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Dishonest 911 Board vote should be reversed

In my opinion, the Whitley County 911 Board made a rather lame attempt at trying to rewrite history at its January meeting.
Let me explain.

Man who destroyed Corbin pumpkin displays ordered to pay restitution, perform community service

A Corbin man, arrested last October for destroying decorative displays in downtown Corbin in broad daylight, has been ordered to pay $700 in restitution for his actions and will also serve community service.

Local industrial development leader Charles Buchanan dies at age 91

A long-time leader in economic improvement, industrial recruiting and infrastructure improvements in the area died Monday at the age of 91.

New restaurant specializing in wine, craft beers and atmosphere coming to Corbin

  A Corbin couple is hoping to add one more dimension to a burgeoning downtown scene with a small, intimate restaurant that specializes in wine, craft beers, appetizers and atmosphere.

Airport board, local leaders seeking to refinance debt

  Half way through the new fiscal year, the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport has lost $23,056 so far, but local leaders and airport officials are hoping to turn the financial ship around with prudent measures and a plan to refinance the airport’s outstanding debt.

Man dies in head-on crash on Hwy. 770 near Corbin Tuesday

A head-on crash on KY 770 in north Corbin Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of a Gray man, and police are still investigating the cause of the collision.

Corbin schools considering policy to limit early admission to Kindergarten

The Corbin Independent School Systems Board of Education is considering measures to severely limit the number of students allowed to enter in kindergarten at an early age, citing loss of funding as the major impetus behind the possible move.

Italian restaurant plans move to downtown Corbin

A popular Corbin restaurant is planning a move soon into the heart of downtown Corbin, further improving and enlivening a burgeoning restaurant scene in the heart of the city.

Experimental outdoor dining structures to be unveiled in Corbin this spring

Outdoor, curbside dining will soon become a regular sight in downtown Corbin when the first of several experimental “parallel parks” are unveiled this spring.

More employees accusing Applebee’s of cheating them out of tips, wages

Nine more current and former workers at Applebee’s restaurant in Corbin have come forward, bringing to a total of 58 the number who are accusing the company of cheating them out of tips and wages and have joined in on a potentially massive lawsuit seeking back pay for...