Summer Mills

Hello, Tri- County! ​ My name is Summer Mills, and I cannot believe I get to join The News Journal as a digital content producer and news reporter. I grew up in Knox County on the Clay/ Knox line. Eventually, I moved to Whitley County to further my education at the University of the Cumberlands. I spent four years earning my Bachelor of Science in communication arts- journalism and Bachelor of Science in English- literary studies. During my time at UC, I enjoyed being involved in tutoring and joining the Student Government Association (SGA), Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honor Society), and The Patriot (the campus newspaper). Through these organizations, I met many...