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A ruling is expected in the coming weeks as to whether a Williamsburg man accused of attempting to kill his estranged wife in 2023 is competent to stand trial.  Steward Peace, 44, faces a lone count of attempted murder in connection to a July 2023 incident in which he allegedly shot his estranged wife, Misty Peace, in a wooded area off Fifth Street Road in Corbin. Peace appeared in Whitley Circuit Court on Tuesday for a competency hearing, which was held privately behind closed doors due to the confidential medical information that was discussed during the hearing. According to information obtained from the Whitley Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, two physicians offered...

Milly Burkhart, Corbin, is a Harlan native with an important story to tell about an uncle who died 12 years before she was even born. Corporal Hiram Cawood Carter was just 19-years-old when he was killed while serving in Italy in October of 1944. A newspaper clipping that was passed down to Burkhart by her mother, Ruth, said that Carter was serving with the U.S. Army’s Company K, 349th Infantry Regiment, 88th Division. The clipping also noted that he was a senior at the old Hall High School in Harlan at the time of his enlistment. Burkhart is also in possession of a hand-written letter that her uncle sent home to...

This time of year is crazy busy when it comes to athletic competitions. Whether it be at the local, regional, or state level, there is no shortage of options if you’re a sports fan. This week, I would like to share some of my thoughts on a few recent developments… First, I was glad to see this year’s 50th District baseball and softball tournaments proceed as planned this week at South Laurel High School. After the devastating weekend tornado in London that did major damage to areas in very close proximity to South Laurel, I didn’t know if games would still be played. Teams made their way to the school...

The HoneyMill Event Venue, which is located at 100 N. Kentucky Avenue in Corbin, held a ribbon cutting last Friday celebrating its grand opening. The venue can be set up with tables and chairs for up to 30 guests at a price of $70 for three-hour period. Owners Whitney Honeycutt and Shannon Mills cut the ribbon. They also received their Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership plaque.

The Corbin High School drama department recently put on a performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" as its spring production.

Verlin Ray King, age 80, of the Wooldridge Community of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. He was born December 28, 1944, in Clairfield, Tennessee. Verlin is preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta (Sowders) King; grandchild, Baby Dixon; daughter, Sharon King; father, Clarence King; mother, Hazel (Byrd) King; sisters, Marie Lively, and Bobbie Jean Orick. He is survived by his son, Naylon Wayne King; daughter, Lisa (Barney) Bates; daughter and caregiver, Lora (Jeff) Reinhardt; special caregivers and grandchildren, Cheyenne, Tristan and Oaklynn Dixon, and Cody Bell; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way; special friends, Wilma Morgan, and Richard Thomas; and a host...

Randy Smallwood, age 60, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born February 28, 1965 in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Houston and Thelma Rains Smallwood Monhollen. He is survived by two sons, Justin Taylor of London, KY, and Tyler Taylor (Chelsea) of Williamsburg, KY; five grandchildren, Conner Taylor, Serenity Taylor, Isabella Taylor, Layla Taylor and Levi Taylor; one sister, Donna Meadors of Corbin, KY; one brother, Jimmy Smallwood of Williamsburg, KY; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Thursday, April 3, at Ellison Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 pm until...

Rabon “Pappy” Rose, age 61, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born April 1, 1964 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Clyde Moss and Marie Broyles Rose. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Malcom Rose; and his mother-in-law, Judy Meadows. He is survived by his wife, Carla Meadows Rose of Williamsburg, KY; four children, Nakaia (K K), Aayliah, Atreus and Gracie all of Williamsburg, KY; father-in-law, Carl Meadows of Williamsburg, KY; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Kim Early of Williamsburg, KY, and Jason and Shea Meadows of Williamsburg, KY; and a host of relatives and friends...

University of the Cumberlands’ online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program has been recognized once again as one of the top programs in the nation by The Princeton Review. For over 40 years, The Princeton Review has been a trusted source of information for students and their families. Their unranked list of Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2025 highlights the top 50 programs in the country, selected based on criteria such as flexibility, affordability, and access to innovative technology. Cumberlands’ Ed.D. program has been named one of the best on multiple occasions. Dr. Nathan Hamblin, dean of the school of leadership, expressed his pride in the recognition,...

The Knox County Grand Jury handed down first-degree sexual abuse indictments in a pair of separate cases Friday. The grand jury indicted Joshua William Cawood, 36, of Corbin, charging him with eight counts of first-degree sexual abuse, which involved four different victims. The victims were allegedly abused at different times over a time period ranging from Jan. 1, 2020, through June 22, 2024, according to the indictment. The first victim, who had a year of birth of 2007, was allegedly subjected to sexual contact between Jan. 1, 2020, and Sept. 14, 2021, and again from Sept. 15, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2023. The second victim, who also had a year of birth...