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First stage of wayfinding signage project now a reality

After more than two years of planning and discussion, the first phase of the proposed wayfinding signage, which is designed designed to funnel people off of Interstate 75 to the downtown Corbin area is now a reality. Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said the last of the 14...

Proceeds from inaugural Colonel Sanders Half Marathon donated to Knox-Whitley Humane Association

Organizers of the inaugural Colonel Sanders Half Marathon shared the fruits of their labor Thursday night, presenting a check for $7,000 to the Knox-Whitley Humane Association (KWHA). Race Director Maggy Kriebel and members of the organizing committee came to the shelter Thursday...

Corbin man facing federal child pornography charges

A Corbin man currently facing numerous counts of rape, sodomy, and child pornography charges in Laurel County, has been indicted on federal child pornography charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Corbin man charged with fleeing Laurel County deputies Thursday

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Corbin man was under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and had a woman and her infant in the vehicle, when he led deputies on a high-speed chase south on Ky. 229 Thursday afternoon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Corbin woman charged with assault appears before judge she told officers was her, ‘cousin’

The justice system can be a small world, and a Corbin woman learned just how small on Monday as she came before the judge whom she had told the law enforcement officers that arrested her, that she was related. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Whitley, Bell counties report COVID–19 related deaths Tuesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced the county’s 20th COVID–19 related death on Tuesday. Not details were released concerning the individual. Whitley County’s most recent death, prior to this, occurred on Dec. 7. Officials reported 45 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday,...

Photo Gallery: Jellico Christmas Parade

COVID-19 could not stop the Jellico Christmas parade on Dec. 13. The community came out to line the streets and wave as the parade drove by

UPDATE: Robber shot and killed at Keavy convenience store

UPDATE: One person is dead and a second person was injured during an attempted robbery at a Keavy area convenience store early Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Jacob S. Vann, 32, of Keavy. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies were called to 312 Market, formerly...

Time for Hounds, Jackets to meet on the gridiron

Who is the best high school football team in the area? Corbin could make the argument that, even though it lost in the regional championship game, it played the toughest schedule, and a broad spectrum of opponents from Class 2A powerhouses Beechwood and Somerset to Class 6A Dixie...

Jackets’ season comes to an end with 27-7 loss in state semi-finals

The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets football season came to a grinding halt in the Class A state semi-finals Friday with a 27-7 loss at Kentucky Country Day. “I thought our youth and inexperience showed tonight,” said Coach Jerry Herron, Jr. Herron saw his team miss several...