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NIBROC gets $15,000 boost from Tourism Commission; Chamber decides to allow out-of-town vendors

Corbin Tourism officials pledged $15,000 to help support this year's NIBROC Festival, with a promise of more to come if it is needed in the future.

City agrees to pay former Arena management firm $65,000 to settle lawsuit

The legal battle between the City of Corbin and the Philadelphia-based firm that formerly managed the city's 5,000-seat arena has finally reached a conclusion after city officials agreed to a $65,000 settlement with the company Monday.

Latest occupational tax decision goes against Corbin

The latest round of legal wrangling between the city of Corbin and the Knox County Fiscal Court over occupational taxes has gone Knox County's way, but Corbin leaders vowed this week they will appeal the decision in the near future.

Sander’s Park organizer defends fundraising efforts for statue

One of the principal organizers behind a downtown Corbin park dedicated to Kentucky Fried Chicken Founder Colonel Harland Sanders defended recent fundraising efforts by the non-profit group behind the park amid concerns, voiced by some members of the Corbin Tourism and...

Hundreds attend Whayne Supply’s centennial celebration in Corbin

Over 500 people gathered Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of Corbin’s most venerable corporate citizens.
Whayne Supply Company held its centennial celebration at its Corbin branch with a daylong party open to employees, retirees, dignitaries...

Road construction set to begin today in downtown Corbin

Motorist in downtown Corbin should expect some significant delays until around mid June due to a $1.3 million road construction project — the completion of repaving on Kentucky Ave. and Main Street that began last fall.

Wet weather forces county road crews to tackle pair of mudslides

County road crews worked diligently last week and into this week to deal with a pair of mudslides the spilled across local roadways, trapping residents in for a short time who live on one local rural roadway.

Attorney General says Whitley Jailer violated Open Records Act

The Kentucky Attorney General has ruled that Whitley County's Jailer recently ran afoul of state open records laws in responding to a request for information from the Sheriff regarding "alleged wrongdoing or injuries to inmates."

$1.3 million road construction project to begin in downtown Corbin May 20

A $1.3 million project to improve the two main roadways in downtown Corbin is set to begin May 20, and local officials say it is some of the most significant work being done to downtown streets in years.

Organizers say Corbin gospel music showcase surpassed expectations

  Straight Creek was one of the first musical acts to play at the First Annual Corbin Gospel Music Concert held last Friday at The Arena. A first-of-its-kind local gospel music showcase went better than expected, organizers are saying this week, and plans are in the works...