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Cross drain operations start Tuesday (May 24) on KY 204 in Whitley Co.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that cross drain operations will take place on KY 204 (mile point 4.980) to the junction of KY 895 (5.637), and the junction of River Road in Whitley County beginning Tuesday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The roadway...
Posted On 23 May 2022
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Princeton Review names UC online Doctor of Education program in top 50 nationally

University of the Cumberlands’ online Doctor of Education program was recently included on an unranked list by the Princeton Review as being one of the top programs in the nation. Cumberlands was one of only two Kentucky schools listed out of the 50 total colleges on the list....
Posted On 23 May 2022

W’burg woman suffers life threatening injuries during machete attack

A Williamsburg woman had to be airlifted early Sunday morning after allegedly being attacked during a domestic dispute with a machete, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. About 4:20 a.m., Williamsburg police responded to a possible domestic dispute at 250 South...
Posted On 22 May 2022

Photo Gallery: Celebrating health care employees at the 148th Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks

  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...
Posted On 22 May 2022
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Kanisha Hughey named HR manager for Williamsburg Firestone plant

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...
Posted On 21 May 2022
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Local unemployment rates see little change from February – March

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...
Posted On 21 May 2022

Woman indicted in murder of London businessman

A woman accused of fatally shooting a London businessman in September 2021 was indicted by a Laurel County grand jury Friday. Victoria T. Strelsky, 49, of London, was named in a three-count indictment for charges that occurred September 24, 2021 when she allegedly killed Bryan...

Corbin leaders hope to build new playground near Engineer Street

The City of Corbin is seeking a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to build a small playground near Engineer Street. During its monthly meeting Monday, the Corbin City Commission ratified Mayor Suzie Razmus’ signature on a warranty deed for property at 402 Engineer Street and...

Corbin Movies in the Park set for Saturday (May 21)

If you are looking for something free to do Saturday night and you are going to be in the downtown Corbin area, then you are in luck. The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission and State Farm Insurance are presenting “Movies in the Park,” which will take place at Sanders Park...
Posted On 20 May 2022

Corbin BOE approves purchase of food truck

The next food truck you see around Corbin very well could belong to Corbin Independent Schools, but it probably won’t be quite what you have in mind. 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...