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Farm Field Day event held at Whitley Co. Fairgrounds

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT       Dozens flocked to the Whitley County Fairgrounds last Friday for this year’s Farm Field Day, where there were a variety of vendors and activities. Local first responders also worked with Whitley County FFA and Williamsburg Independent...

Whitley Co. Health Dept. unveils ‘leave behind’ kit program to combat overdoses

What can first responders do when they are called to the scene of a suspected overdose, but the person refuses to go to the hospital? A local health department thinks it may have found an answer to that question.

Letter: Cash Express CEO reflects on 9/11; praises first responders

To the Editor: On some anniversaries we celebrate. On others we reflect. The 18th Anniversary of the attack on America and New York’s World Trade Center is one of the times for reflection. There is-truly nothing to celebrate in the extraordinary tragedy of 9/11. As much as I...
Posted On 23 Aug 2019
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Area first responders receive a meal of appreciation served by Cattlemen’s Association

Most people try to escape or hide from dangerous or sometimes deadly situations. Not so with the nation’s first responders. The first responders are the ones who run toward danger and trouble, many times placing their lives on the line to defend, protect, and/or rescue victims of...

First responders recognized Monday in Corbin

Various events were held on 911 to honor local first responders. Corbin Police and firefighters were among those that came to NIBROC Park Monday afternoon to remember the approximately 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Among those killed were 343...
Posted On 13 Sep 2017

UC English honor society recognizes first responders, military at ceremony

Over 100 people turned out Friday evening at the University of the Cumberlands for a ceremony to honor local veterans and first responders. The University of the Cumberlands’ English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta, organized the ceremony entitled “1,000 Lights, 1 Purpose: A...
Posted On 13 Sep 2017