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Corbin home severely damaged in Friday morning fire

A Corbin home was severely damaged by fire early Friday morning, and firefighters say it may be a total loss. Corbin firefighters were called to scene on Sherwood Ave. off of Maple Lane at 12:43 a.m. after neighbors reported smoke coming from the split-level home. Battalion Chief...

Thirteenth Region basketball tournaments kick off full spring schedule at Arena

The Corbin Arena’s spring calendar is almost full with a combination of public and private events, and the summer schedule started to take shape Monday with the announcement that contemporary Christian duo for King & Country is scheduled to perform on Aug. 8. “I’ll have...

Woman facing felony shoplifting charge stemming from incident at Belk

A Harlan County woman could spend up to five years in prison after she was arrested Friday for allegedly attempting to shoplift more than $700 worth of merchandise from Belk in Corbin. Juanita Olene Lawson, 36, was arrested outside the store with five pairs of shoes, seven...

Vehicle pursuit through two counties ends in Corbin

A Michigan man was allegedly driving under the influence, and without a license, when he led police on a high-speed chase through Laurel and Whitley Counties Friday morning. Kenaree Estes, 21, of Jackson, Michigan is facing charges of speeding – 25 mph over the limit, ...

Corbin Schools opening former elementary, intermediate buildings Saturday to view surplus items

Corbin Independent Schools is making surplus classroom furniture and miscellaneous items that are up for auction available to be viewed by the public on Saturday. The items that include chairs, desks, tables, file cabinets, dry erase boards, and even an upright piano and popcorn...

Governor Beshear: No confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kentucky

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Thursday that there are currently no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the commonwealth. In a press conference held at the Capitol in Frankfort and broadcast live on Facebook, Beshear said state health officials are currently monitoring...

Cumberland Falls park hosting hike to Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower Saturday

With spring fast approaching, Cumberland Fall State Park is kicking off hiking season Saturday evening with a trek to Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower. At 5 p.m., participants will leave from the park lodge to the trailhead. Olivia Immitt, Parks Program Services Leader, said the hike is...

Cumberland Falls park inviting visitors to create leap year frog craft Saturday

Cumberland Falls State Park is offering a hopping good way to celebrate leap year. Visitors are invited to stop by the visitor’s center and craft a marshmallow frog. “It is basically a play on the leap year pun,” said Olivia Immitt, Parks Program Services Leader. Between 2 and 3...

Area tourism offices joining together to promote ‘Daniel Boone Country’

The region of Kentucky known as Daniel Boone Country that stretches from the Virginia border to just west of Interstate 75, is working to get the word out, and that word is, “DBC.” Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel recently unveiled the new stickers that are being made...

Oak Grove Elementary family fundraising to get van converted for wheelchair access

The Oak Grove Elementary family that has been seeking help in getting a wheelchair accessible van for their special needs child now has the van, but is seeking the funding to have it converted for the girl’s needs. Using $3,500 raised through the GoFundMe page, Mary and John...