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Spike in new COVID-19 cases prompts school officials to delay return to in-person learning

Students across Whitley County who had planned to return to in-person classes at area schools for the first time since early March will have to wait a little longer.

Whitley County sets new record with 32 new COVID–19 cases on Friday

The Whitley County Health Department announced a record new number of COVID–19 cases on Friday as 32 people tested positive. Officials noted that brings the total number of cases in Whitley County to 370. Whitley County Health Department Director Marcy Rein said despite the...

Whitley County School District officials announce plans for COPS grant funds

Officials with the Whitley County School District announced their plans for the more than $350,000 the school system is slated to receive through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant. Officials announced Friday that the funds, totaling $356,651, would be used to...

Digging it up

Crews began digging up the sand volleyball court in Corbin Monday morning, which will be refurbished. Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams said the project is expected to take several weeks. The courts will be made to regulation and with proper drainage to keep the area from flooding.

Corbin City Commission approves final plans for Miller Park renovations

The final plans for the improvements to Miller Park were unveiled during the regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission Monday. Derek Phillips with Deco Architects presented the plans for the park off of Barton Mill Road, to the city commission, which the commissioners...

Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Bell Counties report additional COVID–19 cases Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department reported 10 new COVID–19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases 338. According to health department officials, there are 97 active cases, with five of those being hospitalized and 92 people isolating at home.   Knox County...

UPDATE: Whitley County COVID–19 cases remain within threshold to allow in-person classes to resume

UPDATE: Despite additional COVID–19 cases being reported on Thursday, the incidence rate has remained below the number that would have prevented schools across Whitley County from resuming in-person classes on Monday. With the 10 new cases reported on Thursday, the incidence rate...

Whitley County ties its own record for most new COVID–19 cases in a day with 19 Wednesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 19 new COVID–19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 328. Officials stated there are 87 active cases. Five of those are hospitalized while the other 82 are isolating at home. Today’s total ties the record for the...

KSP find Gray woman with 1.75 pounds of meth, 1 pound of marijuana, $14k cash

Kentucky State Police arrested a Gray woman Friday morning after they found 1.75 pounds of methamphetamine, one pound of marijuana, and $14,000 in cash on her person, in her vehicle, and in her storage units in Laurel County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Laurel County Grand Jury indicts Corbin man in stabbing case

A Corbin man was indicted Friday in connection with a stabbing incident outside a Keavy area business last October. 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