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W’Burg Ind. football field renovation project set to begin in coming weeks

The process to update Ralph Prewitt/Finley Legion Field at Williamsburg Independent School is officially underway. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Williamsburg BOE adjusts plans for pending football stadium renovation

Plans to upgrade Ralph Prewitt/Finley Legion Field at Williamsburg Independent have been scaled back temporarily, with the full-scale project expected to be done over a two-year period. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

I-75 asphalt and road rehab project starts Wed. (July 26) in Whitley County

If you’re planning to travel on I-75 between Corbin and Williamsburg between now and early October, then you should be prepared for some construction delays. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that shoulder closures will take place on I-75 from mile...
Posted On 25 Jul 2023
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Progress continues in Williamsburg Ind. football field upgrade project

Progress toward getting an athletics upgrade project started at Williamsburg Independent’s football field is continuing to move along. During the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, board members approved a surveyor to inspect the...

Whitley BOE receives good audit report

The Whitley County Board of Education has received a clean bill of financial health Thursday evening during its regular monthly meeting, where board members were presented with an audit report of the district’s 2021-2022 fiscal year. The report, prepared by Marr, Miller and Myers...

Corbin BOE hires district officers to fill in for missing SROs

Corbin Independent Schools hired several new school resource officers last week who were intended to work on a per diem basis, though as of Monday, all are currently on full-time patrol within the district. The hirings came following a special-called Thursday meeting of the...

Kentucky Splash Waterpark kiddy pool structure under construction

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Pool Party: The kiddy pool structure at Kentucky Splash Waterpark is finally under construction after operating all summer without one. The previous structure was taken down earlier this year due to safety concerns and the new one was initially anticipated...

Corbin Independent summer school bus drivers get temporary raise

Bus drivers managing summer routes for the Corbin Independent School District will be receiving extra compensation for the remainder of the season following a decision by the Corbin Board of Education last week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Corbin leaders hope to build new playground near Engineer Street

The City of Corbin is seeking a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to build a small playground near Engineer Street. During its monthly meeting Monday, the Corbin City Commission ratified Mayor Suzie Razmus’ signature on a warranty deed for property at 402 Engineer Street and...

Corbin BOE approves purchase of food truck

The next food truck you see around Corbin very well could belong to Corbin Independent Schools, but it probably won’t be quite what you have in mind. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...
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