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Kyle Petty charity motorcycle ride making stop in Corbin on May 9

Even the most casual NASCAR fans know the name Kyle Petty. Son of the legendary race car driver Richard Petty, Kyle established his own legacy in the sport over the course of his near 30-year career, and he continues to contribute to this day as a racing analyst and commentator.

Corbin athletics in the spotlight after several big accomplishments

Anyone who follows Corbin High School athletics knows that the Redhounds are no strangers to the spotlight. Since the very beginning, the school’s history is highlighted with countless athletic achievements by both teams and individuals. For this reason, it takes a lot to say...

Free networking event for local employers coming to Corbin Center May 9

“We need more reliable employees.” This is an observation that has been made by employers with increasing frequency in recent years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, many businesses have struggled to stay consistently fully staffed.

New USDA draft environmental assessment does little to change the scope of Jellico Mtn. logging project

Community members are concerned about the lack of changes to the proposed Jellico Mountain logging project outlined in a new draft environmental assessment that was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Forest Service last week, which still...

Martin lends beekeeping expertise during Whitley Small Farms Conference

Last weekend’s Whitley County Small Farms Conference gave farmers, gardeners and conservationists plenty of opportunities to network and learn about a wide range of topics related to agriculture. The two-day event featured numerous guest speakers, live demonstrations, and gave...

Student-Athlete of the Year: Corbin’s Jace Hatfield talks statewide recognition, hopes for the future

Corbin High School junior Jace Hatfield has a lot going on. He is a lineman on the Redhound football team. He throws shot put and discus for the school’s track and field team. He is an A student taking classes in HVAC repair, and oh yeah, he was recently recognized by the...

Eugene Siler, a life revisited (part 5)

Entering into the year 1957, Congressman Eugene Siler, of Williamsburg, continued to establish a track record of being a strong advocate for the people of his district from his seat in the United States House of Representatives.

Terry and Marion Forcht Receive 2024 Award of Excellence from East Kentucky Leadership Foundation

Terry and Marion Forcht have been named the 2024 winners of the Award of Excellence for Private Individuals by the East Kentucky Leadership Foundation.  The Forchts were presented the award during a dinner and ceremony at the 36th Annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference, which...

Update: Draft environmental assessment for proposed Jellico Mtn. logging job to be released

The Stearns Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest has announced that they will release a draft environmental assessment for the Jellico Vegetation Management Project on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The project, now open for public comment, proposes to conduct...

Firefighter injured battling large blaze in North Corbin

A fire at an abandoned truck stop garage just off of I-75 Exit 29 Monday afternoon resulted in one Corbin firefighter having to be airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, where he was later released after being treated for what was determined to be...