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Corbin Cheerleaders honored at Rupp

“To say this year has been a journey would be an understatement,” wrote Corbin High School Cheerleading Coach Shonya O’Neill on her Facebook page. “This little team has had many ups and downs and heartbreak after heartbreak.” O’Neill’s team was crowned the Sweet 16 In-game State...

Almost a dozen witnesses called as of Tuesday in triple murder trial

The prosecution has called almost a dozen witnesses in the first two days of a triple homicide trial. Tuesday marked the second day of testimony, but the beginning of the third week, in Paul Brock’s trial. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Testimony begins in second trial of man accused of triple homicide

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) After two weeks of questioning, sixteen jurors have been selected to...

Virtual Dementia Tour® training hosted at Christian Health Center

Because of a grant approved by the Kentucky Office of Inspector General, staff at the Christian Health Center in Corbin had the opportunity to complete Virtual Dementia Tour® training (VDT) on Feb. 24. The training was provided by Second Wind Dreams® (SWD) and is available for up...

Seventeen cents, four place settings and 150,000 Kentuckians

It took seventeen cents for me to begin to understand the often sad and frustrating reality of the approximately 150,000 Kentuckians living with dementia. When I arrived at Christian Community Care in Corbin on Feb. 24, I had a vague understanding of what I would be doing. I had...

Corbin Police recover vehicle stolen in 2019

Corbin Police Department responded to a call for a collision with injury on Feb. 23, but when officers arrived, no collision was located. Officers did find, however, a vehicle that had been reported stolen in 2019 concealed under black plastic. Corbin Police Department Major Coy...

“Pack-the-Cruiser” event exceeds expectations

A “Pack-the-Cruiser” event, hosted by Speedway Corporation in partnership with the Corbin Police Department, received so many donations, one police cruiser was not large enough to transport them. Grace on the Hill, the recipient of the donated items, brought a box truck to the...

KSP assists Williamsburg Police Department in search for wanted man

Members of the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team (SRT) assisted the Williamsburg Police Department during its search for Rodney S. Richardson on Wednesday. According to a Facebook post by the police department, Richardson has been a wanted person since 2017 on charges...

Bourbon Barn’s Russia vodka sales to benefit Ukraine Red Cross

The Bourbon Barn in Williamsburg is taking a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by depleting its supply of Russian vodkas. 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

Jury selection underway in capital murder trial

The second trial of a man accused of triple homicide and fetal homicide started Tuesday morning in Whitley Circuit Court. Paul Brock is charged with three counts of capital murder and fetal homicide. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Read this story and more for just...