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Whitley, W’burg students return to school March 8; Corbin returned March 1

Starting next week, barring unforeseen weather delays, all school districts in Whitley County will be back to in-person classes four days each week for students opting to attend in-person instruction. Students at Corbin Independent Schools returned to in-person classes on March...
Posted On 03 Mar 2021

Whitley, Laurel, Knox and Bell all remain in the red

While 101 counties have escaped the red zone, Whitley, Laurel, Knox and Bell counties all have COVID incidence rates greater than 25. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced seven additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 3,374....

Jellico Hospital closed for business

The Jellico Community Hospital is closed after the Jellico City Council unanimously voted to terminate the contract with Rennova Health during its meeting on Feb. 25. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Judge orders cell phone to be analyzed in triple homicide case

Judge Dan Ballou sustained an order Monday requiring prosecutors to turn over a victim’s cell phone, which is in the possession of Corbin Police Department, to be analyzed in a three-count murder case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Routine patrol results in drug bust at elementary school

A routine sheriff’s patrol at Oak Grove Elementary Sunday night led to the arrest of a Corbin man for trafficking methamphetamine. 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 school board approves career center design

If all goes according to plan, the new Whitley County High School Career and Technical Education Building should be ready for students as soon as August 2022. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 01 Mar 2021

Entertaining Angels Unaware

Running a charitable endeavor or ministry usually isn’t cheap, let alone an easy undertaking. First Baptist Church’s White Flag Ministry, which provides the homeless and others with motel lodging on nights when the forecast predicts that the temperature will drop below 29...
Posted On 28 Feb 2021

Whitley County Sheriff’s Dept. answers 1,347 calls in January

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department had a busy month of January. During the month of January, sheriff’s deputies answered 1,347 requests for assistance, and responded to 24 motor vehicle collisions. The sheriff’s department also opened 39 new criminal cases, and it made 76...
Posted On 27 Feb 2021

Adopt a 2021 Corbin High School Senior

While the Corbin High School Class of 2021 has not had the traditional adventures of high school seniors, one senior’s mom has established a Facebook group to allow members of the community to adopt one or more of the seniors. “Adopt a senior 2021 Corbin High School,” is a public...

Officer receives Governor’s award

Corbin Police Department Patrolman Justin Walker has been recognized by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) for his efforts to target impaired drivers. For the second consecutive year, Walker has led his department and made 23 impaired driving arrests in 2020. Walker...
Posted On 26 Feb 2021