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Update: No injuries in wreck involving CHS band bus

One of two schools buses carrying members of the Corbin High School band was involved in a hit-and-run wreck Sunday morning. Band Director Jimmy Cornn said none of the 24 students and adults on the bus were injured when a tractor-trailer truck backed into it. Cornn said the band...

Lily man charged with assaulting deputy

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fight complaint in Lily Friday afternoon only to have one of the suspects begin fighting with them. Sixty-year-old Glenn D. Hinkle was arrested about 12:40 p.m. at a residence on Clark Lane off of Robinson Creek Road. Deputy Gilbert...

Whitley County falls to Hazard in regular season football finale, 24-20

The Whitley County Colonels ended their regular season with a tough test when perennial Class A powerhouse Hazard paid a visit to Colonels Stadium. However, 384 yards of total offense was not enough to overcome four turnovers, including an interception in the closing seconds, as...

Knox County man killed in Thursday bypass crash

A Knox County man was pronounced dead at Baptist Health Corbin Thursday from injuries he sustained in a crash on the Corbin bypass. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley identified the victim as 70-year-old Mack Baker of Barbourville. The wreck occurred about 12:15 p.m. near at the...

Whitman Branch Shooting Range reopening Friday

Three months after it was closed to the public because of repeated vandalism, the Whitman Branch Shooting Range near Laurel River Lake is slated to reopen. Officials with the Daniel Boone National Forest announced that the newly renovated facility off of Ky. 1193 would be...

Corbin Intermediate teacher awarded ‘Unsung Heroes’ grant

A Corbin Intermediate School teacher is one of 100 teachers chosen to receive a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial through the company’s “Unsung Heroes” awards competition. Nerissa Calhoun, who teaches sixth-grade science, social studies and geography, said she would use the grant...

$100,000 cash bond set for Gray man accused of raping 84-year-old

A Gray man has pleaded not guilty to raping an 84-year-old disabled woman. 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

Local Marine Corps League seeking volunteers, donations for Toys for Tots Campaign

The J.C. Paul Detachment of the Marine Corps League has taken on one of the Corps’ biggest missions, organizing and executing the local “Toys for Tots” Campaign. Greg Sims, Commandant of the detachment, said the organization has teamed up with 25 local businesses and...

Corbin files lawsuits over two dilapidated houses

The City of Corbin has filed the first two lawsuits against the owners of properties that the city has previously attached liens in an effort to recoup maintenance costs. According to paperwork filed in Whitley Circuit Court, the first property is located at 602 Gentry Street and...

Somerset liquor store owner may be making bid to buy Corbin Liquor King

Liquor King in Corbin may soon be under new ownership. A Somerset liquor store owner is apparently trying to buy Liquor King in Corbin. Kuldep Patel has filed a notice of intent to apply for a license to sell package beer and liquor, doing business as “Liquor King.” Read this...