Those who have been wondering what will take the place of the old Gibson’s Music location in downtown Corbin now have their answer.

In March, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has been celebrating International Women’s Month by spotlighting several female business leaders in the local community. Among those business leaders was Wendy Goff, who for the past three years has guided the Williamsburg...

McDonald’s restaurants across Kentucky are supporting classroom activities by presenting a series of MAC Grants this fall. Each $500 MAC (Make Activities Count) Grant is designed to help local teachers and staff fund new and exciting projects designed to engage their students in...

Carlos E. Sanchez will be the guest presenter at the next Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce member luncheon, taking place Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Corbin Center.

Last week, longtime employees of Jones Plastic and Engineering in Williamsburg were recognized for their many years of service during a special luncheon at the plant.

Flowers make everything special. That is the slogan for Greg Prewitt and his wife, Terri, owners of Williamsburg Flower Shop, one of downtown Williamsburg’s oldest and most beloved businesses. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Unemployment rates decreased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between June 2022 and July 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley County’s...

Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between April 2022 and May 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley County’s...

Baptist Heath Corbin has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. Baptist Health Corbin is one of only 240 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Baptist Health Corbin’s...

(Lexington, KY) On May 27, Terry Forcht and the leadership team at Forcht Bank held an official ribbon cutting for the new Forcht Bank office in downtown Lexington at 390 West Main Street. The 1200-square foot office, which is located across from Rupp Arena, offers access to...

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the sponsor and guest speaker for their next chamber luncheon, being held Tuesday, June 14, at The Corbin Center. Forcht Bank will serve as sponsor for the luncheon, and the special guest will be Dennis Ritchie, Senior...

Unemployment rates decreased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between March 2022 and April 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley County’s...

A multi-million-dollar comprehensive medical facility is in the works in Williamsburg following the purchase of a portion of the Cumberland Regional Mall by Dayspring Health, Inc. According to a warranty deed filed with the Whitley County Clerk’s Office, Dayspring purchased the...

Baptist Health Corbin (BHC) volunteers were recently recognized receiving the Helping Accomplish Noteworthy Duties Successfully (HANDS) Award at the 93rd Annual Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Convention in Louisville on May 19. The KHA presents the HANDS awards to hospital...

  The Forcht Group of Kentucky showed its appreciation to health care workers by inviting several to attend the 148th Annual Kentucky Oaks and 148th Annual Kentucky Derby, which were held on May 6-7 at Churchill Downs. The group got to see Secret Oath win the Kentucky Oaks...

A Williamsburg native has been promoted to Plant HR Manager at the Firestone Industrial Products (FSIP) manufacturing facility in Williamsburg. Kanisha Hughey, who had been HR Section Leader, took over the new position effective immediately, Firestone wrote in a release. As the...

Unemployment rates stayed largely the same in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between February 2022 and March 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County...

A ribbon cutting was held recently at Folktale Coffee and Bakehouse by the Downtown Corbin program. Though the business had been open and operating for several weeks, an official ribbon-cutting had not yet taken place.

Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health Richmond have earned the top rating of “A” for hospital safety for spring 2022 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit healthcare ratings organization. The national distinction recognizes achievements in...

If you are a teenager or adult, who wants to help give back to their community or who needs to log some volunteer hours for school, then you may want to keep reading as Baptist Health Corbin is looking for volunteers. “As you take on your new role as a volunteer, you will soon...