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Fannie Taylor, age 81, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Thursday July 24, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born February 26, 1944 in Harlan, KY. to the late Richard and Nan Evans Gibbs. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Gene Gibbs and Lonnie Gibbs. Fannie retired after 32 years from the Whitley County School System as a teacher and she was a member of Kentucky Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Larry Taylor of Williamsburg, KY; one brother, Richard Gibbs (Sue) of Corbin, KY; special niece, Brenda Brown of Maryville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives...

With international travel more expensive than ever, Americans are rediscovering the magic of their own backyard – and they’re skipping the packed coastlines for beaches that feel like well-kept secrets. According to recent trends, travelers are heading to under-the-radar coastal escapes where parking is easy, cell service is optional, and the views are postcard-perfect, and a local destination is Kentucky’s only entry on the list. From driftwood-strewn shores in the Pacific Northwest to sugar-white sands hidden behind Gulf Coast dunes, Frugal Flyer carried out a survey of 3,002 locals to uncover the best hidden beaches across the U.S. – the kinds of places people almost don’t want to share. Laurel River Lake...

Welcome back to Par for the Course. After a month off, this golf-centric column is making its return in the pages of the News Journal just in time to preview the upcoming fall season. That will be my primary focus for the next several weeks, so let’s get right into it with the Corbin Redhounds… Head Coach Joe Roberts is returning to lead the way for the CHS boys, and despite graduating a pair of veteran players from last year’s roster, he said his 2025 squad will once again feature a good level of talent and experience.  “We will have three returning players in our top five, and we have some...

Baptist Health Foundation Corbin recently gathered at Oak Hill Gardens in London for its biannual President’s Circle event. This prestigious society recognizes donors who generously support the foundation with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Throughout the year, members of the President’s Circle serve as informed ambassadors for Baptist Health Corbin, participating in events and communications. During the gathering, Angelia Foster, President of Baptist Health Corbin, highlighted significant milestones and future directions for the organization. Dr. Adil Cheema, MD, Interventional Cardiologist at Baptist Health Medical Group, shared insights into advancements in cardiology and heart care. Reflecting on the impact of philanthropy, Ryan Yother, Director of Philanthropy at Baptist Health Corbin, expressed gratitude...

The Corbin Independent Board of Education has selected its next superintendent and he is a familiar face. The board met in executive session during a special-called meeting late Tuesday afternoon for about one hour before adjourning into regular session and voting unanimously to name Corbin Primary School Principal Travis Wilder as its next superintendent. Wilder said that he wanted this job because “it is Corbin.” “It is the standard for education in our area and it is an opportunity to serve this community and its students. It is my heart’s desire to maintain our status as a top performing school district in the state of Kentucky year after year that is in...

Corbin High School student Daniel Thelen was one of 83 students, who graduated from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science on May 10. Thelen was also named a “Community Scholar.” These graduates are recognized for completing two semesters of research with a research outcome that is presented to a professional audience after being accepted through a vetted process or four semesters of participation in STEM+, and documenting 60 hours of service. Established in 2007, The Gatton Academy is Kentucky’s first residential two-year program for gifted and talented juniors and seniors. The Gatton Academy’s students enroll as juniors and are full-time WKU students pursuing their interests in advanced science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Celebration: Local and state leaders were present for an anniversary event Tuesday morning at Dayspring Regional Health Center. A panel discussion was held between Danielle Ware (top left) with Hope Credit Union, Dayspring Chief Medical Officer Dr. Geogy Thomas (top middle left), Dayspring Chief Executive Officer Larry Rector (top middle right) and Dwain Neeley (top right) with Fahe. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (below) was also present for Tuesday’s event. Look in the upcoming Summer 2025 issue of Strictly Business Magazine for more coverage.

(Story by Mark White and Timothy Wyatt) An 82-year-old Williamsburg man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a June 26 structure fire. Williamsburg Police Officer Jonas Saunders served Berry Lynn Perry, also known as LB Perry, with an arrest warrant at his Stringtown Road residence charging him with first-degree arson at 8:18 p.m. Monday. As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Perry was being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond, according to the detention center’s website. At 10:33 p.m. on June 26, the Williamsburg Police Department and Williamsburg Fire Department were dispatched to 532 US25 South in reference to a residential structure fire. Williamsburg...

Dianna Lynn Anderson Winger, age 74, of Gilman, WI, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Thorp, WI. She was born May 25, 1951 to the late James Albert and Sudie Lee Osborne Anderson. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sibling, Gary Anderson. Dianna lived in Gilman, WI for the last 15 years, after residing in Jacksonville, NC for thirty years and raising her children while working for the federal government. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of others, and looking for interesting finds at auctions. She is survived by her husband, Elton Winger; her children, Amy (Kevin) Spears, Christopher Winger; stepchildren,...