Alison Leigh Baker and Paul Sean Haney were united in marriage on July 4, 2009 at seven in the evening. 

Melissa Stokes, daughter Donna Stokes of Friendsville, Tenn. and Bruce Stokes of Corbin, Ky., is engaged to marry Mickey Bradam, son of Tommy and Carol Bradam, of Maryville, Tenn.

Ken and Barbara Reed of Williamsburg along with Bill and Arlene Sommerville of Owensboro, Ky. and Kevin Thoele of Arnold, Mo. are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Ryan Scott Reed and Jenifer Lynn Thoele.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richardson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with over 100 guests at a surprise gathering given by their children. 

 Bob and Carolyn Underwood will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday Jan. 23, 2010.

Cabin fever is a term for a claustrophobic reaction that takes place when a person or group is isolated and/or shut in, in a small space, with nothing to do, for an extended period. Symptoms include restlessness, irritability, forgetfulness, excessive sleeping, and an urge to...

Officials at University of the Cumberlands have announced that Karl Rove, former adviser to President George W. Bush, will be the speaker for the 2010 Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership event this spring.  

 It’s safe to say that local elected leaders have seldom faced a year like 2009 and the outlook for 2010 is equally challenging. The members of the Whitley County Board of Education have worked to preserve the district’s ability to educate our children in the...

Because January 1 is the first day of the new year, we have drawn a connection between what we do on that day and our fate throughout the rest of the year.

 James Justin Hensley and Amy Lou Pearson were recently married in Gatlinburg Tenn. in November during an outdoor Fall ceremony. 

Wendal Mitchell of Corbin has earned the PRIDE Volunteer of the Month Award for January 2010. Mitchell, a retired educator, was honored for donating his time and expertise to assist with the Corbin Middle School green house.

It’s the last Sunday of the decade, and there are lots of things to be worried about: global warming, the H1N1 flu, the economy, joblessness. But all that is nothing compared to what we were frightened of 10 years ago this very week.

  Melissa Faye Powers and Alec Jacob Day, together with their parents, invite you to share in the celebration of their marriage.

Jill Roaden and Kevin Anderson from Whitley County Schools received their Apple Certified Systems Administrator (ACSA) certificate during a ceremony at the 2009 Dataseam Technical Conference. Mrs. Roaden and Mr. Anderson were among a select group of Kentucky education...

In summer 2010, more students than ever in Southern and Eastern Kentucky will be able to develop critical leadership skills, receive hands-on training in math and science, and prepare to become the region’s next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs.

  By now the tree is trimmed, the presents are wrapped and the anticipation of opening them (and waiting for the credit card bills to arrive) is upon us. With the exception of a few last minute chores, we are ready. Bring it on.