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For first time ever, jail staff to undergoe formal firearms training

For the first time deputy jailers at the Whitley County Detention Center are training to become certified in the use of firearms ... and they are utilizing a state-of-the-art virtual reality training system in order to achieve that goal.

Forcht honored by Boy Scouts as a visionary

A Corbin businessman was honored at a special banquet Monday night for embodying the values of the Boy Scouts of America.

BRMC Silver Ball Gala raises $55,000 for charity, health programs

Whether in formal wear or attired to fit the "Denim and Diamonds" theme, about 275 people gathered for the Seventh Annual Silver Ball Gala Saturday to do more than just dress up for a night on the town.

Whitley to get $22.5 million in state road funds

Whitley County will receive roughly $22.5 million in funding for local road projects as part of a funding plan, passed by the Kentucky General Assembly, and signed into law by Gov. Steve Beshear last week.

About 250 turn out for annual Laurel Lake Cleanup

About 250 volunteer descended on Laurel Lake this past Saturday - but it wasn't to swim or fish or enjoy a leisurely day on the houseboat.

Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Ky., Inc. presents The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra

The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, Inc. presents The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra’s “String Spectacular!” Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in London, Kentucky. The Lexington Philharmonic is also celebrating their 50th...

Tourism Commission makes decision on some funding requests

Three days after putting off decisions on over $130,000 worth of funding requests for various events and activities, the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission voted last Thursday on the fate of several of the requests.

Former Chamber Director remembered as having a ‘passion for Corbin’

A well-known and respected community servant, and one of the founders of the venerable NIBROC Festival in Corbin, died last week at the age of 85.

Jury rules company stole Whitley man’s natural gas, awards $218,000 judgment

A Whitley County man -initially sued a decade ago by a Columbus, OH based natural gas company for shutting of gas wells on his Woodbine property - managed to turn the tables in Whitley Circuit Court last week.

Corbin leaders furious over passage of bill to change occupational tax rules

Corbin leaders are boiling mad over amendments to a tax amnesty program that would significantly impact a four-year-long legal battle the city has going with the Knox County Fiscal Court over occupational tax revenues.