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Tree trimming operations begin Monday (April 22) on I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a right lane closure due to tree trimming operations will occur on I-75 southbound (mile points 15.0 – 9.0) in Whitley County on the following dates: Monday, April 22, Thursday, April 25, Monday, April 29,...
Posted On 19 Apr 2024
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The Center for Rural Development awards ARC mini-grants to City of Corbin Parks and Recreation Dept.

The Center for Rural Development has awarded $16,480 in grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a Corbin parks project and a leadership development program that serves Laurel, Whitley, and Knox counties. The City of Corbin Parks and Recreatio...
Posted On 27 Mar 2024
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Motivational Magic

Magician Jon Dorenbos was the keynote speaker of this year’s University of the Cumberlands Excellence in Leadership Series sponsored by the Forcht Group of Kentucky. Dorenbos is well known for his performances on the popular television shows America’s Got Talent and America’s Got...
Posted On 27 Mar 2024
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Williamsburg Independent students help fund local teenager’s wish

A group of students from Williamsburg Independent School have been working to help make a local student’s wish come true through a variety of fundraising efforts as part of a partnership with the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. The leader academy is a national high school leadership...

Tree trimming/removal operations begin Wed. (March 27) on KY 2989 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that tree trimming/removal operations will occur on KY 2989 (mile points 1.142 -1.416) in Whitley County beginning Wednesday (March 27). This portion of the roadway will be closed to thru traffic Wednesday (March 27)...
Posted On 26 Mar 2024
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Out and About Kentucky Style: ‘Hillbilly’ Jim Morris

There might not be another man in America more focused and disciplined than Jim Morris. Let me explain. The name may not immediately resonate with you, but for those who followed high school basketball back in the late 60s and early 70s, Jim Morris was a 6-5 prolific record...
Posted On 25 Mar 2024

Intermittent right lane closures will occur Tuesday (March 19) on I-75 northbound in Whitley Co.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 northbound (mile points 14-20) in Whitley County will have intermittent right lane (slow lane) closures on Tuesday (March 19) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to pot-hole repair operations. KYTC...
Posted On 19 Mar 2024

KSP investigating fatal crash in Whitley County

An I-75 crash Wednesday morning near Williamsburg claimed the life of a London man. Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred after 6:41 a.m. at the 15-mile marker southbound, according a KSP release. Through preliminary investigation,...
Posted On 14 Mar 2024

Keavy man facing felony charges after Corbin police chase

Corbin police have charged a Keavy man with felony fleeing or evading police and 10 other offenses in connection with a vehicle pursuit that started late Saturday morning and involved the suspect allegedly waving a gun during the chase, according to an arrest citation and a...
Posted On 06 Mar 2024

Forcht Group of Kentucky announces new chief marketing and communications director

On Feb. 8, Forcht Group of Kentucky announced the addition of Michael Goins to the leadership team as Chief Marketing and Communications Director, effective Monday, Feb. 5. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with Forcht Group of Kentucky Founder and CEO Terry Forcht,...
Posted On 19 Feb 2024
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