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UPDATE: Cox found guilty of manslaughter in death of daughter’s boyfriend; sentenced to 12 years

After he gunned down his teenage daughter's boyfriend in 2012, William "Bill" Cox told 9-1-1 dispatchers that "I'm going to prison over this but it's worth it." Late Thursday night, Cox found out just how long that prison sentence would be.

Posted On 19 Feb 2014

Daily Obituary Notices for February 19, 2014

Ray Junior Davis Ray Junior Davis, 51, of Corbin, passed away on Saturday, FEb. 15, 2014 at his residence. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Edward Dale Robertson...
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Trial to begin today for Corbin man who shot daughter’s boyfriend

"I'll go to prison over this, but it's worth it," William Cox allegedly told 9-1-1 dispatchers after shooting Ryan Abner, 21, on Aug. 20, 2012, with a .40 caliber Glock handgun near his driveway in Corbin.

Posted On 19 Feb 2014

Paul, Comer unveil plans to spur Appalachian economic growth during downtown Corbin stop

U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer held a “meet and greet” at an iconic downtown Corbin restaurant early Tuesday morning to tout new initiatives they hope will bring economic revitalization to the Appalachian area.

Team comprised of students from 3 area schools unveil competition robot

After six weeks of work the Kentucky Wildbots unveiled their robot for the First Robotics regional competition in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tourism officials say Sander’s Park now about 85 percent complete

Officials are hoping that principal construction on a downtown Corbin park dedicated to Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Harland Sanders can be complete in less than a month once cold weather breaks for good.

Bena Mae’s Kitchen: She brought us happy thoughts

Shirley Temple’s death brings us to an end of an era. And, oh, what an impact she had on a nation that was struggling to find something, anything, to brighten their drab lives. The depression was leaving its imprint on the grind of everyday living over which the dark...

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Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Robert Cowan, acclaimed concert pianist

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Robert Cowan, acclaimed concert pianist, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church, Corbin, Ky.

Shupes to celebrate 50th annivesary

Ronald and Lois Shupe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, February 20.

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