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Work to upgrade the HVAC system at one Whitley County school is moving forward as planned while work to expand the cafeteria at another school has been dealt a brief delay. During a special called meeting Monday, the Whitley County Board of Education approved a bid by Momentum...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has taken the first step in addressing the issues at Exit 15 in Williamsburg by seeking public comment on a proposal to construct roundabouts. Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet A pair of mini roundabouts, like this one in Rowan...

GRAMMY Award winner and eight-time GRAMMY Award nominee Casting Crowns will take the stage at The Corbin Arena on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The show is part of The Healer Tour, and the group will perform alongside We Are Messengers and Jonathan Traylor. Casting Crowns is best...

Corbin Independent Schools is collecting items to help the people of western Kentucky who were hit by a string of tornadoes Friday and into Saturday. Items are being collected at each facility through Wednesday morning. Cash and gift cards may be brought to the central office,...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists there will be a left lane closure on I-75 southbound (mile point 11.5) on Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon due to shoulder work operations. Motorists are advised to use caution during this period and be aware of signage,...

Whitley County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 102nd Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2021. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet the company’s profitability requirements and...

A 26-foot U-Haul rented by Leslie County Judge-Executive Williams Lewis was loaded with toys that will benefit six schools in Leslie County on Dec. 2. The South Central Kentucky Toys for Tots campaign does not currently serve Leslie County. Because of the generosity of...

A pedestrian is dead following a single vehicle accident in southern Laurel County early Sunday morning. Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling pronounced the pedestrian, Chadwick Smith, 32, of War Branch, dead at the scene, according a Laurel County Sheriff’s Department release. The...

  The Whitley Central Intermediate Cheer Squad brought home first place in the elementary school competition division at The Christmas Crown Cheer and Dance Competition at the Corbin Arena, which is part of The Crown Cheer and Dance Championship Series, on Dec. 4. Head...

After four years leading the Corbin Public Library, Director Donna Chadwell will be leaving at the end of December. Chadwell was hired in December 2017. At the time, she worked for a local accounting firm and was keeping the library’s books. Chadwell said that she is resigning to...