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Whitley County Farmer’s Market to hire market manager

In an effort to expand its reach and better serve its members, the Whitley County Farmer’s Market Board of Directors is planning to hire a market manager for its upcoming season.

Corbin boys advance to tournament finals; Williamsburg falls to Clay County

Corbin never could deliver the knockout punch in the nightcap of the boys Region 13 Tournament boys basketball semifinals Saturday night, but they did enough to outlast Bell County 56-48 in a wild, frenetic and highly entertaining rematch between the two teams.

When it comes to Mike Campbell, no one should jump to conclusions

 When I first saw the jailhouse mug shot of former Whitley County High School Athletic Director Mike Campbell, I was saddened.

Lawsuit accuses company of demoting man for having epilepsy

  A Corbin man is accusing a local business of violating Kentucky law for demoting him for having epilepsy.

 

EXTRA CONTENT: Reactions mixed after troubling audit report for city of Corbin

An audit last week revealed that for the second straight fiscal year, the city of Corbin spent more money than it took in — but officials say measures are now being taken to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen for a third year in a row.

The Band Perry plays for near sellout crowd at Corbin Arena

One of the biggest productions in the facility’s five-year-history, The Band Perry delighted a near-sellout crowd at The Arena in Corbin Saturday night … and the show could be the first of several current, popular acts to play at the facility this year.

Paul, Comer unveil plans to spur Appalachian economic growth during downtown Corbin stop

U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer held a “meet and greet” at an iconic downtown Corbin restaurant early Tuesday morning to tout new initiatives they hope will bring economic revitalization to the Appalachian area.

Tourism officials say Sander’s Park now about 85 percent complete

Officials are hoping that principal construction on a downtown Corbin park dedicated to Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Harland Sanders can be complete in less than a month once cold weather breaks for good.

Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Robert Cowan, acclaimed concert pianist

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents Robert Cowan, acclaimed concert pianist, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church, Corbin, Ky.

McBurney to Chamber: ‘State of the city is sound’

 If one word could encapsulate Corbin Mayor Willard McBurney’s “state of the city” speech to members of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Tuesday it would be “progress.”