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Corbin Police investigating broken storefront windows at Trademart

Corbin Police are asking for the public’s help to locate the individual(s) who broke multiple storefront windows at the Trademart Shopping Center overnight Sunday. Lt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said the vandal(s) struck the windows at Books-a-Million,...

Corbin Tourism considering revised Christmas parade

The Corbin Tourism Commission is considering a twist on the annual Christmas parade to allow it to go forward during the COVID–19 pandemic. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said she is working on the possibility of a reverse parade that would see the floats and entries park on the...

Pavilion planned for Corbin’s Main Street

The Corbin Tourism Commission is working on plans for the construction of a pavilion on its Main Street lot. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said the initial plan for the project is for a “U” shaped structure with an open area in the middle coming out to the front of the property....

North Corbin man charged with wanton endangerment over shots fired in crowded neighborhood

A north Corbin man was charged with two counts of wanton endangerment for allegedly firing a rifle in a crowded neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher S. West, 28 at a residence off of Appaloosa trail, off of North Ky. 1223. Deputy...

Laurel, Knox Co. deputies seize pound of meth Thursday

A joint effort between Laurel and Knox County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of three Louisville residents and the seizure of approximately one pound of methamphetamine Thursday night. Deandre M. Johnson, 30, Robert Bright, 26, and Bennasha K. Harris, 23, were arrested...

Gov. Andy Beshear makes recommendations for Halloween activities

Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to make a plan for Halloween trick-or-treating, whether they have children who will be participating, or they plan to give out candy. “We need a plan because our kids are excited,” Beshear said adding that it is just over a week until...

Corbin City Commission approves one-time cost of living adjustment for city employees

City of Corbin employees saved the city $93,000 in health insurance costs over the last year and the Corbin City Commission agreed to pass that back to the employees during its regular meeting Monday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

City of London responds to annexation lawsuit

The City of London filed an answer to the City of Corbin and MPI Ky., LLC’s lawsuit over its attempt to annex property in the area known as north Corbin. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Corbin Utilities Commission resuming disconnects on Nov. 21

Corbin Utilities customers will soon face cutoffs over delinquent utility bills. Ron Herd, General Manager of the Corbin Utilities Commission, said the company, which has suspended disconnects since March because of COVID–19, will resume cutoffs in November. “Our arrears is...

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to two drug-related arrests Thursday

A report of a suspicious vehicle outside a north Corbin business early Thursday morning, let to the arrest of One person for trafficking methamphetamine, while a second was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrest Jason D. Proffitt, 44,...