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Baptist Health Corbin lights up green to honor victims of COVID-19 pandemic

With Baptist Health Corbin on the frontline in the fight against COVID–19, hospital officials have decided the facility should “go green” to show its support for those who have lost their fight against the virus. Officials have changed the colors emitted from the hospital’s...

Ford provides face protection for Whitley County first responders

First responders across Whitley County now have an extra layer of face protection courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses said the car manufacturer shipped 500 of the plastic face guards, which arrived Monday. Moses handed out...

Federal prosecutors seeking death penalty against Daniel Nantz

Nine months after prosecutors began the process, U.S. attorneys filed paperwork declaring their intention to seek the death penalty again Daniel S. Nantz, who is accused of the 2019 kidnapping and murder of Geri D. Johnson that also resulted in the death of her unborn child....

Two-precinct alcohol referendum under consideration

A movement is underway to legalize the sale of alcohol in two Whitley County voting precincts. 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

Spots still available for free COVID-19 testing Wednesday, Thursday in Corbin

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus was among those who took advantage of drive-thru COVID–19 testing at The Arena in Corbin that began Tuesday. “I was in and out in about 15 minutes from driving up the hill to driving back down,” Razmus said of the testing performed by Kroger Health,...

Nick Wilson down, but not quite out on Survivor: Edge of Extinction as finale airs tonight

As CBS’s Survivor: Edge of Extinction comes down to the finale Wednesday night, Whitley County’s Nick Wilson has one last opportunity to put himself in the running for the $2 million grand prize. Wilson was the last contestant sent to the Edge of Extinction before the final...

Corbin Tourism Commission cancels July 3 fireworks

Corbin Tourism’s annual Independence Day fireworks show has joined the growing list of large-scale events cancelled because of the COVID–19 pandemic. At the tourism commission’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel asked the commissioners for...

Local psychiatrist offers tips for maintaining mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID–19 and a wet spring are3 teaming up to keep people from getting out and about as much as they would like, which can quickly become a mental strain for many. However, local psychiatrist Dr. C. William Briscoe, said this time can be a positive in people’s lives. “In our daily...

Lily duo charged with stealing tree out of yard

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say two Lily men were under the influence Monday night when they stole a tree out of a yard on Ky. 1023. Michael D. Sizemore, 26, and Gentry Lee Jones, 31, were each charged with theft by unlawful taking of the value under $500 after deputies...

Celebration parade planned for CHS seniors

With the Class of 2020 losing out on the moment for family, friends and the community to witness one of their greatest life accomplishments to date, a group of parents of Corbin High School seniors are planning a parade through town on May 23. Kim Walden’s son, Kaell, is among...