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Photo Gallery: Stage Construction

Ray Parsons, Mike Huffman, Brent Phillips and Jeff Parsons, who are all with Parsons Construction, labored recently to build this stage on the old Gorman Jones Building lot in Williamsburg, which is located at the corner of Main and Third streets. The company is building the...
Posted On 29 May 2021

Corbin man killed in wreck

A Corbin man was pronounced deceased after a single vehicle accident on KY 312 Thursday afternoon. Damon Longworth, 55, was driving a 1992 red Ford pickup traveling east on KY 312 when the vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a tree, according to a press release from the...

CHS Principal, Assistant Principal both retiring after long careers

They started together and will now retire together. After 28 years Corbin High School principals John Crawford and Nicole Brock have announced their years as Corbin Redhounds will come to an end on July 31. Crawford and Brock are both life-long Redhounds, having both graduated...

Corbin eats more chicken

Chick-fil-A’s mobile food truck made a stop at the Corbin Lowe’s on Monday. People lined up to order from the restaurant’s limited menu, which included fan favorites, such as the Chick-fil-A sandwich, the spicy chicken sandwich, chicken nuggets and chicken wraps. The food truck...

AG finds Whitley Co. Detention Center in violation of Open Records Act

The Whitley County Detention Center was found to be in violation of the Kentucky Open Records Act when it failed to respond in writing to a request for records, denied portions of the request without explanation, and delayed providing records beyond the statutory response period...

Photo Gallery: Green Dot Bicycle Rodeo

Whitley County Spokespeople Bicycle Club hosted a Green Dot Bicycle Rodeo for children ages 2-10 years old on May 20 at Bill Woods Park in Williamsburg. The event promoted bicycle safety by giving away safety instructions, free helmet fittings and goody bags.
Posted On 28 May 2021

Firestone announces $51 million expansion in Williamsburg that will create 250 additional jobs

An additional 250 manufacturing jobs will be coming to Williamsburg as Bridgestone Americas announced a $51 million expansion of the Firestone Industrial Products plant on Thursday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Photo Gallery: Whitley County Farmer’s Market

The Whitley County Farmer’s Market in Williamsburg kicked off on May 20 at Bill Woods Park. It will be open there every Thursday through the growing season from 5 – 7 p.m. The farmer’s market is also held every Tuesday at NIBROC Park in Corbin from 5 – 8 p.m. The...
Posted On 27 May 2021

Photo Gallery: Splash pad opens for season…

The Corbin Splash Pad opened for the season beginning May 25. The splash pad will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent. There is no charge to use the facility. The...

Helton arraigned in federal court, trial set to begin July 27

A Corbin man accused of attempting to kidnap a three-year-old from his yard made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court on Monday. Ronnie L. Helton, 73, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram. Ingram appointed...