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Tourism discusses need to replace Sanders Park pedestal

The concrete pedestal on which the bronze statue of KFC founder Col. Harland Sanders stands is crumbling and will need to be replaced. 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

Corbin Public Library may serve as site of census worker training

The Corbin Public Library Board will have one and possibly two new members. At Thursday regular board meeting, the members voted on secret ballots to make recommendations to the Corbin City Commission on two members. The seats belong to Brenda Jones and Thelma “Frankie” Sasser....

Huff introduces bicycle helmet, suicide awareness training bills

State Representative Regina Huff, R-Williamsburg, has sponsored a bill mandating children wear bicycle helmets and a second bill that would require teachers to undergo suicide awareness training as part of their professional development. Huff said HB-52 and HB-30 have both passed...

Dixie Café could open again with new owner

The Dixie Café in Corbin may be re-opening under new ownership. 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

Three other Corbin restaurants owe city back taxes

While the Dixie Café was the biggest offender when it came to unpaid Corbin restaurant taxes, three other businesses also currently have unpaid restaurant taxes. Corbin City Collector Dorotha Weber said Basil’s Restaurant and the Donut Diner both owe taxes for the fourth quarter...

Firefighters deliver vital medicine to Woodbine home

A crew from Woodbine Search and Rescue was called upon Tuesday morning to help a woman trapped by the floodwaters by delivering her insulin to her. Woodbine Battalion Chief Rickie Fore said firefighters used the department’s flat bottom boat to make the mile-long trek through the...

Tennessee man admits to selling pills stolen in pharmacy burglaries

A Tennessee man, who is charged in a conspiracy to break into numerous pharmacies throughout Kentucky and Tennessee, admitted to selling some of the stolen pills during his rearraignment Monday in federal court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Animal shelter changing name, working to become no kill facility

The Knox/Whitley Animal Shelter is changing its name to the Knox-Whitley Humane Association and has set a goal of becoming a, “no-kill shelter.” 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...

Hounds in White Satin: CHS cheerleaders capture program’s second national title

The Corbin High School Cheerleaders went from worst to first over the weekend to capture the national title at the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National championships in Orlando, Florida. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Knox County Utility Commission issues boil water advisory for customers in Whitley, Knox, Bell Counties

The Knox County Utilities Commission has issued a boil water advisory for its customers in Knox, Bell and Whitley Counties. Officials said the advisory is the result of the severe flooding throughout the area. Two lines have been completely blown out, serving approximately 350...