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Group forms to fight expanded alcohol sales in Corbin

Opposition finally began to materialize this week to a ballot initiative that, if approved, would allow expanded sales of alcoholic beverages in Corbin. A vote on the issue is set for Feb. 14.

Corbin man arrested in connection with metal theft from local business

A Corbin man remains in jail this week after authorities say he is connected with the theft of over $5,000 worth of scrap metal from a local business.

New Corbin City Manager gets warm reception from Chamber of Commerce

New Corbin City Manager Michael Phillips spoke Tuesday before a packed house at the monthly membership luncheon of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Authorities investigating death of five-year-old boy at north Corbin motel

Local police are conducting an investigation into the death of a five-year-old boy who was staying in a north Corbin motel Thursday.

New Year’s baby born at BRMC

The first baby born in 2012 at Baptist Regional Medical Center was Alaina Marie Kilgore on January 2, 2012, at 6:39 am, weighing 5 lbs, 15.5 oz to Maggie Neese and Aaron Kilgore.

Following bond violation, former emergency management director to stay in jail

A former local emergency management director, who has pleaded guilty to defrauding a program designed to help prepare communities respond to potential incidents involving chemical weapons, is behind bars this week for violating the terms of his bond.

UPDATED: Police say Corbin couple likely died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Though they are awaiting the results of autopsies to confirm it, Corbin Police say Jeffery Stephenson, 49 and Rebecca Manning, 33 died at a home on Florida Ave. from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Greenville, SC native selected as Corbin’s new City Manager

Months of searching and speculation ended last week as Corbin city leaders officially hired a new city manager - a Greenville, SC native with experience as an administrator for cities and counties in both Georgia and South Carolina.

Local father, son caught with stolen gas well batteries

A Corbin father and his son were arrested Monday for their role in the theft of expensive batteries stolen from natural gas wells in West Virginia.

Lions doing their share

Corbin Lions Club members delivered 240 baskets filled with food and toys on Christmas Eve.