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Job posting for new tourism director will remain open through April 12

Last week, it was reported that Maggy Monhollen would be stepping down from her position as executive director of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission in order to accept the new role as the newest manager of the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. The hunt is now on for a...

Breaking: Maggy Monhollen announces resignation as executive director of Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission

It is the end of an era in the City of Corbin as longtime Director of Tourism, Maggy Monhollen, has announced her resignation after accepting the job as the newest manager of the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

Appalachian Triangle promotional video features Pinball Museum of Corbin, Sanders Cafe and Museum

With its abundant natural scenery, rugged outdoor recreation, and charming towns rich with culture and history, the Southeastern region of Kentucky abounds with one-of-a-kind experiences – and it’s soon hoping to see a boost in tourism thanks to a new marketing initiative that...
Posted On 14 Mar 2024

Murder and Merriment presenting interactive murder mystery party at Cumberland Falls

Do you enjoy diving into a good murder mystery? If so, then you will definitely want to mark Feb. 9-10 on your calendar, and make plans to celebrate Valentine’s season by attending an interactive murder mystery event called “A Fragile Heart” at the Cumberland Falls State Resort...

Thankful for second chances: Local woman credits young nephew for saving her from drug addiction

Toddler helps police find wanted Whitley County woman. That was a headline that appeared in the March 1, 2023 edition of the News Journal.  Now, nearly nine months later, that same Whitley County woman is thanking her nephew for his honesty and bravery. She says that without it,...

Three others have survived trips over Cumberland Falls in recent years

A kayaker, who went over Cumberland Falls Friday evening, has lived to tell about it, but he isn’t alone. 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
Posted On 26 Jul 2023

Kayaker survives going over Cumberland Falls

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that a kayaker went over Cumberland Falls Friday and lived to tell about it. The sheriff’s department left the scene about 11 p.m. Friday after deploying at the Falls in a support capacity for the Kentucky State Park Rangers....
Posted On 22 Jul 2023

Cumberland Falls Cleanup draws over 200 volunteers

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The annual Eastern Kentucky Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment (PRIDE) Spring Cleanup was held Saturday at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Organizers said that more than 200 people registered to volunteer for the cleanup, which saw...

Update: Body pulled from Cumberland River confirmed to be missing Whitley County woman

A Golden Alert D, which was issued in Whitley County last week, ended in tragedy Saturday. 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

Woman goes over Cumberland Falls, survives without major injuries

Whitley County emergency officials say a woman not only went over Cumberland Falls Wednesday afternoon, but she actually survived without suffering any major injuries. Photo submitted Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 08 Sep 2022