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Getting it ready to set…

After several weeks, the renovations to the sand volleyball courts in downtown Corbin are nearly complete. The sand has been completely replaced. A new drainage system has been installed. The grass underneath the court that had begun growing through has been completely torn out....

Former north Corbin steakhouse damaged by fire Friday morning

The former Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse in north Corbin was severely damaged by fire early Friday morning. West Knox firefighters were called to the scene on West Cumberland Gap Pkwy. at approximately 12:30 a.m. “It was about 50 percent involved,” said West Knox Fire Chief Darryl...

Keavy man charged with trafficking heroin, meth

A Keavy man was arrested early Wednesday morning on drug trafficking charges after police found more than five grams of heroin, four grams of methamphetamine and a set of digital scales in his car at a north Corbin truck stop. Christopher Mason, 33, was charged with first-degree...

Kentucky State Police investigating Laurel County deputies’ discharge of firearms during pursuit of suspected bank robbers

Kentucky State Police are investigating the circumstances under which Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies discharged their weapons Thursday while attempting to arrest two people wanted in connection with a bank robbery. According to the initial investigation, deputies fired their...

Friday is deadline to request absentee ballot for 2020 general election

11:59 pm. Friday is the deadline to request and absentee ballot for the 2020 general election. Absentee ballots may be requested online at www.govvoteky.com, or by contacting the county clerk’s office in the county in which the voter resides. The number to Whitley County Clerk...

Better Business Bureau warns of breast cancer charity scams

Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings with it a wave of appeals to donate to breast cancer charities. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to research charities and cause-related products carefully before making a donation or buying a pink-ribbon product. According to...

Corbin’s Octoberfest to be held Saturday

Downtown Corbin’s revised Octoberfest is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday. Downtown/Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel, who had initially expected about 40 vendors, said 70 vendors have signed up to participate. “It is the simple fact that the vendors haven’t had any events...

Attorney for doctor charged with fleeing police responds to charges

The attorney for the Corbin doctor, who is charged with being under the influence when he led police on a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of 140 mph Sunday night, said his client is maintaining his innocence in the case. B.J. Foley is representing Dr. Keith A. Clifton, 64,...

Number of new COVID-19 cases dip significantly in Whitley County Tuesday, but county still in the red

Following several days of double-digit reports, officials at the Whitley County Health Department reported seven new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday. That brings the total number of cases in Whitley County to 551. There are currently 181 active cases, with five people hospitalized, and...

North Corbin man charged with rape of eight-year-old

A north Corbin man was arrest Tuesday afternoon in connection with the rape of a young child. 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