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2025 marks 32 years of Jeep Jamboree in Williamsburg, and this year’s event was another big one. 325 people traveling from 28 different states took a total of 252 Jeeps on a trail ride in the local area. Photos by Mark White Aerial photos by Timothy Wyatt

The final Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season took place Saturday along Main Street in downtown Corbin along with the town's annual Octoberfest celebration, which featured a petting zoo, face painting, and Mayberry Tribute Artist Georgia Branam.

And they’re off! The 2025 racing season kicked off over the weekend at The Mint – Cumberland Run, located at 777 Winners Lane in Corbin. A large group of race fans showed up to cheer on the world-class drivers while placing bets and enjoying the picture-perfect weather. Photos by: Trevor Sherman and Leeann Fragosa

At Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, the Louisville Orchestra delivered a concert under the direction of Teddy Abrams. The evening also included Anthony Green's site-specific Creator Corps performance and an art show at DuPont Lodge, creating a unique blend of music, art, and community.  

The 2025 boys golf region championship meet took place on Monday, Sept. 22, at the London Country Club. Collected here are several photos from the meet, including student-athletes from Whitley County, Corbin, North Laurel, South Laurel, Knox Central and Barbourville high schools.

Despite some wet weather, this year's Old Fashioned Trading Days festival in downtown Williamsburg was a success.

The 2025 Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) summit event returned to the Corbin Arena for four days (Aug. 26-29) of learning, networking, and celebrating the region's greatest achievements made by individuals and groups.

Williamsburg City School hosted its Back to School Bash on Aug. 21. Students met their new teachers, enjoyed popcorn, hotdogs, and other snacks, played on inflatables, and received free books and haircuts.

The 73rd Annual Nibroc Festival featured a variety of fun and exciting events for the community. Highlights included the Volleyball Tournament, Tomahawks Singer-Songwriter Contest, Fastest Kid in Town competition, and a 2-Mile Run. The festival also offered entertaining performances by Chad Rogers, Chris Janson, Dad's Mad, County Wide Sidewinders, and Sammy Kershaw, along with carnival rides for everyone to enjoy.

Summer Rains of Corbin has been awarded a 2022 Kay Campbell Nursing Scholarship from Grace Health. She is the daughter of Allen and Shawnda Rains and will receive a $3,000 scholarship award for her nursing career studies, which she will begin pursuing this fall following her graduation from Corbin High School. Grace Health awards the Kay Campbell Nursing Scholarship to a student in each of its six service areas in Southeastern Kentucky. The scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors pursuing a career in nursing or a medical-related field. The students are chosen on a competitive basis of high scholarship, community service and leadership, and promise of future contributions preferably to the nursing...