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Corbin’s youngest-ever mayor passed away earlier this week at the age of 68. Eric Burgan was elected as Mayor of Corbin in February of 1981 in a special election that took place after the passing of Mayor R.C. Miller. At the time of his election he was serving on the Corbin City...

Last Friday, many restaurants in our area were finally allowed to once again open their doors to customers wanting to enjoy a sit-down meal. Among those restaurants was David’s Steakhouse of Corbin, which had been closed to walk-in visits for the better part of two months. “Being...

Soon to be eighteen-year-old Taylor Renfro had already faced more obstacles in her first year of life than most will encounter during the course of an an entire lifetime. Born with heart issues, she had to undergo a heart transplant procedure at just four months of age. To make...

This past Sunday afternoon I took some photos of the Lynn Camp High School senior parade, and I have to admit, I found myself feeling just a little bit jealous. Listen, I know that the coronavirus pandemic has robbed our seniors of many things this year. That is not in question,...

Many, who wear glasses or contact lenses, might have taken their access to eye health care for granted before the COVID-19 pandemic. But since reopening, phones have been ringing nonstop at Associates in Eye Care (AEC) with people scheduling their eye health exams, or being...

(OpEd by Dr. James Finck, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and Chair of the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Follow Historically Speaking at www.Historicallyspeaking.blog or on Facebook.) With the shutdown of everything...

As the economy continues the re-opening effort in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, local business owners are also making plans to open their doors and welcome customers back inside. Among those business owners are Mark Shepherd, owner of Bubby’s BBQ and Buffet in Corbin.

About 100 people turned out on May 7 for a wave parade to help 95 years young Anna Cox celebrate her birthday, including police cars, fire trucks, and a horse drawn wagon that she later took a ride on as a birthday treat.  

As of right now, Governor Andy Beshear’s plan for re-opening the economy has salons and barbershops slated to re-open on May 25. Shirley Nance and Glenda Sizemore of Falls Plaza Salon in Corbin both say they are ready to get back to work, but they are also continuing to be...

CSX Corporation has advised that the railroad crossing at KY 904 (mile point 5.181) in Whitley County will be closed on parts of Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, according to a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet release. Work hours on both days will be from 8 a.m. – 5...