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Corbin Planning Commission approves new development plat for horse track

Another in what has been described as a long list of items to make the proposed quarter horse track in Corbin a reality was checked off Tuesday afternoon when the Corbin Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new development plat during a special called meeting. Rich Newton, a...

Trio of bands added to 2017 NIBROC music lineup

Two familiar bands and newcomer have been added to the entertainment lineup at this year’s NIBROC Festival, and organizers say the event’s return to Main Street is already sparking increased interest among vendors and others. Home grown country/rock sensation County Wide will...

North Corbin man leads deputies on short high-speed chase Tuesday

Kentucky State Police say a north Corbin man led them on a short high-speed chase after seeing them at a residence from which he was allegedly attempting to purchase or deliver drugs Tuesday morning. Forty-three-year-old Edwin Willis was arrested multiple charges including...
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

Ballou running for Kentucky Supreme Court

Whitley Circuit Judge Dan Ballou is hoping to get a new title next year, Kentucky Supreme Court Justice. Ballou filed a notice of intent in early July to seek the Third-District Kentucky Supreme Court Justice seat during next year’s election. The district comprises 27 counties....
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

McElfresh admitted taking $11 from dead man’s wallet, Shelley testifies

Alishia McElfresh is accused of stealing $11 from a dead man’s wallet. Does taking money out of a dead man’s wallet at the scene of a fatal crash constitute tampering with physical evidence? Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

Whitley Co. BOE leasing 1,500 Chromebooks for students

Middle school and high school students in Whitley County will soon have more computing power at their fingertips thanks to the Whitley County Board of Education. The board voted unanimously during a special called meeting Thursday to lease 1,500 Chromebooks that will be assigned...
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

UC online education program recognized

A University of the Cumberlands online education program has recently been ranked among the top programs in the nation. Teacher Certificate Degrees, a leading education resource, recently published its list of top-ranked online master’s in education program rankings with the...
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

Couple had blood on clothes, body in bedroom, detective testifies

Chris Lowe is charged with murder in Michelle Marlow’s death. A southern Whitley County couple had a dead woman in their bedroom and blood on their clothing when Kentucky State Police showed up at their home on July 23 investigating a complaint about an unresponsive woman...
Posted On 02 Aug 2017

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