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Senture named one of Kentucky’s ‘Best Places to Work’

Senture, a business support company with facilities in Williamsburg, London, Annville and Monticello, was named one of the best places to work in Kentucky. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management chose Senture from among businesses...

Whitley Constable: Jeep occupants claiming to work for Cumberland Valley Electric, actually do

A green Jeep reportedly seen throughout the area whose occupants claim to be checking power poles for Cumberland Valley Electric, are doing just that. Whitley County Constable Ron “Bubba” Bowling said numerous residents have reported the vehicle and the occupants to law...

Corbin Trolley route schedule released

Corbin’s trolley bus is now operating on a fixed schedule. Corbin Downtown Director Andy Salmons said Tuesday that the anticipated route schedule calls for the trolley to operate along the 16-stop route between Trademart Shopping Center and the hotels near Exit 25 between 8 a.m....

Whitley unemployment rate 59th in Kentucky

Unemployment rates fell in 90 Kentucky counties between January 2016 and January 2017, including Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties, but rose in 23 counties and stayed the same in seven counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, which is an agency of...
Posted On 15 Mar 2017

Froyoz, Arena reach agreement for yogurt sales at events

Fans attending the 13th Region basketball tournament at The Arena in Corbin had the option to enjoy some Froyoz frozen yogurt while watching the action on the hardwood. Terry Joe Martin, owner of the franchise located in the Trademart shopping center, said the cool treat would be...

Forcht Bank wins Addy Awards

Forcht Bank won a gold and two silver ADDY® Awards at the AAF 5th District American Advertising Awards held on February 25, 2017 at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington. The awards were: Gold ADDY® – “Bank Happy” :60 online video Silver ADDY® – “Bank Happy” :30 television...

Corbin Planning Commission considers tax incentive for improvement of blighted properties

The Corbin Planning Commission is considering a tax incentive plan that would reward those who make significant improvements to abandoned or blighted properties in the city. The issue was discussed during the commission’s regular monthly meeting last Friday. Board member Terry...

Racing returns to Corbin Motor Speedway this year

The man who brought Saturday night racing back to the Corbin Speedway is doing it again in 2017. Jerry Brock said practice for the upcoming season will begin Saturday with the first racing scheduled for April 1. “We will have practice every Saturday in March,” Brock said. “We...

Multimillion judgment sought in medical malpractice case

A multimillion dollar judgment is being sought in a medical malpractice case currently being tried in Whitley Circuit Court. The trial started on Feb. 13 and attorneys for the guardian of Kali Crusenberry rested their case Monday. Attorneys for Baptist Healthcare System Inc.,...
Posted On 22 Feb 2017