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Kentucky Downs GM talks opening of Mint Gaming Hall

With the signage going up on the side of the brand new Mint Gaming Hall off of Exit 11 in Williamsburg, the question on everyone’s mind lately has understandably been, “When is it opening?” Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Progress and changes in Williamsburg among topics at Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White, Jr. discussed movement and the excitement it brings to the community Tuesday at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Gov. Beshear, other Kentucky leaders urge lawmakers to pass sports betting bill

With support from educators, top business leaders, law enforcement and retirees, Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday called on lawmakers to pass sports betting legislation to stop Kentucky dollars from flowing to neighboring states and use those funds for needs in Kentucky. “We have a...
Posted On 07 Feb 2020
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Dr. Aaron House to speak at Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday

Local surgeon Dr. Aaron House will be the featured speaker next Tuesday, May 14, at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon. Dr. House practices at with Baptist Health in both Corbin and Lexington. He specializes in General Surgery. A graduate of...

Chamber of Commerce plans candidate forums

Local residents will have the chance to find out a little bit more about some of the candidates for local office during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Candidates Forum, which is scheduled for next Tuesday in Williamsburg. The forum will take place during the...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

Chambers oppose Corbin’s stacked payroll tax

The city of Corbin voted earlier this month to “stack” an additional one percent tax on the gross wages of workers in the Knox County portion of the city, but the move has drawn opposition from two of the area’s largest business advocacy groups. The Southern Kentucky Chamber of...

Over $1 million already spent on Falls renovation

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon last Tuesday at the Cumberland Inn in Williamsburg with featured speaker, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Manager Roy Johnson. Johnson spoke on the recent visit from Governor Matt Bevin and h...