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With new middle school on schedule, Corbin BOE turns attention to primary school addition

The Corbin Board of Education took another step toward the construction of a new wing at the primary school Thursday by approving the construction documents and a motion to advertise for bids. The new wing will be constructed between the kindergarten and first grade pods. “It...

Work begins on new Arby’s location in Corbin

Demolition work being done at the site of the former Speedway gas station on Cumberland Falls Hwy. is in preparation for the construction of a new Arby’s location. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Corbin’s annual Christmas Open House set for Sunday

The decorations have gone up and downtown Corbin businesses will be kicking off the holiday shopping season Sunday with the annual Christmas Open House. Between 1 and 5 p.m., businesses along Main Street will be offering a variety of deals. Participating businesses include:...

Laurel deputies investigating rash of coin machine break-ins

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a of break-ins targeting coin operated machines including gas station air pumps, dryer machines and others. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the thieves either break in and remove the coins,...

Artist excited to begin work on mural

Local artist Kellene Turner said she is excited about the prospect of her work adorning the railroad underpass on Roy Kidd Ave. Turner, who was chosen from among 17 artists that submitted proposals for the project, said her idea to feature downtown Corbin as it appeared in the...

Preliminary hearing in rape case continued

The case of a Gray man accused of raping an 84-year-old disabled woman has been continued as prosecutors attempt to subpoena the complaining witness. 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...

Junior Redhound Theatre performance moved to high school

The show will still go on as scheduled Thursday night, but Corbin Junior Redhound Theatre’s performance of “Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘Nightmare Theatre: A Frightful Comedy,’” has been moved to Corbin High School. Theatre Director Brandise Grimes said the play featuring students in...

Six students on bus involved in Tuesday wreck

A bus driver and six Corbin Preschool students were examined at the scene of a wreck involving a school bus Tuesday morning. 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

Area schools planning Veterans Day ceremonies

Area schools will be hosting a variety of programs and events Thursday and Friday to honor local military veterans. Schools in the Corbin Independent, Knox County, Whitley County, and Williamsburg Independent school systems have assorted programs. Corbin Elementary School will...

Corbin man arrested after domestic dispute

A Corbin man was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly fleeing the scene of a domestic dispute. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 36-year-old Ernest Higbee on charges of fourth-degree assault and second-degree fleeing or evading police – on foot. Deputy Gilbert...