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Corbin’s litter problem gets full-time staff

The fight against litter along Corbin’s roadways not has its own full-time staff. At Monday’s meeting of the Corbin City Commission, Public Works Director Gary Kelly said the three-person crew has been working almost daily since Feb. 5 and has collected 238 bags of trash, 27...

Complaint leads to drug arrests at Corbin Manor Apartments

Three people were arrested at Corbin Manor Apartments Friday afternoon on drug-related charges. Ralph G. Stacy, 51, of Corbin, Tiffany Denise Gray, 37, of Williamsburg, and Jennifer Lynn Collier, 46, of London were each arrested after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies located...

Second plea scheduled in federal pharmacy burglaries case

A second defendant facing federal charges of conspiracy to break into numerous pharmacies throughout Kentucky and Tennessee has filed a motion for rearraignment. According to a court order entered Tuesday, 39-year-old Kenneth Britton of Whitwell, Tennessee is scheduled to appear...

Co-defendant in federal drug case involving former Corbin Police officer pleads guilty

One of the co-defendants in a federal drug conspiracy case involving a former Corbin Police office pleaded guilty to her involvement Wednesday, while a second has filed a motion for rearraignment. Thirty-two-year-old Tiffany Hamilton, who was indicted in U.S. District Court in...

Corbin’s first ‘bar’ licensee to begin serving Friday night

The first of Corbin’s two “bar” licenses will be in use starting Friday as beer will be available at Felts Music Place. General Manager Chuck Felts said the club on Fifth Street Road will host “Music and Sudz” beginning at 8 p.m. “We will have bottles on ice and a few cans,”...

Corbin Police posted outside Corbin schools during drop off

People driving up to one of Corbin’s seven school buildings to pick up or drop off students Monday may have noticed a Corbin Police officer standing near the entrance. Corbin Police Chief Rusty Hedrick said during Monday’s meeting of the Corbin City Commission that beginning...

Preliminary hearing yields new details in quadruple homicide

New details in the investigation into the shooting deaths of four people, including an unborn child, came to light Tuesday during a preliminary hearing for the accused, 37-year-old Paul Brock. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Four new shows announced for The Arena

Four new shows have been announced for The Arena in Corbin. Arena Director Kristi Balla announced that the “I Love the 90’s” Tour, featuring Salt N Pepa, All 4 One, Coolio, Tone Loc, and Young MC, will take to the stage April 13, country comedian Rodney Carrington will perform...

Revamped Dixie to open in mid-March as, ‘The Dixie Grill’

Just a few weeks after the last Dixie Dog was served up by Ed and Carolyn Garr at, “The Dixie Café,” work continues to reopen the iconic Corbin restaurant. New owner Scott Hobbs said he is anticipating opening for business in mid to late March under the name, “The Dixie Grill.”...

Maggie J’s, iconic downtown Corbin store, closing its doors

After 76 years, iconic downtown Corbin business Maggie J’s is closing its doors. The last day of business will be Saturday, March 10. Owner Maxine VonGruenigen, who has worked at the store founded by her aunt Maggie J. and uncle Roy Wyrick on Feb. 19, 1942, said she is in good...