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Friday is deadline to enter Corbin Christmas Parade

The Corbin Christmas Parade will go on as scheduled on Dec. 5, and Friday is the deadline to enter. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel previously announced that the parade would be held, despite the COVID–19 pandemic. However, in an effort to maintain social distancing, it will be a...

COVID–19 cases continue to rise across Kentucky

The Whitley County Health Department announced 21 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,258. There are currently 153 active cases, of which seven are hospitalized. With the new cases, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 57.5 Laurel...

Williamsburg ready to tackle Pineville in second round of Class A state football playoffs

The beat went on for the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets Football team Friday night, with a 42-0 shutout of Lynn Camp in the first round of the Class A state playoffs, setting up a matchup with Pineville Friday night at home. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Corbin Redhounds to face Knox Central Friday

The Corbin Redhounds will be hosting the Knox Central Panthers in the second round of the Class 4A state football playoffs Friday night, after defeating Lincoln County, 38–14. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...

Corbin Middle School Eighth Grade Football wins 2020 State Championship

Another state title came home to Corbin Saturday as the Redhounds Eighth Grade football team defeated South Oldham, 28–8, to capture the Division II title and cap a perfect 9-0 season. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

W’burg woman arrested for kicking, spitting on Laurel Co. deputies

A Williamsburg woman was arrest Saturday in north Corbin after she allegedly kicked and spit on Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies. Gerlene Cox, 67, was arrested at the unidentified business on West Cumberland Gap Pkwy. on charges of public intoxication – controlled substance,...

Corbin man charged with trafficking heroin Sunday

A complaint about a reckless driver in north Corbin Sunday afternoon led to the arrest of a Corbin man for allegedly trafficking heroin. Corbin Police charged Justin Helton, 32, with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – heroin after they reported locating 1.6...

Local attorney Shane Romines sets up another round of, ‘The Champ’s Tab’ to help local restaurants

With Gov. Andy Beshear shutting down restaurants across the state to in-person dining, local attorney Shane Romines has established “The Champ’s Tab” at several local restaurants in an effort to help them continue to operate. Romines announced Monday on his Facebook Liv...

Corbin’s annual Christmas Open House is Sunday

The annual Christmas Open House in downtown Corbin will take place Sunday afternoon. Downtown Director Maggy Kriebel said eight local businesses will have special hours and deals from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Participating businesses include: Gibson Music, Southern Glitz, Barrel...

Local commercial vehicle enforcement duo provides life-saving assistance to motorist

Two Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement staff members at the Laurel County weigh station stepped up Friday to serve and protect the life of a private vehicle motorist who was in the midst of a medical emergency. CVE Officer Steve Douglas, public...