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Cumberland Falls named ‘Best in Kentucky’ finalist

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is once again in the running for one of Kentucky’s best places to visit. The park has been named among the list of finalists for Kentucky Living’s Best in Kentucky Contest, a place the park is certainly no stranger to as it has been featured as...

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!: 2023 May Day Finale

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT May Day Finale: The 2023 May Day ceremonies took place last Friday at the Corbin Arena. This year’s May Day Queen was Reid Elizabeth Bryant. The Tiny Queen was Hampton Dru Farmer (pictured at right being escorted by cousin Hayes Allen Farmer). Above,...

Local UC graduate donates toys to sheriff

When police officers encounter children during the course of their duties, often times those children have been involved in a vehicle accident, a domestic disturbance or some other traumatic situation. Thanks to the efforts of one recent college graduate, police officers at one...

Terry Forcht celebrates 85th birthday with special honor at Wild Health Field in Lexington

There was a lot to celebrate in Lexington on Friday, April 28. Not only was it opening night for the Lexington Counter Clocks, formerly known as the Lexington Legends, but it was also Mr. Terry Forcht’s 85th birthday. Employees, family and friends celebrated along with him at...
Posted On 11 May 2023

Biden approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky, Whitley County

FEMA announced Wednesday that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including in Whitley County, to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides Feb....
Posted On 10 May 2023
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Corbin renovation projects expected to finish this month

Two long-term upgrade and improvement projects in Corbin are expected to be completed by month’s end. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 10 May 2023

Traffic stop leads to search warrant at room in Budget Inn Motel

A trio of Jellico, Tennessee, residents are being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of $50,000 cash bonds after a routine traffic stop involving one of the suspects led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl in a Williamsburg motel room Saturday evening. Read...
Posted On 10 May 2023

Williamsburg City Council approves threshold increase for federal funds

The City of Williamsburg will now be able to use federal funding to more easily and effectively make purchases following a decision by the Williamsburg City Council. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Court of Appeals says Laurel judge ruled in error in annexation case

Laurel Circuit Court Judge Gregory Lay shouldn’t have granted a motion for summary judgment last year when he concluded that the City of Corbin lacked legal standing to bring a lawsuit against the City of London over its attempts to annex property in southern Laurel County,...
Posted On 10 May 2023

Preliminary hearing held for three Pine Knot men charged with murder

A preliminary hearing was held Monday morning for three Pine Knot men accused of killing Roscoe Garland, another Pine Knot man, and burying his body in the woods off a service road in Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...