W’burg man and his mother plead guilty to charges of attempted drug smuggling at Whitley Co. Detention Center

A Williamsburg man currently serving a 60-year sentence for his role in a 2019 murder and his mother have each pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection to an attempt to smuggle drugs into the Whitley County Detention Center last year.

Fifth Street Road roundabout construction should be complete this summer

Construction of a roundabout on Fifth Street Road near Black Diamond Road and Corbin Primary School is expected to be completed this summer.

New trial date set for W’Burg man after hung jury during murder trial last month

Following last month’s trial that ended with a hung jury, a new trial date has been set for a Williamsburg man accused of fatally shooting his stepson in 2022.

Grand jury indicts Corbin man on 262 counts of possession of pornographic images of minors

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday after hundreds of images allegedly portraying a sexual performance by a minor were found on his computer earlier this year.

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Corbin Arena wins Appalachian Arts Entertainment Award for best venue

For the second time in three years, the Corbin Arena has been named the best place across 13 states to catch a live show.

The Corbin Arena was named the 2024 Best Large Music Venue (501 seats or greater) during the Appalachian Arts Entertainment Award’s ceremony Saturday at Prestonsburg’s Mountain Arts Center.

“It is truly an honor to be the 2024 recipients of the Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Award for Best Venue. We are immensely appreciative of the recognition we have received for the dedicated effort and hard work invested in the growth and development of the Arena over the past few years,” said Arena General Manager Kristina Balla.

In January, the Corbin Arena was named as one of three finalists for the award along with the Charleston Coliseum and The Burl.

The nominees had to be from the Appalachian region, which includes: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Arena staff were unable to make the awards ceremony Saturday as they were hosting a Ryan Upchurch concert that evening.

The Corbin Arena won the same award in 2022.

Connor indicted by Whitley County Grand Jury, charged with murder of Charles Ohler

The Corbin man accused of fatally shooting Charles Ohler earlier this year has been indicted by a Whitley County grand jury.

Corbin seeking grants for flock cameras, senior center renovation

The City of Corbin is seeking various grants that would pay for flock cameras for the police department, renovate the Corbin Senior Citizens Center, and provide a rubberized surface for a planned playground.

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