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Cumberlands keeps tuition, room and board flat for 2020/21

The University of the Cumberlands has announced that in-seat undergraduate tuition and room and board will remain the same for the upcoming academic year. The announcement comes as the University continues working to make a quality education accessible for students from all...
Posted On 30 May 2020
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Whitley County Sheriff releases April activity report

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department had a busy month of April. During the month of April, sheriff’s deputies answered 1,328 criminal complaints and responded to 34 motor vehicle collisions. The sheriff’s department also investigated 39 new criminal cases, and made 35 criminal...
Posted On 30 May 2020

Two Whitley County school board races will be competitive this fall

Those, who want to serve on a local school board, have a little less than one week to file to run for office, and there will be at least two contested races this November. June 2 at 4 p.m. is the filing deadline for candidates wishing to run for the Corbin Independent Board of...
Posted On 30 May 2020

Local beekeepers corral swarm outside Corbin Elementary School

Thursday afternoon of last week, a call was made to local beekeepers Chance and Kayla Hendrickson after a swarm of honey bees were spotted on a park bench outside of Corbin Elementary School. “This time of year, at the end of spring/beginning of summer, a honey bee hive will...
Posted On 30 May 2020
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Thursday evening crash scratches and dents appliances in Hamlin & Kersey scratch and dent store area

The Hamlin & Kersey scratch and dent appliance area is ordinarily a place where one would expect to see scratched and dented appliances, but Thursday evening “scratch and dent” took on a whole new meaning when a vehicle drove through that area of the Corbin store,...
Posted On 29 May 2020

Update: CSX to repair railroad crossing at KY 26 in Whitley County starting Sunday

CSX Corporation has advised that the railroad crossing at KY 26 (mile point 5.461) in Whitley County will be closed beginning Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. and is expected to re-open on Tuesday, June 2, at 8 a.m. Motorists may experience delays. This message is provided as a courtesy...
Posted On 29 May 2020
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Beware of scams promising easy money

With COVID–19 putting a financial pinch on so many people, there is a temptation to search the internet for extra ways to earn money. One Whitley County resident said Tuesday that he thought he had found one way involving advertising for Dr. Pepper soft drinks. However, it could...

Knox-Whitley Humane Association reopens to public

The Knox-Whitley Humane Association is once again open to the public for those seeking to adopt a shelter pet. Officials announced last week that that shelter, which serves Knox, Whitley and Clay counties, would return to its normal operating hours. Hours for tours and adoptions...

Corbin, Whitley County libraries begin curbside pickup of materials

The Corbin and Whitley County Public libraries have not yet reopened their buildings to the public, but their books and other materials are now available. Officials at each library announced last week that patrons may call and request materials which may be picked up curbside....

Corbin man charged with strangulation

A Corbin man was arrested at a residence on Braxton Lane in Lily Monday for allegedly choking a woman and damaging the home. Everett Conner III, 37, is charged with second-degree strangulation, fourth–degree assault, second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree disorderly...