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It appears damage from Sunday and Monday storms in Whitley County likely came from straight line winds that got up to about 90 mph, and followed a similar path as the April 2 storm primarily going through north eastern Whitley County, said Whitley County Emergency Management Director Jerry Rains. Rains said that according to National Weather Service radar, the storm appeared to have started at Cumberland Falls in Whitley County, then went up through Dog Slaughter and Frankfort School Road, across Tidal Wave Road and into Woodbine before going along US25E towards Gray. Rains said Cumberland Falls State Park had trees down, but that only one tree fell on a vehicle...

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Seniors from Williamsburg Independent School held a parade through town on Saturday to celebrate their pending graduation. The students packed their and their classmates vehicles, adorned them with decorations and drove from Kentucky Splash Waterpark through downtown Williamsburg and back. A police escort was provided for the parade. Senior parades became popular during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but have mostly went away. School officials said that it was something that this year’s senior class really wanted to participate in.

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Each year, Williamsburg Independent School holds a grad walk through the halls of the school to celebrate kindergartners and seniors, the two groups of students who have an annual graduation ceremony. The kindergartners pair with a senior student for the walk, where the halls are lined with the rest of the student body clapping and cheering on the graduates. This year’s grad walk was held Friday at noon.

If you are a doctor, who is licensed to practice anywhere in Kentucky, do you have the right to operate a medical clinic out of your home even if that home is located in an area zoned for residential use? It’s a question that the Corbin City Commission was asked to address during its monthly meeting Monday by Dr. Christopher Stokes, who is operating Kentucky Family Medicine LLC out of his 706 Maynor Street residence, and his attorney, W. Henry Graddy IV out of Versailles. If the issue can’t be resolved through the city commission, then the city will probably be facing a lawsuit that will be resolved in Whitley Circuit...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Sharing knowledge: Last week, vo-ag students at Whitley County High School had a chance to welcome in some elementary-aged students and explain how things work at the high school’s greenhouse facility. During their visit, the younger students got the chance to get hands on with some of the tools used for growing, and they were able to make some purchases just in time for Mother’s Day.      

Both young and old came out Saturday to attend the first Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season in downtown Corbin.

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Jacket Farmers Market, hosted at Bill Woods Park by the Williamsburg Independent FFA, kicked off its season last Thursday. Recent weather dampened the grand opening, but it will be held at a later date. The market is open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

Most people would be willing to donate a kidney for a spouse, sibling or child. Many people would be willing to donate a kidney to save the life of their best friend or even a good friend. But what about donating a kidney to someone, who you only really know socially or through Facebook? What about donating a kidney to someone, who you don’t know that lives all the way around the country, so that the person you know only socially, can get moved up to priority status on the donor list? What if your donating a kidney might not even help them get a transplant sooner because they need...

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Last Thursday, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America made a scheduled stop in Corbin to meet supporters and eat lunch at David’s Steakhouse. The charity ride included 150 motorcycles and covered over 2,100 miles in order to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction, a camp dedicated to changing the lives of kids with serious medical conditions. Pictured, City Manager Scott Williamson and Mayor Suzie Razmus greet Petty and other guests of honor.

Corbin High School JROTC Cadet Jacen Post did something last summer that most high school freshman don’t get the chance to do. He saved a life. Tuesday morning, Post, who is now a sophomore, received an honor from the United States Army that on average is only awarded to three people per year nationwide. He received the Citation for Heroism Award in a largely packed gymnasium at Corbin High School, and received a standing ovation. Col. Mike Farley, who is the senior army instructor for the Corbin High School JROTC program, said the program is “super proud” of Post. “As part of our program, we teach that when the occasion presents itself, stand...