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Centennial celebration, part two, of Central Baptist Church will take place on Saturday, April 30th

Last year, as a member of a committee at Central Baptist Church to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church, we started meeting early in the year and set the date for the celebration in October. Covid was a problem then but the vaccines were out and we thought by October we...
Posted On 05 Apr 2022

Whitley County High School crowns 2022 Basketball Homecoming Queen

(Photos by Scott Powell) Meghan Steely, senior, was crowned the 2022 Basketball Homecoming Queen at the Whitley County Colonels vs. Leslie County basketball game Monday evening. Steely was escorted by Nathaniel Griffin, a member of the JROTC. The Colonels won the match up 66-40.

Mr. and Miss Basketball crowned at Corbin game Monday evening

Jonathon Jackson and Kaila Stidham were crowned 2022 Mr. and Miss Basketball during halftime of the Corbin vs. Jackson County boy’s basketball game Monday evening.  Jackson is the son of Shawn and Lindsay Jackson. He escorted Sydney Blakenship during the homecoming events. ...

Williamsburg 2021 Basketball Homecoming Queen announced

Mikkah Siler, a senior basketball player, was announced as the 2021 Williamsburg Basketball Homecoming Queen on March 2. The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets defeated the Pineville Mountain Lions 84-78.

2021 Homecoming royalty announced at Whitley Co. High

Katy Powers, senior, was crowned the 2021 Basketball Homecoming Queen at the Whitley County Colonels vs. Williamsburg basketball game last Saturday. Powers is the daughter of Tracy and Travis Powers. She was escorted by her brother, Kaden Powers. Whitley County won the game...

U of C Homecoming celebrations are planned for Friday, Saturday

University of the Cumberlands’ homecoming celebrations are just around the corner! On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, it’ll be all about peace, love, and University of the Cumberlands. Activities for all ages will be provided. All Cumberlands alumni are welcome to enjoy the...
Posted On 24 Oct 2019

Cumberlands honors alumni at recent homecoming luncheon

University of the Cumberlands (UC) recently held its 2017 Homecoming Alumni Luncheon, during which alumni, faculty, and staff were invited to reconnect, enjoy a buffet lunch, and honor esteemed faculty and alumni. Those honored included: Dr. Chin Tan and Dr. Lisa Lyford, this...