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Dizney remembered as guardian of Corbin history

Allen Dizney was almost obsessive about his collection of old photographs, newspaper clippings, directories and other items of historical significance about the city of Corbin. Dizney — a business owner, WWII veteran and local historian, died Sunday at the age of 90. Dizney’s...

Local resident celebrates 104th Birthday

      Bessie Harp Steele Williams will celebrate her 104th birthday on Tuesday Feb. 23. She contributes her longevity to loving God, eating chocolate kisses and drinking Dr. Pepper. Bessie is the mother of Eddie Steele, and wife Wanda. She is a resident of...

Bowlin family welcomes new addition

  Koby and Brittany Bowlin welcomed Paxton Grey Bowlin on December 30th at Jellico Community Hospital. Paxton weighed 8 lbs. 4ozs, and measured 21 inches long. He has two brothers Easton and Kolton. His grandparents are Gregg and Stephanie Hughes,  Mike and Ida Bowlin, and...

Sharp to compete in upcoming Miss American Contest

Emily Sharp was crowned Miss Lexington on January 30, 2016. She competed in interview, swim suit, talent, and evening gown competitions. Emily is an 18 year old senior at South Laurel High School. Since she was crowned, she will compete in the Miss Kentucky pageant July 2, 2016....

Obituary Notices for February 16, 2016

Elsie Sue Bolton Elsie Sue Bolton, 63,  passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016   at her home. Funeral services were held Friday, February 12, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.     Reba E. Hollars Reba...

Davis remembered as patient, dedicated servant

Throughout most of his adult life, Charles E. “Chuck” Davis was a public servant holding many titles in law enforcement ranging from detective to police chief to 911 director. “Chuck was a long standing and good public servant for Whitley County. He will be...

Local Silver Star recipient leaves behind family legacy of honor, service

Gary Harris, far left, with his sons Jonathan and Jim Ed. Harris earned his Silver Star for his actions while serving with the U.S. Army in 1969 during the Vietnam War. Before he was a veteran employee at Whayne Supply, or a veteran student at the University of the Cumberlands,...

Obituary Notices for February 12, 2016

Reba E. Hollars Reba E. Hollars, 90, of Jellico, TN passed away Tuesday February 9, 2016 at the Beech Tree Manor Nursing Home in Jellico. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday February 14, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico, TN. Visitation will be from 2 p.m....

Williamsburg native Siler named Leader of the Year for 2016

A federal judge and U.S. Navy veteran has been selected as Leadership Tri-County’s 2016 Leader of the Year. Eugene Siler Jr., a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, said he was notified about a month ago that he was receiving the award. “I...

Obituary Notices for February 9, 2016

  Alfred Davidson Alfred Davidson, 83, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away Monday February 8, 2016 at his home. The visitation will be held 10 a.m. Thursday until the funeral hour at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Campbellsville, Ky. The funeral will be at 12 Noon Thursday,...