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Corbin Pinball Museum expanding, moving into old Gibson’s Music location

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

Setting the tone: Goff, Hughey leading W’burg Firestone plant into an exciting new era

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...

McDonalds awards MAC grant to local school

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...

AT&T President to speak at November Chamber luncheon

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.

Jones Plastic recognizes longtime employees with special luncheon

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.

Blooming Business: Greg Prewitt reflects on 20 years as owner of Williamsburg Flower Shop

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 drop in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties

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...
Posted On 03 Sep 2022

Local May unemployment rates increase slightly since April

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...
Posted On 02 Jul 2022

Baptist Health Corbin among nation’s top hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients

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...
Posted On 27 Jun 2022
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Forcht Bank unveils new banking office concept

(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...
Posted On 25 Jun 2022
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