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Whitley Co. Health Dept. officials appear before fiscal court, city leaders

In light of the recent controversy over the failure to disclose the restaurants in Whitley County where workers have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, Interm Whitley County Health Department Director Tamara Phelps spoke with the Corbin City Commission and Whitley County Fiscal...

Sheriff’s department warns of phone scam involving arrest warrants

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a phone scam targeting local residents. Officials with the sheriff’s department said a resident contacted deputies Monday night after receiving one such call. According to the victim, the male caller stated he was...

Corbin Long John Silvers reopens Wednesday after ‘extensive cleaning’

One day after it abruptly closed The Long John Silvers Restaurant in Corbin reopened Wednesday. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, a handwritten sign on the door stated the restaurant was closed. When approached, a woman, who identified herself as a manager, confirmed that the...

Knox-Whitley Humane Association now AmazonSmile charity

Helping the Knox-Whitley Humane Association can now be done while shopping online. The shelter that serves Knox, Whitley, Clay and McCreary counties has been enrolled in the Amazon mile program. When a shopper purchases items on Amazon through the smile.amazon.com website, Amazon...

Corbin City Commission recognizes McBurney, Tye for their service to the community

The Corbin City Commission said goodbye to two of its longest-serving members during its regular meeting Monday night. Mayor Willard McBurney and Commissioner Ed Tye took part in their last regular meeting. McBurney, who has served 12 years as mayor, decided not to seek...

First sentences handed down in federal pharmacy burglaries case

Two of the eight men involved in a conspiracy to burglarize numerous pharmacies throughout the southeast United States, including Sav-Rite Pharmacy and Stephanie’s Down Home Pharmacy in Corbin, were sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in London. Read this story and more for...

‘Grounded’ selected as theme for TedxCorbin event on March 9

“Grounded” has been selected as the theme for the upcoming TedxCorbin event. Organizers said the theme was chosen as the people of Central Appalachia are deeply routed and espouse a pride in their upbringing. At the same time, the growing globalization, requires changes to permit...

Volunteers needed to wrap presents for Empty Stocking Event

The Corbin Rotary Club is inviting the community to participate in a wrapping party to prepare the gifts to be handed out at the annual Empty Stocking Event. Volunteers are asked to come to The Corbin Center beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday to help wrap gifts for 460 children from...

Construction delays on I-75 in Whitley County to begin Tuesday

A portion of Interstate 75 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane beginning Tuesday. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said northbound I-75 at milepoint 12.1 will be affected. Crews will close the right lane in the area from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday through...

Hunter Hills second grade students receive new bikes

Christmas came early for 100 second grade students at Hunter Hills Elementary Friday though the efforts of a Catholic priest, a national bike company and one of its local distributors. Father Jim Sichko is one of 100 priests across the United States that has been tasked by Pope...