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The Whitley County Fine Arts Extension Office is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest to help community members get into the autumn season. “This is our 4th annual ‘Pumpkin and Decorating Contest.’ We are excited to offer this opportunity to the community. We will be set up...

A Whitley County grand jury has cleared Corbin Police Corporal Steve Meadors of any wrongdoing in the February fatal shooting incident. The grand jury returned, “no true bill” in the case, meaning it found insufficient evidence to return an indictment. Kentucky State Police were...

Corbin has a new healthcare provider. Jaynes Family Practice cut the ribbon Oct. 8 to officially open full time as a comprehensive medical practice. The practice, which was opened by Leslie Jaynes, APRN, provides wellness care, women’s health, men’s health, children’s health,...

Corbin is decorated for fall thanks to the help of a local restaurant. Jason Mathews, Shea Hensley and the staff at Seasons Restaurant in downtown Corbin helped decorate the city prior to Octoberfest, which took place on Saturday. “We are so grateful for the selfless giving...

Approximately 5,000 people attended Octoberfest in downtown Corbin on Saturday, said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen.  It featured vendors, a cornhole tournament and tractor rides. “This year’s Octoberfest was a smashing success,” said  Monhollen.

  Tidalwave Road (above) invited an audience member up to the stage to perform with the group. The group performed Saturday afternoon along with Sunset Canyon, The Moron Brothers, and Larry Sparks.

Students at Williamsburg City School received a warm welcome Friday morning as they were greeted by the University of the Cumberlands Women’s Basketball Team upon arrival at the school. One reason the team chose to visit the school was because University of the Cumberlan...

Almost 1,400 participants have registered for the two-day SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) Summit in Corbin this week. SOAR was started by former Gov. Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers to champion local projects, programs, and advocacy for the 54 ARC (Appalachian...

This week’s 28th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree will once again be the largest Jeep Jamboree in the United States and the world, according to acting Williamsburg Tourism Director Alvin Sharpe. About 275 Jeeps, including guides, and about 522 people are registered...

The University of the Cumberlands is planning a big homecoming celebration this year, including free carnival rides, and Williamsburg is planning to help with the celebration. During its regular monthly meeting Monday, the Williamsburg City Council approved a proclamation making...