professional educators to feel under appreciated these days. The news is filled with headlines about teachers fighting for increased pay and/or better benefits, and the ongoing teacher shortage in Kentucky is a constant point of concern.

In 2019, the first-ever “Footloose Prom” was held at the Corbin Civic Center. The idea behind the event was to give local students who had to miss their school proms for one reason or another a second chance to make those important memories. It was a big success, with hundreds of...

Now is the time of year that green thumbs in our local area begin laying the groundwork for what they hope will be a successful growing season. Whether you are a longtime gardener, or you’re trying your hand at it for the first time; whether you are harvesting large amounts of...

If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to spend a Saturday evening, and you want to support a great cause in the process, then you should strongly consider attending this year’s Rotary International Dinner, which will be taking place on April 27 at the Corbin Arena.

Last week, it was reported that Maggy Monhollen would be stepping down from her position as executive director of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission in order to accept the new role as the newest manager of the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. The hunt is now on for a...

Last spring, the Whitley County Cooperative Extension office in Goldbug hosted the first-ever Eastern Kentucky Small Farms Conference. The event was a huge success, and organizers are hoping to see an even bigger turnout when the conference returns later this month.

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced a pair of special guests for its April membership luncheon, taking place Tuesday, April 9, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Corbin Center.