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Cumberlands announces Spring 2024 President’s List

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at...
Posted On 09 Jul 2024
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University of Kentucky announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. A total of 8,580 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher...
Posted On 08 Jul 2024
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Housing Insecurity: Executive directors discuss ways that housing authorities can better serve the local community

At any given time, approximately 400 housing units are occupied between the Corbin and Williamsburg Housing Authorities. While many of these tenants may be individuals, many are also families, meaning the actual number of people residing in public housing is much greater. Not...

4-H youth sewing club provides travel pillows to BHC patients

In its first year of existence, the Whitley County 4-H youth sewing club is already finding ways to make a positive difference in the community. Last week, club members made a special visit to Baptist Health Corbin (BHC) to donate travel pillows, each with a handmade cover, to...

Unemployment rates increase in Whitley, Laurel and Knox counties

Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between April 2024 and May 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley County’s unemployment...
Posted On 06 Jul 2024

W’burg student-athlete recognized by National Society of HS Scholars

A Williamsburg High School student-athlete is being honored by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for superior academic achievement. The NSHSS has announced that soon-to-be junior HayLee Baird has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization....
Posted On 06 Jul 2024
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On Point Barbering Academy ribbon cutting

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was on hand Monday afternoon for a ribbon cutting at the new On Point Barbering Academy, which is located in South Park Center in Corbin.
Posted On 05 Jul 2024

1818 Law Firm ribbon cutting

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce lent a hand and a big pair of scissors last Thursday afternoon as attorney Ryan Lawson cut the ribbon at the new 1818 Law Firm, which is located at 217 Main Street in Williamsburg.    
Posted On 05 Jul 2024
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US25E lane reductions in Laurel County begin Monday (July 8)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that US25E in Laurel County, between traffic signal No. 2, located at the northbound I-75 off-ramp, and extending to traffic signal No. 5, located at Lowe’s, will be reduced to two-way, single-lane traffic on the northbound...
Posted On 05 Jul 2024

London crash kills Corbin woman

The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday afternoon for a Corbin woman killed during a three-vehicle June 30 collision in London. The accident happened about 2 p.m. on KY-192 near Community Trust Bank, and involved a Ford pickup truck, a Nissan minivan and a GMC Acadia....
Posted On 05 Jul 2024