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As students head back to class this month and buses are back on the roads in many places, drivers need to be aware of a change to state law requiring vehicles to stop on a four-lane road for buses if the road has no raised concrete median, grass median or some other divider. “Any four-lane roadway that does not have a median in the middle, all four lanes of traffic have to stop,” Superintendent Travis Wilder told the Corbin Board of Education during its monthly meeting Thursday. “It is important for children coming across the roadway. We want to make sure we keep our children safe and cars are stopping.” A...

Williamsburg Independent Schools students will have the chance to meet their classroom teachers during the Back to School Bash, which is scheduled for Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m. at the school. In addition, students and parents can get important school year information and visit various community booths as they get ready for the start of the school year on Aug. 25. This was part of the message delivered to the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education during its monthly meeting Aug. 12, which was held in the school auditorium. This school year, the board will be providing school supplies for all students. “The biggest thank you goes to you all for purchasing supplies...

Williamsburg’s annual Easter Celebration took place on April 4 at Briar Creek Park, featuring face painting, Easter egg crafts and coloring, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and free hot dogs. Mayor Roddy Harrison organized the egg hunt by age group, giving younger children the first chance to search before opening the field to older kids. Attendees also enjoyed free access to the playground throughout the event.

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presented The Barter Players’ production of Alice in Wonderland to Corbin Middle School on March 28. The Barter Players, based out of Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, take their shows across the country, bringing live performances to people who may not otherwise have access to them. “For Alice in Wonderland, we’ve gone as far as here in Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin,” said Stage Manager Sydney Sutherland. Sutherland noted that the cast rehearsed the production for just ten days before taking it on tour. Each actor has an additional tour job to help keep the group organized on the road. “We set up ourselves every time...

Additional photos from the 2025 Williamsburg Christmas Parade, featuring local organizations and festive floats filling the streets, and sights of the Grinch and Santa Claus.

Last Thursday, Forcht Bank and the Knox County Sheriff’s Department partnered together to provide 33 area children with Christmas memories they will not soon forget. The day began with a trip to Barbourville Wal-Mart, where each child was able to pick out clothing and toys with help from Forcht employees, Sheriff Mike Smith, and his deputies. The group was then treated to a special lunch at the Forcht Bank branch in downtown Barbourville. Santa Claus made a special appearance, and kids were given gift bags courtesy of Forcht Bank. Before leaving, each child received a brand new bicycle.

Christmas at the Falls Cumberland Falls State Resort Park hosted a free Winter Wonderland event. Several vendors were set up in case visitors wanted to do some Christmas shopping, and the visitor’s center was decorated like the North Pole. The event also featured live animals, a special sale on items in the gift shop, hot chocolate provided by Parkway Ministries, special activities courtesy of the Corbin Public Library, and of course, an appearance by Santa Claus himself.   Williamsburg Christmas Craft Bazaar Hundreds turned out at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center Saturday for the annual Williamsburg Christmas Bazaar, which drew nearly 70 vendors. Mayor Roddy Harrison, First-District Magistrate Scotty Harrison and Police Chief...

Corbin Elementary fourth and fifth grade students race through clouds of color during the school’s 3rd Annual Color Run on Friday at Cima Soccer Field at Corbin Primary School. Volunteers and educators lined the loop tossing colors as students made their way around.

The Corbin Public Library hosted its Ghost Tour last weekend, featuring the tour itself, games, painting, fortune-teller Madam Esmeralda, trivia, and a magic show. Thanks to Corbin Public Library for a fun event!

The Corbin High School marching band competed at Quarterfinals in Class 2A at South Laurel High School this past Saturday. Congratulations to the Corbin HS marching Redhounds on a fantastic season.