London teen indicted on attempted murder charges for shooting into vehicle

A London teenager, who allegedly shot a gun into a vehicle last year, has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury.

W’burg attorney asked jurors not to send him to jail for DUI

James Wren, II, the Williamsburg attorney charged with DUI last spring while on his way to court for a jury trial, was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Whitley District Court following a two-day trial in which jurors found him guilty of multiple charges.

Legal Notices for 2-21-2024

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Corbin Police, Fire Chili Cookoff event to benefit Carnegie building restoration

On Thursday, Feb. 22, the Corbin Police and Fire Departments will compete with each other in a chili cookoff event to benefit ongoing restorations of the old Carnegie Library building on Roy Kidd Ave.

The cookoff will be held at the Depot on Main Restaurant in downtown from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Tickets will be $10 each, and will include a bowl of chili and a drink. A blind taste test will determine the winner.

Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen explained that proceeds from next week’s chili cookoff event will be put towards a match for a special $10,000 grant that has been awarded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

This money will allow for the replacement of the front lower windows in the Carnegie building. Currently, the top windows are in the process of being replaced (see photo).

Another fundraiser for this effort will likely take place sometime this spring.

Sav a Lot, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church partner on recent food drive

Sav a Lot recently donated a $500 gift card to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in connection with a local food drive.

“We are honored to be partnered with Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for this food drive,” said Williamsburg Save a Lot Manager Teddy Anders. “This is currently our third year partnering with them. We would like to thank the community members who donated food bags during our Bags for Brighter Holiday event. We would also like to thank the University of the Cumberland for helping with the bags as well. Without everyone chipping in this wouldn’t be achievable. We sold over 1,000 bags that went out into the community.”

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Aaron Bargo said that the donation is appreciated.

“We would like to thank Save a Lot for this amazing donation. We look forward to putting this donation back out in the community thru our programs that help feed the needy and the children in our community,” Bargo added.

Jim Willie Bowman

Jim Willie Bowman, born in Whitley County, Kentucky, on July 23, 1935, to Clarence Albert Bowman and Laura Ellen Cooper Bowman, departed this life on February 10, 2024 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Laura Bowman; sister, Edna Pearl Lawson; wife of 55 years, JoAnn Rhoden Bowman; daughter, Donna Gail Bowman; granddaughter, Cristy Sue Bryant; grandson, Daniel Ray Bowman.
He is survived by five children, Ethel Sue Lawson (Clarence), Jimmy Ray Bowman (Gracie), Ella Mae Bowman, Bobby Joe Bowman (Sula) and Angela Ann Bowman; 13 grandchildren, Kimberly Charlysa Huskey (Paul), Clarence Pride Lawson (Becky), Clarence Joey Lawson Jr. (Ashley), Joey Lawson, Antonie Lawson, June Cannon (Chuck), Tina Prewitt (Calvin), Brandon Bowman, April Carr, Christy Lee Ibarra (Gabe), Brandon Atha, Steve Lawson (Laura), Dessie Bowman, great-grandchildren, Jeremy Cima (Amber), Michael Prewitt, Alisha Prewitt, Dustin Cannon, Dylan Cannon, Connor Lawson, Cameron Lawson, Bella Lawson and Skylar Carr; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Jim was a member of the Clearfork Baptist Church and had a passion for building and farming.
Funeral service was Wednesday, February 14, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico, TN with Rev. Billy Carpenter and Rev. Bill Woodward officiating.
Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Reynolds, Charles Hale, Paul Huskey, Brandon Atha, Steve Lawson, Jeremy Cima and Brandon Bowman.
The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Billie Jean Glass

Billie Jean Glass, age 92, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington.
Born in Corbin, KY, she was the daughter of the late James Mullins and Beatrice Parrott Mullins.
Billie was very passionate and talented at creating and teaching wool rug hooking. She also loved collecting Indian baskets. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her companion, Richard Featherston; two children, Cherrie Lee Willhoite of The Village, FL, and James H. Turner of Stamping Ground, KY; granddaughter, Seanna Paul-Hus of Wellington, FL; grandsons, James Ryan Turner and Forrest Turner of Lexington, KY; great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Emmalee Teagan, Tiberius, Legion, Gideon, Gabriel Natalie, Chase, and Hunter; and by a numerous other family members and friends.
A graveside service was held at 12 noon on Thursday, February 15, at Rest Haven Cemetery in Corbin, KY, with Rev. Forrest Turner officiating.
Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.

