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Breaking News: Whitley County High School football player tests positive for COVID-19

One day after the Kentucky High School Athletic Association recommended that fall sports proceed as planned, a Whitley County High School football player has tested positive for COVID-19. “In an effort to keep our school family and community informed, we want to share that the...
Posted On 21 Aug 2020
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Darrell Hendrix named new head coach of Lynn Camp Lady Cats basketball

With Rodney Clarke now manning the helm for the boys basketball team, Darrell Hendrix has assumed the reins for the Lynn Camp Lady Cats. Hendrix is no stranger around the Lynn Camp campus. With wife Nikki Hendrix serving as the head coach of the softball team, he is an assistant...
Posted On 20 Aug 2020
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KHSAA Board of Control votes to stay the course with current plan for fall sports, practices to being Aug. 24

At its Board of Control meeting Thursday morning, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association discussed the possibility of adopting further changes to the 2020 fall sports season. In the end, however, the board voted to keep the current plan in place that would have athletes...
Posted On 20 Aug 2020
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Corbin gets over $500k in CARES Act funding

In collaboration with the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG), Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced that 15 Eastern Kentucky governments were approved for $3,891,092 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for local...
Posted On 20 Aug 2020
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Austin City Saloon turns a negative into positive with special “Karen” promotion

Austin City Saloon in downtown Corbin is known for its unique specials. Case in point, the “COVID Cocktail” that was offered this past spring that included a mixed drink to-go in a mason jar paired with a face mask featuring the restaurant’s logo. Owner Josh Brock’s latest promo...
Posted On 20 Aug 2020
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CSX Corporation to repair rail crossing at KY 296 in Whitley County on Thursday, Aug. 20

CSX Corporation has advised that the railroad crossing at KY 296 (mile point 1.61) in Whitley County will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A detour will be in place during the work hours. Motorists may experience delays. This message is provided as a courtesy...
Posted On 19 Aug 2020
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The Arena will rock while maintaining social distancing Saturday night

This Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC and The Classic Rock Experience will take the Corbin Arena stage. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased at the door although patrons are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets if possible. The box office is open M-F...
Posted On 19 Aug 2020
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Bridge inspections in Laurel, Whitley counties starting Tuesday will shutdown or reduce lanes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced plans to have road/lane closures this week in Laurel and Whitley counties in order to conduct bridge inspections. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to have a road closure on Old Highway 25 (off U.S. 25...
Posted On 17 Aug 2020
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Eric Swords returning home to coach Yellow Jackets basketball team

Williamsburg City School welcomes home Eric Swords to become the new Boys’ Basketball Coach at Williamsburg City School. Eric is a 2004 graduate of Williamsburg City School and was a 4-year letterman in Basketball for the Yellow Jackets.
Posted On 17 Aug 2020
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Eye in the Sky: CHS grad turns interest in drone photography into lucrative business

When Ben Childers first started learning about drone technology as a junior at Corbin High School he never imagined that it would change the course of his life, but now the 22-year-old University of Kentucky law student is approaching his fourth year as owner of his very own...
Posted On 17 Aug 2020
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