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‘Colt 45’ ready to protect riders, entertain crowd at Challenge of the Super Bulls event in Corbin

Professional bull riding is eight seconds of excitement followed by several minutes of preparation as the bull leaves the arena and the next cowboy gets ready to ride. To keep the crowd entertained and hyped up in between riders, and help protect the riders should a bull want to...

Second ‘Hiking for a Paws’ is Saturday

With warmer weather in the air, the Knox-Whitley Humane Association is taking steps to gear up its Hiking for a Paws Program. The program allows the opportunity for shelter dogs to get out of their confines, stretch their legs, and just be a dog. In addition, it is an opportunity...

Corbin Splash Pad eyes June 15 opening

If everything goes according to plan, the new Corbin Splash Pad could be open one year after the former Economy Inn property was donated for the project. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Area nursing homes closed to visitors because of coronavirus threats

Area nursing homes in Corbin and Williamsburg have notified residents and family members that visitation will be limited to emergencies in an effort to reduce the chances that the coronavirus may be introduced into the facilities. Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center,...

UPDATE: University of the Cumberlands moving all classes online, closing campus until March 28

UPDATE: University of the Cumberland officials announced Wednesday morning that the campus would be closed until March 28, with classes that were scheduled to resume Monday being moved online. Officials noted the decision is in response to the threat of the corona virus....

Building sold, but You and Me, Coffee and Tea to remain open

The You & Me, Coffee & Tea building in Corbin is under new ownership, but the business is not going anywhere. “We have a long–term lease,” said business owner Andy Salmons when contacted Monday about the sale. The building at the corner of Main and Third Street was...

UPDATE: One lane of I-75 near Williamsburg reopened following Friday morning truck fire

UPDATE: Emergency crews have reopened one lane of northbound Interstate 75 near exit 15. The interstate was shut down for more than an hour as firefighters battled a truck fire that spread to its load of cars. Goldbug, Williamsburg, Oak Grove, Pleasant View, Rockholds and Oak...

South Carolina man pleads guilty to trafficking meth in Knox County

A South Carolina man arrested in Knox County after sheriff’s deputies located two pounds of marijuana, more than $8,000 in cash and a loaded handgun in his pickup truck pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges Tuesday. Joe Barlow Owens, 44, of Blacksburg, South...

Survivor update: Nick Wilson survives latest ‘Winners at War’ tribal council as vote eliminates one of his favorite players

Whitley County’s Nick Wilson set himself up as a target to be sent to the Edge of Extinction after his puzzle solving skills weren’t up to the job in the immunity challenge, but his ability to outwit hero and rival Tyson made the difference when their Dakal tribe cast their votes...

Racing season to begin May 2 at Corbin Speedway

After months of preparation, the road of racing engines is scheduled to return to the historic Corbin Speedway on Cumberland Falls Hwy. on April 4. The duo of Joey Pittman and Jason Rayborn have been working since January to clean up and repair the one-half mile asphalt track...