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Wilson elected jailer in first bid for public office

Following a six-way contest in what was believed to be anyone’s race, Jason Wilson emerged victorious Tuesday in rather convincing fashion as Whitley County’s Republican candidate for jailer. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

New scenic motor trail created in Corbin

I Be Dam—a new scenic motor trail has popped up in Corbin! The new trail, aptly named due to its featuring of the Laurel River Dam as it’s midway point, begins in downtown Corbin and snakes a total of 36 miles through areas of Whitley and Laurel Counties on KY-312 and KY-192,...

Cumberland Falls a finalist for Kentucky Living’s Best in Kentucky

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has again been named among the list of finalists for Kentucky Living’s Best in Kentucky Contest, a place the park is certainly no stranger to. The contest, which has been ongoing for more than a decade now, is meant to highlight locations...

Photo Gallery: Snoop Dogg at The Corbin Arena

The Corbin Arena was bumping Saturday night as Snoop Dogg, with special guests Warren G and Tha Eastsidaz, lit up the stage for a packed house with a number of classic hits, such as “Gin and Juice” and “Who Am I?”

Stivers to speak at monthly chamber luncheon

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers with be speaking on the 2022 legislative session next week during a luncheon co-hosted by the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Knox County Chamber of Commerce. The monthly luncheon will be held Tuesday, May 17, at 11:45 a.m. at...

Corbin man charge with spitting on officer after arrest

A Corbin man , who was arrested late Friday night by a Kentucky Fish & Wildlife officer, is facing numerous charges, including third-degree assault for allegedly spitting on the arresting officer. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Main Street parking woes discussed by Williamsburg City Council

As more and more businesses have continued to crop up over the past few years in downtown Williamsburg, revitalizing its once-austere Main Street with a variety of new shops and restaurants, a different kind of problem has begun to make itself known: parking. Read this story and...

Corbin ATC students create specialty bike racks for city

The City of Corbin will soon be adorned with one-of-a-kind bike racks designed and built by local students as plans to make the area more bike-friendly continue to move forward. As part of a joint effort between the city, the Whitley County Health Department, Corbin Tourism and...

Sweet to take final bow as Colonel Players director

When the curtain closes this weekend on the Whitley County Colonel Players’ final production of the year, the drama program’s instructor will take his final bow in that role, where he has taught and directed for 21 years. David Sweet, known affectionally by his drama students ...

Whitley BOE approves district-wide wage increase

Employees of the Whitley County School District will have a little more money in their pockets later this year following a decision Monday evening during the Whitley County Board of Education’s special-called meeting. While some will see a bigger wage increase than others, the...