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Whitley County FFA travels to EKU

The Whitley County FFA Chapter traveled to Eastern Kentucky University for the Kentucky River Region Fall Field Day on Oct. 19. The chapter had individuals participating in tractor driving and land judging. Students competing in land judging looked at four sites on EKU’s farm....

Kevin Costner and Modern West take over the Corbin Arena Saturday

Well-known actor Kevin Costner graced the stage of the Corbin Arena with his band, Modern West, for his Tales from Yellowstone tour. Costner told stories of many of the songs he has written throughout his time filming the show “Yellowstone” and during his acting career. 

New hire at Whitley County Detention Center comes home to serve community

One Whitley County native has come home to work and serve in the community. Whitley County Jailer Brian Lawson announced that Andrew Fuson has been hired on at the Whitley County Detention Center. Fuson comes to the detention center with a wealth of knowledge and training, Lawson...

Prosecutorial system in Whitley County makes history

The Whitley County prosecutorial system made history on Monday when three assistant county attorneys were sworn in as assistant Commonwealth attorneys. Aaron Howard, Joshua Price and John Reynolds will be serving double duty working in both offices. County attorney Bob Hammons...

Regina Huff endorses Nick Wilson for State Representative race

Whitley County native, Nick Wilson, will be looking for votes in the upcoming 82nd District State Representative race. Wilson is looking to earn the seat currently filled by Rep. Regina Huff. Huff announced on Monday that she is not planning to seek reelection for the upcoming...

Corbin Elementary students compete in Halloween themed contests

Students at Corbin Elementary School had the opportunity to let their creativity take center stage during the school’s Halloween themed contests last week. More than 70 pumpkins were submitted for the library’s character pumpkin contest. Corbin Elementary School’s librarian Emily...

Williamsburg Choir to open for Foreigner at The Corbin Arena

Williamsburg Choir will be the opener for Foreigner on Nov. 4 at The Corbin Arena. WANV London Kool Gold hosted the competition between the Lynn Camp High School and Williamsburg High School choirs. Community members were able to vote for their choice of school online. The choirs...

Accident downs two electric poles, closes two Corbin schools

A single vehicle accident resulted in two downed electric poles and virtual learning for students at the Corbin Educational Center and Corbin High School Wednesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the accident on Main Street in Corbin near City Hall at approximately 7 a.m. The...

Hampton-Haigen Home now open in Corbin

Named after her two daughters, Hailee Farmer’s dream of owning a storefront has come to fruition in the form of Hampton-Haigen Home. “I thought I would just combine the names and make a store,” said Farmer, a Corbin native. The store, located on the corner of 6th Street and Depot...