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Corbin man leads state police on high-speed chase through Laurel County

Kentucky State Police say a Corbin man who led police on a high-speed chase Saturday night was driving the stolen car while under the influence of intoxicants. David Hutton, 24, is facing multiple charges including theft by unlawful taking of the value of $10,000 or more but...

Corbin Schools to offer free breakfast, lunch to K-12 students

Corbin Independent Schools will be participating in the national school breakfast and lunch programs, meaning all students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. “It is for the entire school district, K through 12,” said Janie Keith, Food Service...

Corbin Independent Schools hosting Readifest Tuesday

Corbin Independent Schools will be hosting the annual Readifest Tuesday at The Corbin Center. The event, which is open to all Corbin Independent students and families is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. It will include free school supplies, clothes and assorted vendors. The Corbin...

W’burg man facing felony shoplifting charge

A Williamsburg man is facing a felony shoplifting charge for allegedly attempting to take more than $500 worth of merchandise from the London Walmart Wednesday night. Jordan J. Ball, 32, is facing one count of theft by unlawful taking of the value of $500 or more but less than...

New Knox County Detention Center weeks from completion

The construction of the new 310 bed Knox County Jail is nearing completion and “The building should be commissioned in the coming weeks,” said Doug Smith, Construction Manager, Codell Construction Company. According to Smith, “Exterior work is almost complete. The parking lot,...

Changes to smoking ordinance discussed at Corbin City Commission meeting

The City of Corbin’s smoking ordinance, and what, if any, changes should be made to the it in light of the continuing growth of nightlife on Main Street came up for discussion at the regular Corbin City Commission meeting Monday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Williamsburg woman, sent to Whitley Co. Jail three times within 24 hours

They say the third time is a charm, but following her third arrest and ride to the Whitley County Detention Center within a 24-hour period, a Williamsburg woman facing misdemeanor charges is being held on a $1,000 cash bond pending her next court appearance in August. Read this...

‘Top Chef’ judge visits The Wrigley Taproom

One of Corbin’s top chefs had the opportunity to meet and receive feedback from one of the judges of Bravo network’s, “Top Chef.” Chef Graham Elliot came to downtown Corbin Saturday where he met with Kristen Smith and the crew at The Wrigley Taproom. “He was the most down to...

Corbin Police, firefighters respond after truck driver attempts to hang himself

A Florida truck driver is being treated at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after police say he attempted to hang himself inside the cab of his tractor-trailer truck Monday afternoon. Corbin Police and firefighters along with Whitley County EMS were called to the scene...

Corbin Tourism Commission gets $20k grant to fund way finding signage

The Corbin Tourism Commission has been awarded a $20,000 grant to help fund the Corbin way finding signage effort. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel announced the grant during the commission’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The grant was awarded by the Community and Economic...