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‘Dance to Be Fit’ returns to The Corbin Center beginning Thursday

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight and help with the exercise portion is available beginning Thursday night as the “Dance to Be Fit” begins at The Corbin Center. The hour-long Zumba style class started in 2017 under the direction of Shannon Rima...

Corbin firefighters now checking on senior citizens daily

The Corbin Fire Department is volunteering to check on seniors and other residents who are trying to maintain their independence. Family and friends may submit the names and phone numbers of the individuals to the fire department. “Please let them know,” officials said of...

Corbin man accused of stealing minivan from Barbourville lumber company

A Corbin man who allegedly stole a minivan was under the influence of drugs when police found him and the van at a Barbourville store Friday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...

Ex-Corbin police officer, facing federal drug charges, arrested again

A former Corbin police officer, who is facing federal drug charges, has been arrested on local theft charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 10 Jan 2018

Electronic Edition for 1-10-2018

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I’ve seen lots of positive change in the last 21 years

It’s pretty common that I will hear someone say they feel our area is stagnant. There is no growth or new jobs. Nothing ever changes. There is nothing to do. We are stuck in the mud. I disagree. There have been a lot of significant developments, physical improvements, and...

Tom Dowling was a leader in every aspect of life

Tom Dowling was a leader in every aspect of life. He was a leader as a coach and as commissioner of the Mid-South Conference. But I remember him most as a great leader at Central Baptist Church where I was a member of his Sunday School class for several years. Tom died after a...
Posted On 10 Jan 2018

Thomas Walter Dowling Jr.

Thomas Walter Dowling Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Springfield, he was born March 8, 1940 to the late Thomas Walter, Sr. and Katherine Gooch Dowling. He was a graduate of Springfield High School where he was...

Lawrence Robert Johnson

Lawrence Robert Johnson, 86, of Gray, passed away on Friday morning at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Corbin. A private graveside service and burial was conducted at the Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin, with Pastor Jonathan Sizemore officiating. Laurel Funeral Home is in charge of...

Phillip Michael McGhee

Phillip Michael McGhee, 67, of Jellico, TN, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Jellico Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 11, 1950 to the late Silas F. McGhee and June (Siddall) McGhee in Jellico. He was a member of the First Christian...