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What do homeless cats and dogs and a local art collective have in common? The Second Annual Art for a Paws fundraising event, which is scheduled for March 21 at the Tri-County Elks Lodge #2826 in Corbin from 4 - 9 p.m. The program is a collaboration between the Knox-Whitley Humane Association and the Cumberland Arts Collective and will support the humane association’s mission to provide a safe and caring environment for all animals that come through their doors. The event will feature a tiny art show. All artwork has been donated by local and regional artists and will be available for purchase for $20 per piece. All funds collected at the...

The local William Whitley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted its annual student celebration on March 7 at the Williamsburg Convention Center. The event recognized students who participated in the DAR American History Essay Contest and the DAR Good Citizen Scholarship and Essay Contest. Students from several schools in the area attended the event with their families, teachers and principals. During the celebration, students read their essays and were recognized for their achievements. After the readings, contest winners were acknowledged and presented with certificates and monetary awards. Every student who participated received a certificate of participation and a t-shirt commemorating America’s 250th birthday. The celebration concluded with...

Every second counts in an emergency. That’s why Baptist Health Corbin proudly announces its official designation as a Level IV Trauma Center, a pivotal advancement in providing prompt, high-quality trauma care to our community.   What Is a Level IV Trauma Center? A Level IV Trauma Center offers advanced trauma life support and stabilizing care for patients, with provisions for rapid transfer to higher-level centers when necessary. This designation underscores our hospital’s capability to deliver: Immediate evaluation and resuscitation 24-hour emergency care coverage Protocols for swift patient transfer Ongoing staff education and trauma training Community outreach for injury prevention   “We are excited to bring a new level of live-saving care to our community.  ...

Corbin’s School of Innovation robotics team, the Innovative Engineers, is making its way to nationals. The school’s first LEGO League robotics team placed fourth overall at the state competition on Feb. 28. That finish earned them a spot at the American Robotics Invitational in Madison, New Jersey in June. The team brought home the first-place award in Core Values at the state competition. The team’s success extends beyond the state tournament. They also earned first place overall, the Innovation Award and the Brandon Robinson Perseverance Award at the Southeastern Regional Qualifier in January.

The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission elected officers during the March 3 meeting. Executive officers are elected to two-year terms. All officer positions were filled by unanimous election: Summer Jackson as chairperson, Jeannie Cummins as vice chairperson, and Kristin M. Smith as secretary treasurer.

Williamsburg is getting a new garbage truck, and city officials are hoping it will be easier to get drivers for it as a commercial driver’s license (CDL) won’t be needed to operate it. “We have been looking for something like this for quite some time. It is getting really hard to find CDL qualified drivers. We have had a few of them. They drive for just a little bit and then they will find them a good truck driving job or something and they will move on. We have had a little issue,” Mayor Roddy Harrison explained to the Williamsburg City Council during its monthly meeting Monday. Harrison said the city...

A new experience is coming to Corbin and Williamsburg. The Mint Gaming Hall is introducing Cashville, KY – Kentucky’s Winning Playground. “Cashville, KY brings the feelings of our traditional Big Fun with the sentiment of ‘Feels Like Home,’” said Marketing Manager Shannon Taylor. “We wanted to create something that blends excitement with comfort — a place where our guests feel welcomed, valued, and ready to have fun.” Although you may not find Cashville, KY on a map, Vice President and General Manager Jim Mahnesmith said, “It’s a vibe.” Officials with The Mint Gaming Hall said Cashville, KY offers new gaming machines, a gift-shop with limited-edition merchandise, and a variety of new food offerings. “Cashville,...

Holli Lawson was introduced as the newest member of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission during the March 3 meeting, replacing Commissioner Ish Patel. Lawson is employed by H&W Management, the company that oversees the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott next to the Corbin Center and beneath the Corbin Arena. Lawson was officially appointed at the Corbin City Commission meeting before participating in her first tourism commission meeting. She replaces Patel, who is no longer involved in the hotel business and whose term expired. Board members welcomed Lawson, who shared several ideas during the meeting and volunteered to assist with Corbin Tourism booths at upcoming events.

The sun is shining brighter, luck is in the air, and a full lineup of events is planned for March in the City of Corbin, including a gaming convention and a fishing tournament, according to the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission newsletter. The first major event is the Bluegrass Gaming Convention, which will feature scheduled tabletop gaming, including board games, card games, and roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. Attendees can explore a library of more than 600 board games, ranging from timeless classics to the latest releases, enter daily door prize drawings, and participate in the Play-to-Win program. The convention runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on March...

A new tabletop gaming convention will bring board and role-playing games, along with a community of players, together this weekend at the Corbin Civic Center. The first Bluegrass Gaming Convention will take place Friday through Sunday. The convention will run from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on March 13-14, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 15. The event welcomes both seasoned gamers and newcomers, offering everyone a chance to explore tabletop gaming. Lead organizer Michael Ross said the event focuses entirely on playing games and will include role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, classic games like Sorry, Monopoly, and Risk, as well as hundreds of newer games available and...