Thelma “Frankie” Sasser

Thelma “Frankie” Sasser, age 84, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly in London, KY.
Frankie had a passion for teaching and community service. She taught for 29 years in the Corbin Independent School District. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Education from Cumberland College and her Master’s and Rank I degrees from Union College.
She loved her family, her church family, and her fellow teachers from the CHS Freshman Wing. She cherished her many fond memories of O.W.L. trips and playing cards on Friday. She was a dedicated member of the Board for the Corbin Public Library and the Ossoli Club of Corbin.
She was preceded in death by her father, Matt Barton; mother, Etta Nantz Derrick; beloved stepfather, J.T. Derrick; brother, Hershel Barton; and brother-in-law, James E. (Bud) Underwood.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Sasser; daughters, Kim Croley (Bob) and Janne Beam; son, Glenn Sasser II (Julie); grandchildren, Rachel Parks (Danielle), Robbie Croley, Alexis Jacobson (Cody), Lily Sasser, and Luke Sasser; great granddaughter, Clara Jacobson; sister, Lois Underwood; brother, Bobby Derrick; and by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 401 N Laurel Ave, Corbin, KY, where her memorial service will follow at 1pm with Rev. Alex Lockridge officiating.
To celebrate Frankie’s love of helping others, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Corbin or the Corbin Community Backpack Program.
Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.

Forcht Group of Kentucky announces new chief marketing and communications director

On Feb. 8, Forcht Group of Kentucky announced the addition of Michael Goins to the leadership team as Chief Marketing and Communications Director, effective Monday, Feb. 5.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with Forcht Group of Kentucky Founder and CEO Terry Forcht, Forcht Group President Debbie Reynolds, and the employees of this Commonwealth-based company,” Goins said. “I look forward to helping to tell the story of the impact of this company, which touches many lives in communities across Kentucky.”

“Michael has a wealth of experience in marketing and communications, and we are happy to have him join our team,” said Debbie Reynolds, president of Forcht Group of Kentucky. “His knowledge of Kentucky and the relationships he has built during his career will be a valuable asset for our companies.”

Goins served for eight years as Communications Director for the Office of State Auditor Mike Harmon, helping to inform Kentuckians about the work of the auditor’s office. He has also served in senior communications positions with the Kentucky House Republican Caucus, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Education Cabinet, and as Deputy Communications Director for former Gov. Ernie Fletcher.

The role is a homecoming for Goins, who served as Director of Public Relations at the company in the late-2000’s.

Prior to moving into communications and marketing roles, Goins worked as a television journalist for WYMT-TV in Hazard and WSAZ-TV in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia. During his time as a journalist, Goins won several awards for broadcast excellence including Best Enterprise/Investigative Story and Best Spot News Story.

Goins is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and resides in Georgetown with his wife and three daughters.

Forcht Group of Kentucky, based in Lexington and Corbin, is comprised of 86 separate companies employing over 2,000 employees in banking and financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, broadcast and print media, and other areas.

Right place, right time: Dr. Bob Tibbs’ journey to the pulpit at First Christian Church of Corbin

The Lord works in mysterious ways. We’ve all probably heard that said at least a handful of times in our lives, but sometimes a situation plays out that makes even the most unwavering of skeptics stop and think, “Could this be true?” Case in point, Dr. Bob Tibbs. (more…)