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Corbin splash pad opening Friday

The final hurdle to open the new Corbin splash pad is expected to be cleared today, and officials hope to open the facility Friday morning. 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

Firefighters stay busy battling three local blazes Monday

Area fire departments battled three separate house fires in Corbin and Williamsburg Monday. 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

Corbin man found in possession of large amount of methamphetamine, Xanax at north Corbin business

A Corbin man was arrested early Sunday morning outside a north Corbin business after deputies found him in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine, and suspected Xanax. Robert W. Moore, 50, is facing charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance –...

Northbound I-75 to be reduced to one lane Wednesday near state line

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced that the right lane of Interstate 75 will be closed in southern Whitley County on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Officials said the closure is necessary as crews will be conducting surveying operations on a portion of the entrance ramp to...

Laurel deputies find intoxicated Corbin woman standing in middle of Beatty Ave.

A complaint about a woman walking in the middle of Beatty Ave. in Corbin early Friday morning led to the arrest of a Corbin woman on drug possession charges. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies charged Rachel L. Smith, 32, with first-degree possession of a controlled substance –...

Travis Tritt to play The Arena in Corbin on Sept. 26

The Arena in Corbin will welcome country music star Travis Tritt on Sept. 26. The singer known for his hits  including: “Country Club,” “T.R.O.U.B.L.E,” “It’s a Great Day to be Alive,” “Anymore,” “Here’s a Quarter,” “I’m Gonna be Somebody,” and “Modern Day Bonnie and...

Laurel County Sheriff’s Department warns of multiple phone scams

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a number of phone scams that are circulating in the area. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said six different scams have been most frequently reported. The scams include: The caller is posing...

Whitley deputy arrests man found naked at brickyard

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies investigating a complaint about a naked man at the brickyard on Ky. 26 Tuesday night, said the Corbin man told him he woke up naked. Loyall M. Campbell, 36, is facing charges of indecent exposure and public intoxication – controlled substance....

Corbin City Commission approves letter to north Corbin property owners concerning annexation

The Corbin City Commission took the next step in its dispute with the City of London Thursday morning, which is attempting to annex property off of Exit 29, approving a letter to be sent to businesses in the area notifying them that the action is illegal. The commissioners...

Suspect claims cash was legit; he is victim of police brutality

An Illinois man whom area law enforcement arrested on drug trafficking and possession charges early Tuesday morning, claims he was the victim of police brutality. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...