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Corbin Tourism Director speaks to Rotary Club about plans for downtown Corbin

Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel was the guest speaker at a recent Corbin Rotary Club meeting where she discussed the planned opening of the new Corbin splash pad, the effort to bring more businesses downtown, and plans for 2021. Kriebel said downtown Corbin, which has seen...

London City Council approves second reading of ordinance to annex portion of north Corbin

The London City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance to annex property in north Corbin Thursday, despite the objection of Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus. Razmus and City Manager Marlon Sams attended the meeting where the council was to vote on the ordinance...

Corbin to receive $15 million grant to fund planned improvements to Cumberland Falls Hwy.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, announced that the City of Corbin has been awarded $15.05 million in grant money to fund the planned improvements of Cumberland Falls Hwy. between the Corbin bypass and Fifth Street. The money was awarded from the U.S. Department...

Corbin restaurant reports employee has tested positive for COVID–19

A Corbin restaurant announced Thursday that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID–19. Brooklyn Brother’s Pizzeria identified the employee on the restaurant’s Facebook page as Emily Moore. “To ensure the safety of our staff and customers, the coworkers who worked with...

Knox County man arrested for DUI, speeding, reckless driving

Kentucky State Police say a Knox County man was intoxicated while driving recklessly and speeding last Friday night on U.S. 25E in Gray. Johnny Mills, 42, is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding – 26 mph or greater over the limit,...

Laurel County man files lawsuit against President Trump, RNC

A Laurel County man, who is acting as his own attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the chairperson of the Republican National Committee claiming that they illegally used the U.S. Mail to obtain campaign contributions from him, obtain personal...

Two airlifted following wreck near Ky. 26 tunnel Tuesday

Two people were airlifted following a single vehicle wreck on Ky. 26 Tuesday afternoon near the railroad underpass. The Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling northbound when it went off the roadway and into a creek just south of the tunnel just after 4 p.m. Woodbine and Oak Grove...

Lily man arrested Monday after pursuit through Corbin

Running a stop sign and failing to use a turn signal sparked a pursuit in Corbin and the arrest of a Lily man on DUI, fleeing or evading and other charges Monday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Pursuit ends after KSP standoff with driver

An altercation involving three men at the intersection of U.S. 25E and the Corbin bypass Sunday afternoon resulted in a vehicle pursuit through Corbin, and a standoff with the driver when he refused to exit the vehicle. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Over half of the tickets already sold for Sept. 26 Travis Tritt concert at The Arena

The Arena in Corbin had a busy day Monday as tickets for the Sept. 26 Travis Tritt concert went on sale. Arena Director Kristi Balla said approximately 1,000 of the 2,000 available tickets were sold between The Arena box office and Ticketmaster. “I think it went really well,”...