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Corbin man’s murder trial delayed until November

At what was to be the final pretrial hearing in the case Thursday, the trial of a Corbin man accused of beating his twin brother to death with a hammer in 2016 has been pushed back to November. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Williamsburg’s Morgan Moses reaches top 11 at Miss Kentucky Pageant

Williamsburg’s Morgan Moses turned in a stellar performance in the Miss Kentucky Pageant Saturday night, finishing in the top 11 and securing the People’s Choice Award. The 2016 graduate of Williamsburg High School is majoring in biology and pre-med at the University of Kentucky....

Clay County woman caught fleeing Walmart with $32 in stolen goods

A Clay County woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to run from loss prevention officers at the Corbin Walmart with $32 in stolen merchandise. Carrie Lewis Gordon, 41, of Manchester, was turned over to the custody of Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies after loss...

July 7 fundraiser planned to benefit Knox/Whitley Humane Association

The Corbin Center will be going to the dogs, and cats, on July 7 as it serves as the host venue for the 2018 Shelter Pets Rock concert to benefit the Knox/Whitley Humane Association. Peyton Stewart and local band Ruthless Vendetta will be the featured artists along with DJ Travis...

Mural is work in progress

The local artist selected in November to paint the mural on the railroad underpass on Roy Kidd Ave. has taken the first steps on the project. The initial design of Kallene Turner’s depiction of downtown Corbin as it appeared in the 1940s and 50s has been traced out on the walls....

Corbin budget includes funding for splash pad

The Corbin City Commission held a special called meeting Monday to pass the first reading of the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. 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

Truck reported stolen from UT traced to Lily

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a truck reported stolen from the University of Tennessee Monday and arrested a Lily man in connection with the theft. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said deputies arrested Pearl Smith, 64 after using...

#keepcorbinclean begins second campaign, picks up support

#KeepCorbinClean is in full force following a successful campaign in 2017 with numerous individuals, groups and organizations combing the area to pick up trash. Corbin High School teacher Heather Martinez along with students Madison Troutman, Linda Chin and Callie Black took to...

Corbin man charged in attempted shooting of moped driver in Knox Co.

A Corbin man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly shooting at an individual on a moped in Knox County. Douglas Edmonson, 34, has been charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and receiving stolen property – firearm. Deputies were called to investigate the incident on...

Gray man arrested for trying to take naked pictures of teen stepdaughter

A Gray man is being held in the Knox County Detention Center for allegedly attempting to take nude pictures of his teenage stepdaughter. Bobby R. Sewell, Jr., 47, has pleaded not guilty to one count of video voyeurism. Kentucky State Police were called to investigate Friday night...