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Corbin boys look for repeat of historic 2020 season; Whitley Co. needs young Colonels to step up

High school soccer teams are scheduled to kick off the 2021 season next week. On the boys’ side, Corbin will be looking to follow up on an historic 2020 that saw the Redhounds go 13-2-1 while advancing to the state final four. “Things change from one season to the next,” said...

Public asked to help suspect in north Corbin burglary

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a burglar that struck a business in southern Laurel County last week. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the individual was one of four involved in the break-in...

Whitley County has first ‘breakthrough’ COVID–19 death

The Whitley County Health Department has announced the county’s first breakthrough COVID–19 related death. Whitley County Public Health Director Marcy Rein said the adult over the age of 65 died Tuesday. “That person was fully vaccinated,” Rein said noting that the individual was...

Pinball Museum opens in Corbin

The Pinball Museum of Corbin officially opened for business on Sunday. It features more than 60 pinball machines along with a number of classic video games including: Donkey Kong, Galaga, Defender and Ms. Pac Man. Visitors pay an admission fee starting at $15.

Corbin Board of Education recommends masks for faculty, staff, students, visitors

When classes resume at Corbin Independent Schools on Aug. 19, faculty, staff, students and visitors are encouraged to wear masks. At a special called meeting of the Corbin Board of Education Thursday night, the board approved updated guidance on COVID–19 safety recommending that...

Baptist Health now requires employees to receive COVID vaccine

Baptist Health, the parent organization of Baptist Health Corbin, announced Tuesday that it is now requiring all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID–19. Officials noted that between 65 and 70 percent of the group’s nearly 23,000 employees have already been vaccinated,...

Two new COVID-related deaths in Whitley County

The Whitley County Health Department reported two COVID–19 related deaths last week, marking the first such deaths since June 4. Whitley County Public Health Director Marcy Rein said both of the recent deaths involved adults under the age of 55. “Neither one had been vaccinated,”...

Corbin man arrested for assault after traffic accident

A Corbin man was arrested last Thursday on two counts of first-degree assault stemming from a traffic crash that left two people seriously injured. 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...

Col. Sanders Half Marathon to return in November

The second annual Colonel Sanders Half Marathon will be returning to Corbin in November. Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen said the 2021 event is scheduled for Nov. 13. “The route will remain the same,” Monhollen said of the course that started and ended on Depot Street,...

Whitley County COVID–19 vaccination rate stands at 32.9 percent

The Whitley County Health Department announced the latest COVID–19 death Monday. Officials said the adult, who had not been vaccinated, died last week. According to officials, 32.9 percent of the county’s residents that are eligible have been vaccinated. Officials announced 43...