The late W.C. Fields was famous for many witty quotes, one of the most famous being, “If it’s all the same to you, I’d rather be in Philadelphia.”

Mark and Karen Soles of Corbin, Ky., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirby Brianne Soles, to Corey Tyree Sewell, son of Russell  and Tammy Sewell, also of Corbin, Ky. The wedding is planned for January, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Corbin, Ky.

I admit it. I’m reluctant to turn loose of the old customs as regards Thanksgiving and Christmas. But my idea of what is tradition only extends as far back as my memory takes me. I’m talking about what was considered a proper Thanksgiving spread prepared by my...

Since many of us think about memory loss more and more as we get older, I was glad to read that experts disagree on whether short-term memory declines with age in healthy individuals. They go on to say that it is not loss of memory as much as a problem of distraction. ...

In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mitchell and Mary Perkins, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of friends and family at a reception on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at Mountain Ash Baptist Church.

Four years from now, Williamsburg’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3167 Commander Alvey Gregory will be the man over all VFW posts in Kentucky.

In these modern times we hear many political pundits, social experts and yay, disgruntled people telling us how to get back to the “good ‘ole days.” I don’t  know which of the “good ‘ole days” they’re referring to. 

Phil and JoAnne Gregory will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 13.

Corbin School Teacher Doris Moore, Knox County Attorney Charley Greene Dixon Jr. and Kevin Smith of Laurel County were among the eight finalists for the KCEOC “Helpful Hands, Hopeful Hearts” Volunteer of the Year Award who were recognized for their efforts...