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BOE moving forward with Corbin Primary School expansion

The Corbin Board of Education took the first step last Thursday toward building an addition to the primary school to house the third grade when members approved the BG1 proposal for the project. “It shows the Kentucky Department of Education that we have the funding to pay for...

Truth2TheYouth concert Saturday in Williamsburg

A local hip-hop artist is on a mission to deliver truth to the youth, and that includes the sometimes-ugly truth about his own life. Thirty-three-year-old John Bargo, known in the music world as JohnnyB, will be taking the stage at the Williamsburg National Guard Armory Saturday...

Constable seizes five guns during investigation of convicted felon

A Whitley County constable recovered five firearms early Monday evening in connection with the investigation of an Ohio man, who is a convicted felon. Third-District Constable Dorman Patrick Jr. said the investigation into a man possessing firearms, who was possibly a convicted...
Posted On 19 Jul 2017

Grand jury indicts 12 people for engaging in organized crime

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted 12 people Monday morning in connection with a pair of separate engaging in organized crime schemes that allegedly involved attempts to smuggle drugs into the Whitley County Detention Center over a four-month period. Read this story and more...
Posted On 19 Jul 2017

Corbin man indicted for assaulting estranged wife with syringe

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday morning for allegedly breaking into his estranged wife’s home in April and injecting her with an unknown substance. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 19 Jul 2017

Local metal band Ruthless Vendetta opening for Warrant

A local Heavy Metal band is getting the opportunity to take the stage with a big-name band Friday night in Hazard. Ruthless Vendetta has been chosen to open the show when Warrant plays The Forum The band features James Stephens on vocals, Doug Gregory and Allen Warfield on...

Parsons indicted for capital murder, could face death penalty

Paul Parsons was indicted Monday on two counts of capital murder and burglary in connection with a June 7 double shooting. Prosecutors haven’t decided whether they will pursue the death penalty against a Corbin man, who was indicted Monday morning for capital murder. Read this...
Posted On 19 Jul 2017

Special judge, prosecutor needed in CMS counselor’s criminal case

A Corbin Middle School Counselor who was cited to court after several teens allegedly got access to alcohol while at a birthday party at her house in June, is now awaiting the appointment of a special judge and special prosecutor. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Saylor – Kiser to wed

Daniel Keith Saylor and Bethanie Karmel Kiser will be united in marriage on July 22, 2017 in Pikeville, KY. Daniel is the son of David and Donna Saylor of Corbin, KY. He is the grandson of the late Vantory and Chelsie Bargo and Cleo Saylor and the late Ben H. Saylor of Corbin,...

Punishment undecided for bailiff who forgot prisoner in holding cell

Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell has implemented new procedures at the Whitley County Judicial Center to ensure that no prisoners are accidently left over night in the facility again, like the one last week. Harrell said there is now a physical form court security officers...
Posted On 19 Jul 2017