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Local guidance counselors named to state advisory council

Fatemia Fuson with the Whitley County School District and Suzanne Gibbs with the Corbin Independent School District have been named as new members of the 2023-2024 School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC), along with 25 of their colleagues, the Kentucky Department of Education...
Posted On 30 Jul 2023
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In high demand: Magistrate Raleigh Meadors on the growth taking place in Whitley County’s District 4

In Whitley County’s District 4, Magistrate Raleigh Meadors says that it’s been all about growth and expansion in recent years.

2023 Whitley County Fair winners

FOOD AND FOOD PRESERVATION Plate of 5 Muffins 1st Place – Cameron Wilson/Carson Wilson 1 JAR TOMATOES-WHOLE, QUARTERED OR CRUSHED 1st Place – Alice Fae Weiland 2nd Place – Jim Moss 1 JAR TOMATO JUICE 1st Place – Alice Fae Weiland 2nd Place – Emily Meadors 1 JAR GREEN BEANS 1st...
Posted On 29 Jul 2023
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Singer/songwriter contest being held during NIBROC

A singer/songwriter contest will be among the many offerings at this year’s NIBROC Festival in downtown Corbin. A $1,000 cash prize will be awarded at the conclusion of the contest, which is scheduled to be held at the Tomahawks Axe Club on Aug. 10-12. Second and third place...
Posted On 28 Jul 2023
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The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland Run open for business in Corbin

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland Run off the bypass in Corbin held a soft opening Wednesday, which was attended by several local dignitaries. It is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – midnight. The facility features 50 historical wagering machines, food and drinks. The...
Posted On 27 Jul 2023

11 people indicted by information in Whitley County

A total of 11 people were recently indicted by information in Whitley Circuit Court on charges ranging from drug possession to assault of a Whitley County Detention Center staff member. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 27 Jul 2023

Whitley County Superintendent John Siler gets high marks on evaluation

Whitley County Superintendent John Siler got the equivalent of straight A’s on his report card when the Whitley County Board of Education conducted its annual superintendent’s evaluation during the July monthly meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 27 Jul 2023

Final Country Meets City of season rocks downtown Williamsburg Friday night

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  Williamsburg’s final Country Meets City concert was held last Friday night, featuring the band Triple Shot. Attendees were treated to the band’s renditions of a variety of popular classic and modern hits. Chelsea’s Creations was also on-hand to provide...

Tabetha Housekeeper discusses her goals as new superintendent of Williamsburg Ind. Schools

Tabetha Housekeeper may have been selected as Williamsburg Independent School’s next superintendent just under a week ago, but she’s already planning big things for both the school and the community. Housekeeper was announced as the district’s superintendent during the...

If fiscal court approves, magisterial districts could see a slight boundary shift

Whitley County’s magisterial districts are expected to see some changes if a new map that slightly alters the boundary lines is approved by the Whitley County Fiscal Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...