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Corbin man leads police on foot chase

A Corbin man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading Kentucky State Police on a foot pursuit through a residence in the Bee Creek area last Thursday night. Police arrested Michael Thomas, 55, of Corbin on charges of second degree fleeing or evading police, resisting...

Corbin using grant to purchase three recycling trailers

The City of Corbin is among 53 communities across the Commonwealth selected to receive a portion of more than $3.2 million in recycling grants from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management. Corbin is slated to receive $43,069. City Manager Marlon...

Corbin City Commission approves code enforcement plan to demolish four more dilapidated properties

The Corbin City Commission approved Code Enforcement Officer Mike Mahan’s request to file lawsuits on four dilapidated properties with the goal of having the structures demolished. At Monday’s regular commission meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved a motion authorizing...

Area pools, waterparks open this weekend

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer and the three area community pools and two waterparks will be opening for business. Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams said the city pool will open for the season Saturday. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through...

Corbin Police participating in ‘Click It or Ticket’

Corbin Police officers are among numerous law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth participating in the “Click It or Ticket’ seatbelt enforcement campaign. Through June 3, officers will be on the lookout for motorists that fail to use seat belts and ensure all of their...

Shelley defeats incumbent Harrell in sheriff’s race

There is a new sheriff in Whitley County. Voters turned out in force for challenger and former Chief Deputy Todd Shelley who defeated two-term incumbent Colan Harrell in the Republic Primary by more than 3,200 votes, 5,295 to 2,035 With no democrat in the race, Shelley will take...

Bowling wins big in Whitley, outlasts Trimble

There is a big change in the legal system in Whitley and McCreary County as Ronnie Bowling, Jr. defeated Graham Trimble in the race to replace the retiring Allen Trimble. “Euphoric!” Bowling said when asked how he felt soon after the race was called. “For you to look at a job you...

Lily woman found with drug paraphernalia around three small children

A Lily woman is facing drug-related charges after she was reportedly found with drug paraphernalia while in the company of three small children at the KCEOC building in Gray Friday. Knox County Sheriff’s deputy William Stewart said deputies arrested Ashley Derose, 27, on charges...

Rockholds man extricated, airlifted following Friday crash

A Rockholds man was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for treatment of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle wreck on New Zion Church Road Friday afternoon. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies identified the man as Ralph Jones, 51. Jones was reportedly...

Corbin Library Board working to close funding hole on annex project

The Corbin Library Board is continuing its efforts to find more than $100,000 needed to fund renovations to the annex building. At its regular monthly meeting Thursday night, the board members noted that the original cost of the project, which came in at $1.2 million, had been...