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Lillian Babb had a profound impact on my life and career

If you ever get the chance to employ one of your former teachers, then I highly recommend giving it a try. Several years back, Lillian Babb, who was my high school journalism teacher for two years, my sophomore English teacher and my senior German teacher, did some freelance...
Posted On 24 Jul 2024

Corbin police, general government budgets see significant funding decrease in new budget

The City of Corbin’s police department, parks and recreation and general government budgets will see decreased funding and the fire department, public works and the recycling center will see increased funding this fiscal year compared to funding each agency received last fiscal...
Posted On 24 Jul 2024

Patriot Real Estate ribbon cutting…

Patriot Real Estate, which is located at 37 South Park Center Suite 5 in Corbin, held its ribbon cutting on July 12 with help from the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which also presented it with a membership plaque.
Posted On 20 Jul 2024

Photo Gallery: Cumberland Valley Cruise-In…

Appreciating the classics: Over 100 vehicles turned out for Saturday’s Cumberland Valley Cruise In, which took place on Main Street in downtown Corbin.
Posted On 19 Jul 2024

Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) visits Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center

The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF), which is based out of Louisville, spent time on July 10 visiting and touring Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Posted On 18 Jul 2024

Burger Week draws more business into participating restaurants

Food-related events in the city can have a significant impact on the bottom line of local restaurants with Corbin’s recent Burger Week being a good example, Corbin Tourism Director Nancy Conley told the Corbin City Commission during its monthly meeting Monday. Old Town Grill once...
Posted On 18 Jul 2024

Grand Jury indicts Lexington woman in connection to May shoplifting incident that led to vehicle pursuit

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Lexington woman Monday in connection with a May incident where she allegedly shoplifted from the Williamsburg Walmart before leading police on a vehicle pursuit that reached a speed of 100 mph before ending just inside Tennessee, according...
Posted On 17 Jul 2024

Splash pad repairs expected to be done this week

The wait is almost over for local youngsters wanting to enjoy Corbin’s splash pad, which has yet to open this year due to repairs. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 17 Jul 2024

Whitley County Grand Jury indicts Knoxville man, who allegedly poured gas on girlfriend then flicked lighter

A Whitley County grand jury indicted a Knoxville man Monday morning for trying to kill his girlfriend in late May by allegedly pouring a gas and oil mixture on her and then flicking a lighter attempting to set her on fire, according to court documents. A Whitley County Grand Jury...
Posted On 17 Jul 2024

City of Corbin said to be in ‘year of correction’ when it comes to fiscal management strategy

When it comes to the City of Corbin’s budget for the current fiscal year, which started July 1, there is some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that it is going to be a very lean, tight austere budget in order to get spending to conform more closely to the city’s...
Posted On 17 Jul 2024