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Brock to have one last chance to avoid trial

Paul Brock will have one last chance to avoid going to trial in September during a mediation session on Thursday. 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 Fire Dept. captain named president of Kentucky Firefighter’s Association

The Kentucky Firefighter’s Association has installed Corbin Fire Department Captain Eric Philpot as President of the association during the annual conference held this year in Southgate, Kentucky.  Philpot has been full-time for Corbin Fire Department since 2012 and has served as...

PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street fun

Main Street was host to numerous vendors, live entertainment and well-known Corbin locals during NIBROC.  

PHOTO GALLERY: NIBROC Parade

Community members of all ages lined Kentucky Ave. in downtown Corbin to watch the NIBROC parade.

Ky. Open Meetings Law is vital component of our commonwealth

In 1974, one of the public’s greatest tools for holding public agencies in Kentucky accountable was passed by the General Assembly.  The Kentucky Open Meetings Law gives the public the right to attend the meetings of public agencies. With a few exceptions, the public has the...

PHOTO GALLERY: NIBROC carnival rides

The 69th Annual NIBROC Festival was host to several carnival rides including all time favorites such as the scrambler and swings.

Commission approves solar cover for city pool

The Corbin City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of a solar cover and reel for the Corbin City Pool during its regular meeting on Monday.  Paul Dole, the president of KCEOC and spokesperson on behalf of the Piranhas swim team, addressed the board asking for a dome to...

John Jeffries replacement named to school board

The Williamsburg school board recognized new faculty members for this school year during its meeting Tuesday. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education named Donnie Bruce Patrick as the newest member of the board and recognized two students and numerous faculty members...

Protesting masks

A group of about a dozen concerned individuals gathered outside the Whitley County Board of Education office on Aug. 11 to protest the governor’s mask mandate.  “We are a group of parents standing up for our children’s rights,” said Stacie Reyes. “We do not comply. Rand Paul...

Downtown Corbin is getting charging stations for electric vehicles

On Tuesday, the process to install two electric car chargers began in the municipal parking lot behind Sanders Park.  The chargers will be able to service four cars at a time.  “That will also put us on a map where people who drive electric cars, when they are planning their...