FRANKFORT — Expressing condolences, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that seven more Kentuckians died after becoming ill from the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and urged Kentuckians to continue to take precautions and sacrifice to stop the spread.

CORBIN — Life for many Americans is at a standstill thanks to COVID-19. Church doors and department stores have closed. Although gas prices have dropped, there are orders not to travel, and standing six feet apart and sanitizing everything in sight is the new normal.

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FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Education Continuation Task Force held its second meeting virtually on March 30 to discuss options about how high school graduation requirements will be met for current seniors.

BARBOURVILLE — Union College announced Tuesday that it has decided to cancel its commencement ceremony scheduled for May 9.

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WILLIAMSBURG -- The Office of Student Employment at University of the Cumberlands recently received a Community Partnership Award by the Whitley County Board of Education (WCBOE) for the staff's dedication to students and community partnership during a year of unprecedented growth for the Un…

A nationwide shortage of two drugs touted as possible treatments for the coronavirus is being driven in part by doctors inappropriately prescribing the medicines for family, friends and themselves, according to pharmacists and state regulators.

CORBIN — Staff from Corbin Pediatric Associates P.S.C. say they are thankful after the practice received numerous donations from local businesses, organizations and community members.

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday issued an order to limit Kentuckians’ out-of-state travel and offered a 10-step plan to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

CORBIN — One local factory is set to manufacture over 200,000 medical masks to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

GRAY – A 49-year-old Gray man was shot dead Saturday by Kentucky State Police troopers after he pointed a rifle at them.

LAUREL COUNTY — The Laurel County Health Department has been notified of a second Laurel Countian who has tested positive for COVID-19. 

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The emergence of the novel coronavirus has resulted in drastic steps across the country to contain the reported virus from spreading, and Kentucky is one of those ranking high on the list for their policies.

GOODLETSVILLE, Tenn. – Beginning Monday, Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases*. Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount.

LAUREL COUNTY -- The Laurel County Fire Department has launched a new phone app this week that includes two sections pertaining to COVID-19.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) announced Friday that it is temporarily reducing staffing levels through staff furloughs in a number of departments across its 13-hospital healthcare system in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia to focus on essential services and the expected CO…

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that 92 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were confirmed in Kentucky, marking the largest one-day increase in the commonwealth amid the global pandemic.

BARBOURVILLE -- Rebecca Rains, director of the Knox County Health Department, gave a presentation during Wednesday's Barbourville City Council meeting, updating the council and Knox County residents on local actions being taken amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. In honor of this, The Times-Tribune will highlight women throughout the year who are movers and shakers, inspirers and game changers in the Tri-County in a series called "Year of …

WILLIAMSBURG — After seeing the idea on social media, teachers and staff members with one local school district organized a social distancing event Thursday evening to let their students know they are missed and thought of often.

On Thursday, staff and administration from Barbourville Independent School held a car wave parade throughout downtown Barbourville. The parade consisted of 30 cars, two motorcycles, and traveled down Barbourville’s North Main Street, Catron Street, Barner Lane, 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd St…

Editor's Note: Each week Times-Tribune Editor Erin Cox and Chris Harris with the Commonwealth Journal in Somerset will give a brief recap of the new episode of "Survivor: Winners at War" before discussing some of their own takeaways from the episode. Send us your thoughts on the episode at e…

As we embark on an unprecedented time in history, Staff Writer Angela Turner is going to capture these weeks of uncertainty in photos. Gas prices plummet. Tents are set up where patients can receive physician driven drive-up testing at the Corbin Center. Restaurants have been ordered to clos…

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FRANKFORT -- Gov. Andy Beshear reported 302 positive COVID-19 cases, which is 54 new cases in Kentucky since Thursday. During his Friday press conference, he also reported two additional deaths related to the coronavirus in Kentucky taking the total up to seven. Then after his briefing, he r…

TRI-COUNTY — While many Kentuckians are practicing social distancing and keeping away from large groups of people to keep their families safe from COVID-19, each of the Tri-Counties’ jailers are working hard to keep the large group of people they oversee safe as well.

CORBIN -- Although Tony Stewart's appearance at the grand opening was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Corbin still opened Wednesday.

WHITLEY COUNTY — When Danny and Carole Korakas picked up their family and moved from a comfortable fishing community near Savannah, Georgia to an old homestead in Whitley County, it was a leap of faith to start a new career with an interest in health and agriculture.

CORBIN — Mayor Suzie Razmus declared a state of emergency for the City of Corbin on Wednesday.

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced 50 new cases bringing the count up to 248 positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kentucky. It was the largest increase in a single day in the state since the pandemic began.

FRANKFORT -- Thirteen days passed between the time that the Kentucky House of Representatives approved a proposed state budget on March 6 and the day the state Senate passed its preferred version of the spending plan this week.

GREENTOWN, Ind. -- With their vows read and rings exchanged, Henry and Emily Riffles sealed their first moments of married life with a kiss Saturday, the wedding party and family looking on from proper social distance.

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Kentucky small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced recently. SBA acted u…

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In a teleconference call on Friday with Kentucky’s public school superintendents, Gov. Andy Beshear recommended that all Kentucky schools continue their suspension of in-person classes through April 17 to help control the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in co…

TRI-COUNTY — Local law enforcement leaders across the Tri-County agree crime rates haven’t significantly decreased since COVID-19 began influencing daily life, however certain procedures in place have changed.

KNOX COUNTY - During Wednesday afternoon’s Knox County Fiscal Court meeting, Knox County Judge Executive Mike Mitchell declared a state of emergency for Knox County amid the current pandemic caused by COVID-19.