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Original KFC reopens to dine-in customers Friday

After more than two years of work and delays because of COVID–19 visitors to Corbin will again have the opportunity to, “eat where it all began.” 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...

Corbin woman charged with criminal abuse

A Corbin woman was arrested Monday for allegedly abusing a man for whom she was serving as a caretaker. 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

Emily Downey named new head coach of Lady Jackets Basketball

Williamsburg Independent School officials announced Thursday that Emily Downey has been selected to be the new coach of the Lady Jackets Basketball Program. Downey, who served as an assistant coach to Randy Crider for the Lady Jackets last season, has previously coached the...

Williamsburg man arrested with approximately 60 pounds of marijuana Wednesday

A Williamsburg man was arrested Wednesday morning in McCreary County after McCreary County Sheriff’s deputies found him in possession of approximately 60 pound of marijuana along with pain pills, cash and firearms. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Corbin City Commission hears proposal to turn old district court into event space

A joint project between the City of Corbin and Corbin Independent Schools could turn the former Whitley District Courtroom in the old city hall building into a new presentation room and event space. Mark Daniels, Director of Support Services at Corbin Independent Schools, went...

Photo Gallery: Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg fun returns: After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt returned to Briar Creek Park Saturday afternoon as dozens of youngsters turned out to hunt eggs and enjoy free hot dogs.
Posted On 22 Apr 2022

February unemployment rates drop in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties

Unemployment rates decreased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between January 2022 and February 2022, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley...
Posted On 22 Apr 2022

Allied Pro Wrestling put on great show Saturday in Corbin but needs monthly Civic Center date

If you didn’t get the opportunity to get out to the Corbin Civic Center Saturday night for the debut of Allied Pro Wrestling, you missed a heck of a show. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Problem solved as column proves to be best want ad

The response to my column last week was great. I had written about our need for a delivery driver and news reporters. We had advertised in several places, including the job opportunities listing by the Kentucky Press Association, for three weeks with no response. Then I wrote my...
Posted On 22 Apr 2022

Corbin students collecting old shoes for WaterStep project

A group of students at Corbin High School are working to collect used and even mismatched shoes, ranging from flipflops to boots, to benefit the WaterStep organization. The students, led by Social Studies teacher Cheryl Tinsley and students Olivia Martinez and Jacob Hensen will...