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UPDATED: Police release surveillance photos of man who robbed Circle K store Saturday

Local authorities released surveillance video photos this week in hopes the general public can provide information regarding who is responsible for robbing the Gordon Hill Circle K store in Corbin late Saturday night.

Corbin Tourism Commission approves $9,200 for downtown decorations and events

The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission voted unanimously to give $9,200 to the Downtown Merchants Association for seasonal decorations, and to help support to seasonal events coming up later this year.

Three arrested for stealing scrap metal from old truck stop site

Three Corbin men were arrested Wednesday for stealing scrap metal from a southern Laurel County truck stop that is in the process of being demolished.

Federal judge dismissed slander lawsuit against Sheriff’s deputy

Two men accused by authorities and later exonerated of fighting dogs at a southern Laurel County home in mid-2008 are appealing a federal judge's ruling dismissing a lawsuit they filed against the Laurel County Sheriff's Department and the Deputy who arrested them.

UPDATED: Elderly Corbin man now faces murder charge after sister dies from injuries sustained in high speed chase

A Corbin man is now facing a murder charge following his alleged involvement Monday in a wild high-speed chase in Rockcastle County during which he reportedly rammed his vehicle into a van driven by his brother and occupied by his sister.

Corbin resident hopes to solve mystery of missing class ring

A Corbin man is hoping to solve a 12-year-old mystery, and in the process reunite a long lost middle school class ring with its owner.

Federal, state authorities search Beatty Ave. home again Tuesday

For the second time in a week, federal agents searched the home of a Corbin man arrested on methamphetamine, gun and explosives charges ... but police have been quite about exactly what they are looking for.

Local schools ranked according to ACT test results

Rankings are out comparing the performance of Kentucky high schools on the ACT college entrance exam, and all three of Whitley County's school district are in the top half when compared to state counterparts.

Former Corbin dentist remembered as civic leader, humanitarian

A former Corbin dentist and prominent local humanitarian and volunteer died overnight Monday at the age of 77.
Friends and family say Dr. Samuel David Ballou lived a quality life, and gave back to the community and the world much more than he ever received.

Three Corbin men arrested for stealing scrap metal from local construction site

Three Corbin men were arrested Sunday for stealing items from a local construction site.