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Whitley, Bell counties report COVID–19 related deaths Tuesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced the county’s 20th COVID–19 related death on Tuesday. Not details were released concerning the individual. Whitley County’s most recent death, prior to this, occurred on Dec. 7. Officials reported 45 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday,...

Laurel, Whitley, Bell, Knox counties report total of 258 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Monday

The Laurel County Health Department has announced that 112 new COVID-19 cases have been reported between Saturday and Monday. On Monday, 53 new cases were reported, 24 new cases Sunday, and 35 new cases Saturday. This brings the county’s total to 3,410. There are currently 1,462...
Posted On 21 Dec 2020

Corbin Independent Schools offer new way to get high school diploma

Corbin Independent Schools is offering a new way for students and adults to get their high school diploma. “[The Corbin] Re-engagement Center is designed to be a flexible and personalized learning place that is open to bring students back and get them on the right path,” said...

Whitley, Laurel, Knox and Bell counties report a combined 121 additional COVID-19 cases Friday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 11 additional COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the county’s total to 2,013. There are currently 343 active cases, of which eight are hospitalized. A total of 1,651 people have been released from isolation. Whitley County has had 19...
Posted On 18 Dec 2020

Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell counties combine for 126 total new COVID-19 cases Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 35 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 2,002. There are currently 380 active cases, of which eight are hospitalized. A total of 1,603 people have been released from isolation. Whitley County has had 19...
Posted On 17 Dec 2020

Bell County reports its second COVID-19 fatality in three days Wednesday

The Bell County Health Department reported its second COVID-19 related death this week on Wednesday afternoon. It was the 30th related COVID-19 death in Bell County. The Bell County Health Department reported the county’s 29th COVID-19 related death Monday. The fatalities have...
Posted On 16 Dec 2020

Local basketball teams begin practice for opening of season on Jan. 4/5

High school basketball fans across the commonwealth will have two more weeks of game action this season. 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

Bell County reports its 29th COVID-19 related fatality Monday

The Bell County Health Department reported the county’s 29th COVID-19 related death Monday. The Bell County Health Department reported its 28th COVID-related death on Dec. 8. The fatalities have ranged in age from 56-97. The Bell County Health Department announced 13 new...
Posted On 14 Dec 2020

October unemployment rates climb in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties

Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Bell and McCreary counties between September 2020 and October 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County’s...
Posted On 14 Dec 2020

Laurel County reports one new COVID-19 death Thursday

The Laurel County Health Department reported its 14th confirmed COVID-19 death on Thursday. “Unfortunately, we have had an additional COVID-19 death. We ask you to please remember the family and friends of the 56-year-old,” the Laurel County Health Department wrote in a release....
Posted On 10 Dec 2020