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Federal child pornography trial of Corbin man continued until August

The federal trial of a Corbin man facing rape and child pornography charges involving a 15-year-old girl that had been scheduled to begin June 9 has been continued pending the outcome of a competency hearing. A motion was filed in U.S. District Court in London last Wednesday on...

Photo Gallery: Corbin High School Class of 2020 Parade

The Corbin High School Class of 2020 held a graduation parade on May 23.
Posted On 27 May 2020

Photo Gallery: Whitley County High School Class of 2020 Parade

The Whitley County High School Class of 2020 held a graduation parade on May 23.
Posted On 27 May 2020

Photo Gallery: Williamsburg Class of 2020 Parade

The Williamsburg High School Class of 2020 celebrated the end of the year graduation with a May 20 parade.
Posted On 27 May 2020

Former Corbin Mayor Eric Burgan passes away

Corbin’s youngest-ever mayor passed away earlier this week at the age of 68. Eric Burgan was elected as Mayor of Corbin in February of 1981 in a special election that took place after the passing of Mayor R.C. Miller. At the time of his election he was serving on the Corbin City...
Posted On 27 May 2020
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David’s Steakhouse ‘just excited to be back open’

Last Friday, many restaurants in our area were finally allowed to once again open their doors to customers wanting to enjoy a sit-down meal. Among those restaurants was David’s Steakhouse of Corbin, which had been closed to walk-in visits for the better part of two months. “Being...
Posted On 27 May 2020
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Lily crash leads to felony DUI charge

A Corbin man is facing a felony DUI charge following a head-on crash on U.S. 25 in Lily Friday that sent a 55-year-old woman to the hospital. 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?...

Southeast Kentucky Regional Special Response Team helps apprehend Tenn. fugitive in W’burg

The Southeast Kentucky Regional Special Response Team was activated early Sunday morning to apprehend a wanted Tennessee fugitive, who was in Williamsburg. Jason Veach is charged with being a fugitive from Tennessee. The Williamsburg Police Department and Whitley County Sheriff’s...
Posted On 27 May 2020

Louisville man accused of assault with feces

A Louisville man is in the Whitley County Detention Center following his arrest Friday night for allegedly attempting to rub his feces on hospital staff, knowing he was positive for Hepatitis. Richard Kilgore is charged with third–degree assault on emergency personnel. Read this...

Beware of bear when walking at The Arena

If you like to go walking or running at The Arena in Corbin, then please heed this warning and avoid walking behind the building at least for the time being. Arena Manager Kristina Balla said that because of woods located behind The Arena, the staff is used to seeing all types of...
Posted On 27 May 2020
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