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Kinks still being worked out of new vehicle registration system

The Kentucky County Clerks Association (KCCA) has important information for the public as it continues to work its way through the implementation of the state’s new vehicle registration system known as KAVIS. While county clerks are processing an increasing number of transactions...
Posted On 15 Mar 2024
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KSP investigating fatal crash in Whitley County

An I-75 crash Wednesday morning near Williamsburg claimed the life of a London man. Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred after 6:41 a.m. at the 15-mile marker southbound, according a KSP release. Through preliminary investigation,...
Posted On 14 Mar 2024

UPDATE: Man arrested by KSP for child sexual exploitation identified in arrest citation as local teacher, coach

A Whitley County man arrested for child exploitation offenses has been identified through a Kentucky State Police arrest citation as being employed as a teacher and coach with the Whitley County school system when the offenses occurred.
Posted On 14 Mar 2024
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Appalachian Triangle promotional video features Pinball Museum of Corbin, Sanders Cafe and Museum

With its abundant natural scenery, rugged outdoor recreation, and charming towns rich with culture and history, the Southeastern region of Kentucky abounds with one-of-a-kind experiences – and it’s soon hoping to see a boost in tourism thanks to a new marketing initiative that...
Posted On 14 Mar 2024

Forcht Bank presents ‘Roll for the Dough’ at regional tournaments

Putting for a pay day: During halftime of each game of the 2024 boys and girls 13th Region championship tournaments, Forcht Bank presented “Roll for the Dough,” which gave lucky contestants from each participating school district a chance to win cash by putting a ball through a...
Posted On 14 Mar 2024

Raising Colon Cancer Awareness…

Baptist Health Corbin partnered with Kentucky Cancer Program, Kentucky Cancer Link and Cinema Social for  Movie Night: Education on Colon Cancer Prevention last Thursday. The hospital had an inflatable colon set up in the lobby of theater before Dr. Jahan Miremami delivered a...
Posted On 14 Mar 2024

Director of benefits for KY Chamber of Commerce speaks at Tuesday luncheon

Being a member of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce or any chamber of commerce has a number of benefits. “There is nothing like the connections and the networking and the relationships that you will build through your chamber, your local...
Posted On 13 Mar 2024

Fire destory’s Woodbine home last Thursday, GoFundMe started for family

A fire destroyed a Woodbine family’s home last week in what investigators believe may have been arson, and an online fundraiser has since been launched in an attempt to provide the family with some relief. The fire broke out sometime last Thursday morning, according to Woodbine...

W’Burg City Council declines to hear tax ordinance Monday due to proposed legislation

An ordinance renewing a longstanding occupational tax agreement between the Whitley County Fiscal Court and the cities of Williamsburg and Corbin was put on the backburner Monday, as members of the Williamsburg City Council discussed a proposed bill in the Kentucky House of...

Wilson hoping to see several bills passed during final weeks of legislative session

With one month remaining in the 2024 regular session, 82nd District Rep. Nick Wilson is hopeful that several specific bills will end up finding their way to the desk of Gov. Andy Beshear. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...