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UPDATED: Truck driver that causes I-75 crash pleads guilty to DUI

The driver of a tractor trailer involved in a two-vehicle accident on I-75 last Thursday afternoon had admitted to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and was sentenced Monday in Whitley District Court.

WCHS hosting free community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 25

Whitley County High School is opening its doors wide to literally anyone that wants to come and enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 25 — a first-ever event organizers say is a way to connect the school system more closely with the community.

McNeel praised by friends, colleagues as humble visionary

Outgoing Corbin Schools Superintendent Ed McNeel said when he officially retires in December, he hopes he will be remembered for laying the groundwork for one of the top performing school districts in the state to do even better.

Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel to perform in London Nov. 28

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Tommy Emmanuel, A Special Christmas Show, Saturday, November 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, London, KY.

Williamsburg Shop With a Cop participants

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Truck crashes into south Corbin towing and repair shop

A south Corbin business suffered significant damage last Friday night after a pick-up truck crashed into it, and police say the incident happened due to a simple mistake.

Police, shop owner team up to recover stolen motorcycles; two arrested

A local business owner says tips from friends in the community — along with quick, decisive response from local law enforcement — led to the recovery of several stolen motorcycles and other items taken from his store last week, and the arrest of two of the three...

Excavation underway for third ‘spec building’ at local industrial park

Excavation has begun for the construction of a third speculative building in the Southeast Kentucky Business Park — a project slated to cost just over $1.6 million.

Quarles makes Corbin stop during 17-county campaign blitz

The Republican candidate for Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture made a final push for votes last week with a stop in Corbin at a popular downtown restaurant.