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Knox-Whitley Humane Association hosting adopt-a-thon, yard sale Friday and Saturday

The outpouring of donations has led the Knox–Whitley Humane Association to expand its Stars and Stripes Adopt-a-Thon and yard sale to Friday and Saturday. “I can tell people have done a lot of spring cleaning,” said Shelter Director Melissa McElroy. “It is probably one of the...

Corbin Police investigating Monday night break-in

Corbin Police are asking for the public’s help to find the individual(s) who broke into an auto repair shop Monday night. Lt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said the burglary occurred at Franks Auto Repair on South Main Street near 20th Street sometime...

Teen charged with taking Corbin Parks and Recreation vehicles for joyrides

A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a building belonging to Corbin Parks and Recreation and taking a utility vehicle and later a department pickup truck for a joyride Sunday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Ohio brothers who fought with deputies, constable allegedly took PCP

Two Ohio brothers were arrested outside a north Corbin motel early Saturday morning following separate confrontations with Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies during which one allegedly kicked a constable, and the other allegedly bit a K-9 deputy. Read this story and more for just...

Governor Beshear announces 583 new COVID–19 cases on Saturday

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced 583 new COVID–19 cases in Kentucky Saturday, bringing the state’s total to 22,184. Beshear noted that 583 is the second highest one-day total for the state since the first case was reported on March 6. Beshear added that among the new...

Three new COVID–19 cases reported in Whitley County Friday

Three new cases of COVID–19 were reported in Whitley County Friday. Officials with the Whitley County Health Department said while one case is confirmed, two are being labeled as probable because of the type of testing used on the patients. That brings Whitley County’s case total...

Giant Chess set up and ready in downtown Corbin

When the location for the new Corbin Splash Pad was changed from North Main Street across from Sanders Park to South Main Street across from Corbin City Hall, the Corbin Tourism Commission worked to develop a new plan for the lot it owns. The plans for that lot as part of ...

Lily man charged with assaulting woman, running from, fighting with deputies

A Lily man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly hitting a woman in the face and attempting to run from and fight with Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies. Poreston G. Monhollen, 47, is facing charges of fourth–degree assault, third-degree criminal trespassing, third-degree...

Organizers say Corbin Rod Run will return in 2021 after solid 2020

Organizers of the inaugural Corbin Rod Run, which was held last Friday and Saturday at The Arena in Corbin, said the event went well, and promised bigger things in 2021. “The end result was great,” said Rodney Buckner of Surfboard Promotion. “It was a good start to a great show...

Corbin Police searching for suspect who used bad checks to purchase items from W.D. Bryant

Corbin Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly used bad checks to purchase approximately $3,000 worth of merchandise from W.D. Bryant Hardware. Lt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said the suspect, who was seen on video leaving the store with a...