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Amos Miller, former Corbin Mayor and Recreation Director, dies Thursday

Nelson Eddie “Amos” Miller, a man who spent is working life in service to the City of Corbin, died Thursday at age 78. The Corbin native literally worked his way to the top of city government, beginning as a public works employee. When the city’s recreation department...

Corbin Library hosting sci-fi, Lego, rubber duck-themed events

The Corbin Public Library will be celebrating science fiction, cooking, Legos, and even rubber ducks in the month of January as part of its series of children’s programs. In honor of National Sci-Fi Day on Thursday, the library will be hosting a sci-fi themed trivia competition...

Knox deputy responding to suspicious vehicle complaint finds intoxicated man in stolen truck

A suspicious vehicle complaint in the parking lot of a Corbin church last week led to the recovery of a truck reported stolen out of Laurel County and the arrest of a Tennessee man wanted on an escape charge out of Louisville. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the...

Benfield named new code enforcement officer in Corbin

Just shy of three months since Mike Mahan stepped down as Corbin’s code enforcement officer, the position will be officially filled as Lawrence Benefield begins his tenure on Jan. 2. “I look at this job as a way to grow,” said Benfield, who has spent 10 years in residential...

Baptist Health Corbin gets new surgical robot

  Baptist Health Corbin stepped into the next generation of robotic assisted precision surgery Thursday when its new da Vinci Xi Surgical System was delivered and installed. The robotic system is an upgrade of the da Vinci robot that has been used at the hospital since 2011...

Two women facing felony shoplifting charges in separate incidents at Belk

Two women were arrested over the weekend on felony charges after they each allegedly attempted to leave a local department store with more than $500 worth of items. Sylvia Nelson, 47, of Barbourville, was arrested early Saturday morning, while Candice R. Siler, 38, of Corbin, was...

Local law enforcement bands together to end high-speed chase, capture driver

A Rockcastle County man is facing numerous charges, including DUI and possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, after leading police on a high–speed chase that began in Woodbine and ended on Interstate 75 near the Laurel County line Wednesday night. Vincent...

Arson investigator called following Sunday trailer fire in Lily

Kentucky State Police have been called to investigate a suspicious fire in Lily early Sunday morning. 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

Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund helps 460 children have a Merry Christmas

The Corbin Rotary Club’s Empty Stocking fund had yet another banner year as more than 460 children received Christmas gifts. The families from across the tri-county area came out to The Corbin Center Friday. They were treated to a movie at the Tri-County Cineplex, and then fed...

Corbin’s Joann Curry participates in holiday obstacle course on “Today Show’

People who visit New York City around the holidays usually make a point to visit Central Park and see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. In addition, they may attempt to wave to the camera during production of NBC’s, The Today Show.” Joann Curry of Corbin, who was visiting...