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Carnegie Center of Corbin seeks donations for preservation, restoration efforts

The Carnegie Center of Corbin, Inc. is taking the next step in turning the former Carnegie Library on Roy Kidd Ave. into multi-purpose building. To achieve that goal, the non-profit group is asking each Corbin area resident to pledge at least $1 toward the project. Diane...

Williamsburg Superintendent Couch announces retirement

After 27 years in education, including four as Williamsburg Independent Schools Superintendent, Dr. Amon Couch is retiring. At a special called school board meeting Tuesday morning, Couch announced his decision to step down effective June 30. “Today is a bittersweet day for me as...

Corbin man allegedly tried to run over family with car

A Corbin man was arrested Friday night for allegedly assaulting and then attempting to run over three people, including a child, as he fled the scene. Deputies arrested Brandon Ray Mills, 26, following an investigation into the incident on Robert E. Cox Road. Deputies were called...

Corbin, Lily residents among five people arrested in drug bust

A Corbin man and two Lily residents were among five people were arrested on drug-related charges at a London residence Thursday morning. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jamal Daniel Doud, 24, of Corbin, Randy Lloyd Mullins, 23, and Heather Anne Philpot, 20, both of...

Two people announce candidacy for 86th legislative district seat

The 86th legislative district, which encompasses Knox County, including part of Corbin, and a portion of Laurel County, will be getting new representation in 2021 with the retirement of Rep. Jim Stewart, III, R-Flat Lick, and two people have thrown their hats into the ring in the...

One person injured when dump truck hits SUV

On person was taken to the hospital Friday morning after a dump truck struck an SUV on U.S. 25W in north Corbin. The wreck occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 25W and Magnolia Lane just north of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Officials said the dump truck,...

Police: Woodbine man lifted dress to expose self to passing motorists

A Woodbine man who was allegedly lifting the dress he was wearing to expose himself to motorists on Ky. 1064, early Wednesday morning, found himself in custody after one of the drivers turned out to be a state trooper. Richard E. Owens, 18, was arrested at approximately 2 a.m. on...

Area legislators secure funding to keep Whitley Circuit Court Clerk’s Corbin office open

The Whitley Circuit Court Clerk’s Corbin office, which had been scheduled to be permanently closed on June 28, will remain open thanks to the efforts of State Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, and State Rep. Regina Bunch Huff, R-Williamsburg. The senator, whose...

Corbin man indicted for assault involving infant

A Corbin man was indicted Friday in Laurel County on an assault charge involving an infant child. Brandon Louis Harris, 38, is facing one count of first-degree assault. According to the indictment, Harris allegedly, engaged in unspecified conduct which created a grave risk of...

High speed chase spans four counties, 78 miles

An attempted traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 75 in Madison County, ended 78 miles and three counties later in Knox County Monday morning. Kentucky State Police Vehicle Enforcement arrested Teonte White, 19, of Lexington on charges of speeding – 26 mph or greater over the...