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Corbin vocalist Gary Edwards dies at age 77; graveside service planned Jan. 5

A popular vocalist who performed at Las Vegas casinos, on cruise ships, in Japan, and even performed on the main stage at the 50th anniversary of the NIBROC Festival, died last Wednesday at the age of 77. Corbin native Gary Edwards grew up on Mitchell Street across from the...

Whitley Judge-Executive gives ‘State of the County’ update to Corbin Rotary Club

Whitley County Judge-executive Pat White, Jr. came to the Corbin Rotary Club meeting Thursday where he discussed the state of the county and provided an update on what is happening in county government. White said the county would be among the 38 counties on the Tennessee boarder...

Corbin woman charged with shoplifting, trespassing at Walmart

A Corbin woman, who had previously been ordered to stay out of Walmart after she was caught shoplifting at the Corbin store, was arrested last Wednesday for shoplifting. Linda G. Young, 43, faces charges of theft by unlawful taking of the value under $500 and third-degree...

Corbin man stopped for speeding, arrested for drug possession

A Corbin man was arrested last Friday following a traffic stop on Interstate-75 in Laurel County, during which law enforcement reportedly found prescription drugs. Matthew Storms, 34, is facing charges of second-degree possession of a controlled substance, controlled substances...

Corbin homeless shelter holding lunch fundraiser Thursday

Everlasting Arms Homeless Shelter is hosting a lunch fundraiser Thursday and delivery is available. Officials said between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., chicken and dumpling lunches will be available for a $7 donation. Oscar Delgato with the shelter said anyone interested may contact the...

Record Knox County meth bust now a federal case

A Tennessee man arrested in November in Knox County after Sheriff Mike Smith and his deputies discovered more than two pounds of crystal methamphetamine inside his vehicle is now facing federal charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Marine Corps League – J.C. Paul Detachment 1448 Toys for Tots campaign deemed huge success

Photo by DEAN MANNING. The Marine Corps League – J.C. Paul Detachment 1448 Toys for Tots Campaign supplied an estimated 2,976 children with 11,868 toys and 8,901 books to children for Christmas. Above, shoppers are shown at the Mountain Outreach Gift Day event held on...

Alexander arrested for assault with knife

A Wednesday morning preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Williamsburg man, who allegedly assaulted two people with a knife. Dennis Edward Alexander, 31, of Highway 204, pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and one count of third-degree criminal...
Posted On 02 Jan 2019

VFW Post 3167 donates to Shop with a Cop

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3167 makes a donation to Shop with a Cop. The VFW is a nonprofit organization that serves on many different levels. Locally, it is charged with helping our Veterans and their families in the community who are in need, as well as, educating them...

Alice Osborne Cox

Alice Osborne Cox, 70, of Eagan, TN passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at home. She was March 20, 1948 in Westbourne, TN. Alice was preceded in death by a son: Paul Wayne Cox; parents, Dave & Clara Walls Osborne; brothers: Hubert Osborne, Lewis Osborne, Michael Osborne;...