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The idea of legally allowing vehicles besides cars, trucks and SUVs on roads isn’t anything new in some rural portions of Whitley County where ATVs have been allowed for 18 years. Meanwhile golf carts have been allowed on Williamsburg streets for the past 14 years. In May 2007, the Whitley County Fiscal Court approved the final reading of an ordinance allowing ATVs on portions of Old Jellico Creek Road, Jellico Creek Road, Ryan’s Creek Road, and Alsile Road. Nearly 45 people attended the fiscal court meeting the month prior to urge passage of the ordinance noting that it could improve tourism. The ordinance requires the ATVs to operate on the roadways in...

Justin Marlow, age 39, of Flat Lick, KY, passed away Monday June 16, 2025 at his home.He was born July 11, 1986 in Dalton, Georgia to Sharon Inman Rackley.He is survived by his mother, Sharon Rackley (Charles Merida) of Barbourville, KY; two brothers, E.J. Marlow (Dianna) of Rockholds, KY, and Gerald Duggan Smith (Adam) of Artemus, KY; two sisters, Tracy Bertram (Desiree) of Oneida, TN, Carissa Crawford (C.J.) of Woodbine, KY; seven nieces and nephews, Trinity Marlow, Riley Marlow, Brantley Marlow, Grady Marlow, Easton Crawford, Norah Mack, Kadence Bertram; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.Funeral service was Saturday, June 21, at Ellison Funeral...

Austin Edward Roberson, 30, born on June 20, 1995 in Jellico, Tennessee, and passed on June 20, 2025 at the Baptist Health – Corbin.Known for his funny wit and loving nature, Austin was a beacon of joy to all who knew him.Austin is survived by his mother, Francie Roberson of Williamsburg, KY; and his father, Jerry Roberson of Williamsburg, KY.His memory will also be cherished by his siblings, Jerad Roberson of Williamsburg, KY, Haylee Roberson of Williamsburg, KY, half-sister, Lori Roberson of Ringgold, GA, and Eric Roberson of Ringgold, GA; his aunts, Missy Lawson and husband Bryan of Williamsburg, KY, Misty Sullivan of Williamsburg, KY, and Chrystal Lawson...

Harold (Frostie) Jackson was born on April 14, 1941, and departed from this life on Saturday, June 14, 2025.He retired from the coal mine industry and RC Bottling plant in Williamsburg, Kentucky.He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Jackson and Opal Mills Jackson; Peggy Muntz, the mother of his children; daughter, Robin Shipwash; son, Kevin Jackson; two brothers, Dallas Jackson and Tilman Jackson; and two sisters, Estella Osborne and Esther Dezarn; wife, Thelma Smith Jackson; wife, Wanda Rose Jackson; two stepchildren, Billy Rose and Jeffery Rose.Harold is survived by ten brothers, Arlie (Ann) Jackson of Pontiac, Michigan, Edward Jackson, London, Kentucky, Marvin (Donna) Jackson, Taulman (Eudeana)...

Alan Brown Mackey, was born on May 29, 1962, in Memphis, TN, and died on February 3, 2025, at his home in Colorado Springs, CO.He is survived by his wife, Kate; sons, Kevin and Brian; his father, Robert Mackey; siblings, John Daniel (wife Kim), Sharon Mackey, and Ben (wife Andrea). He also has eight nieces and eight nephews.He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Brown Mackey.He graduated from Corbin High School (KY) in 1980 and was appointed to the US Air Force Academy. He graduated from it in the Class of 1985. His last year at USAFA he sang in the Chorale and thoroughly enjoyed it....

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Freda Pancheta Faulkner on June 19, 2025, at the Beech Tree Manor Nursing Home in Jellico, Tennessee.Born on November 2, 1945, Pancheta was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Charlene Stephens.Pancheta was a pillar of strength and devotion, both in her professional and personal life.She was the co-owner of Johnny Faulkner Construction Company and successfully managed several rental businesses across Tennessee.Pancheta was a devoted wife to her loving husband, Johnny Faulkner, and a nurturing mother to their two sons, Jay Faulkner and his wife Dennise Faulkner, and Dr. Lee Faulkner and his wife Dr. Julie...

At its June meeting, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) board approved a recommendation to raise undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for resident students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Murray State University (MSU) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) by $420 for the 2025-26 school year, in accordance with CPE’s tuition parameters. The university boards approved these increases prior to CPE board approval. At EKU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $10,020 to $10,440, or by 4.2 percent. This revenue will offset a projected 3.8 percent increase ($10.3M) in fixed costs. At MSU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $9,900 to $10,320, or...

Kentucky Blood Center’s (KBC) donor center in Corbin is getting an upgrade. Thanks to the strong commitment of donors in the Tri-County area, KBC has outgrown its original space and has moved in the same West Cumberland Gap Parkway strip mall. The new space officially opened June 5 and is accepting donors during its normal hours of operation (Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). The address of the new Tri-County Donor Center will technically change to 1466 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, but the same convenient location will remain in place with considerably more square footage to enhance operations. The...

At its June meeting, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) board approved a recommendation to raise undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for resident students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Murray State University (MSU) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) by $420 for the 2025-26 school year, in accordance with CPE’s tuition parameters. The university boards approved these increases prior to CPE board approval. At EKU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $10,020 to $10,440, or by 4.2 percent. This revenue will offset a projected 3.8 percent increase ($10.3M) in fixed costs. At MSU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $9,900 to $10,320,...

Kentucky Blood Center’s (KBC) donor center in Corbin is getting an upgrade. Thanks to the strong commitment of donors in the Tri-County area, KBC has outgrown its original space and has moved in the same West Cumberland Gap Parkway strip mall. The new space officially opened June 5 and is accepting donors during its normal hours of operation (Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). The address of the new Tri-County Donor Center will technically change to 1466 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, but the same convenient location will remain in place with considerably more square footage to enhance operations. The move...