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Mountain View Lodge ablaze, again

Corbin firefighters spent approximately three hours Tuesday morning working to extinguish a structure fire at the former Mountain View Lodge hotel, off of Exit 25 Firefighters battled another structure fire at the old Mountain View Lodge earlier this year. Read this story and...

Whitley County remains in the orange zone

Whitley County remains in the orange zone with a COVID-19 incidence rate of 16.9, but Laurel, Knox and Bell counties all stay firmly in the red zone. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced six additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s...

Cumberland Falls cleanup on March 27

The PRIDE Spring Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cumberland Falls State Park. Participants will be picking up litter on Highway 90. “We are excited about the Cumberland Falls Cleanup,” said Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White. “They are...

Whitley and Laurel counties are out of the red

Whitley and Laurel counties are out of the red as COVID-19 incidence rates remain below 25. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced 25 additional COVID–19 cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total to 3,425. There are currently 57 active cases, of which...

Gray duo charged with attempted burglary at Central Christian Academy

A Gray duo was arrested Friday in connection with an attempted break-in at Central Christian Academy in Gray overnight Thursday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Whitley County reports 11 highway fatalities in 2020, Laurel County reports 13 deaths

Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year according to preliminary numbers from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS). Initial data indicates there were 778 fatalities in 2020, compared to 732 in 2019 – a 5 percent increase. “2020...
Posted On 08 Mar 2021

Enjoying some playground fun

Fun under the sun: These youngsters enjoyed a recent sunny day at the Larry Stevens Playground, which is located at Rotary Park in Corbin.

Depot Street Market returns April 1

Going into its ninth year, the monthly Corbin Community Yard Sale will be expanding. Corbin Downtown Director Maggy Kriebel said the Depot Street Market, as the yard sale will now be known, will have expanded hours and offerings. Beginning April 1 and continuing the first...

Attorney becomes defendant

A local attorney is facing a federal lawsuit claiming that he was negligent in his actions in a representing a Michigan man in an auto injury lawsuit. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Ky. Senate passes bill that would permit Corbin to annex into Laurel County

After multiple attempts, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, successfully guided legislation that would permit the City of Corbin to annex property in Laurel County through the Senate. Senate Bill 274, which Stivers introduced on Feb. 23, passed the Senate Friday by a...