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Whitley County High School FFA students win multiple awards at Kentucky state competition

The Whitley County High School (WCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, recently took home several awards during state competition finishing in first place, second place and third place in various competitions. The WCHS FFA Agriculture Mechanics Team won first place for...
Posted On 08 Oct 2020

Corbin’s Octoberfest to be held Saturday

Downtown Corbin’s revised Octoberfest is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday. Downtown/Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel, who had initially expected about 40 vendors, said 70 vendors have signed up to participate. “It is the simple fact that the vendors haven’t had any events...

Whitley, Laurel and Bell counties all report new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Whitley, Laurel and Bell counties all reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday. The Whitley County Health Department reported its fourth COVID-19 fatality Wednesday. Whitley County’s first COVID-19 death happened on July 21, the second happened on Aug. 20, and the third happened on...
Posted On 07 Oct 2020

Oct. 9 W’burg blood drive planned; Oct. 13 Corbin blood drive planned

Local residents will have the opportunity to donate blood during blood drives planned for this week in Williamsburg and for next week in Corbin. A blood drive will take place on Friday, Oct. 9, from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, which is...
Posted On 07 Oct 2020

Attorney for doctor charged with fleeing police responds to charges

The attorney for the Corbin doctor, who is charged with being under the influence when he led police on a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of 140 mph Sunday night, said his client is maintaining his innocence in the case. B.J. Foley is representing Dr. Keith A. Clifton, 64,...

Number of new COVID-19 cases dip significantly in Whitley County Tuesday, but county still in the red

Following several days of double-digit reports, officials at the Whitley County Health Department reported seven new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday. That brings the total number of cases in Whitley County to 551. There are currently 181 active cases, with five people hospitalized, and...

North Corbin man charged with rape of eight-year-old

A north Corbin man was arrest Tuesday afternoon in connection with the rape of a young child. 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

Registered sex offender from W’burg arrested at Barbourville campground Sunday morning

A registered sex offender from Williamsburg was arrested by Barbourville Police early Sunday morning after he was allegedly driving around a campground and stopping at campers where children’s toys and bikes were present. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Corbin Board of Education votes to continue virtual instruction until after fall break

The Corbin Board of Education held a special called meeting Tuesday night during which it reconsidered its decision last Thursday to being in-person class this week. Following the initial decision, which would have seen students able to attend class in-person beginning Thursday,...

KSP recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The month of October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time set aside to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for the victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in any community, including many places in Kentucky, and affects people of different...
Posted On 06 Oct 2020