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Mark Shepherd resigns from Corbin Tourism Commission

A seat has come open on the Corbin Tourism Commission after Mark Shepherd elected to resign. Shepherd owns and operates Bubby’s Barbecue and Shep’s Place restaurants. “With my wife passing and the new business (Shep’s), there were just not enough hours in the day,” Shepherd said...

Couple accused of bridge vandalism plead not guilty; suspects almost jailed

The Williamsburg couple charged with splattering paint on deck of Corbin’s Engineer Street Bridge made their first court appearance Tuesday. 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?...

KSP, Baptist Health Corbin participating in DEA National Drug Take-Back Day

Kentucky State Police and Baptist Health Corbin are among the organizations participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s 17th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. state police will have disposal boxes set up in...

Forcht Bank implements on demand banking in Corbin

Forcht Bank’s Corbin branches are the latest among the bank’s 26 locations to implement the on demand banking system. New Interactive Teller Machines have been installed at the drive thru at each location. While otherwise functioning as a traditional ATM machine, between the...

Lynn Camp High School student charged after making threats to shoot other students

A Lynn Camp High School student was arrested Tuesday after admitting to police that he threatened to shoot multiple students while at the school. Kentucky State Police Master Trooper Shane Jacobs, public affairs officer at Post 10 in Harlan, said police were called to investigate...

Current, past South Ward faculty, staff urged to attend reunion event at the school Sunday

With less than a month remaining in the lengthy history of the South Ward Elementary/Corbin Intermediate School, which is located on 17th Street, teachers and staff members, past and present, are invited to a celebration in its honor. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m....

Tractor trailer driver arrested for DUI after Tuesday crash

A truck driver from Ohio has been charged with driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol after his truck crashed into a rock wall on Interstate 75 near Corbin Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Aug. 24 Hank Jr. concert almost sold out

Country music legend Hank Williams, Jr. will be playing to a full house of rowdy friends when he comes to The Arena in Corbin on Aug. 24. Presale tickets went on sale last Thursday with regular sales beginning at 10 a.m. Friday morning. Arena Director Kristi Balla said out of...

Corbin Police increases school security Friday after shooting threat at CHS

Corbin Independent Schools were on alert and bags were searched, but classes went on as scheduled Friday following a threat that was made Thursday night. Superintendent Dave Cox said custodians at Corbin High School found the threat written on a bathroom wall. It was reported to...

Governor Bevin visits Cumberland Falls to sign ‘Refreshing the Finest’ park funding bill

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin went to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park last Thursday to sign HB 268 allocating $50 million in spending for the state parks. “It is a joy for me to help lead the charge,” Bevin said of the spending known as the “Refreshing the Finest” Initiative....