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Baptist Health Corbin lowering age for COVID-19 vaccinations to 60

Baptist Health Corbin has moved to phase 1C in the COVID–19 vaccination plan, opening appointments to individuals age 60 and older. Hospital officials noted that demand for appointments for individuals in Phase 1B, which includes ages 70 and older along with childcare workers, is...

Corbin firefighters pitch in to help neighbors

Seven Corbin firefighters answered the call for help from nearby counties in the wake of the snow and ice storms that blanked the blanketed the area last week. Courtesy of Corbin Fire Department Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Gov. encourages schools to reopen in March

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new executive order which will expand in-person instruction for schools across the commonwealth Tuesday during his daily press conference. The order recommends all public-school districts offer or expand in-person instructional opportunities...

Laurel County deputies investigating movie prop $100 bill presented at local business

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the attempt to use a fake $100 bill at a local business last week. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the $100 bill appears to be a movie prop, noting it had pink Chinese lettering on it, is...

Lily woman arrested after deputies find her passed out in running vehicle

A Lily woman found passed out in a running minivan on Pine Grove School Road early Monday morning was charged with DUI. 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

Corbin man charged with strangling girlfriend

A complaint about a domestic dispute with shots fired at a Corbin residence Sunday night resulted in the arrest of a male suspect on strangulation, wanton endangerment and other charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

UC online criminal justice program ranked No. 1 in Ky.

The University of the Cumberlands’ online master’s program in criminal justice administration was recently ranked number one in Kentucky as a part of the U.S. News and World Report’s annual review of colleges and universities. The ranking is based on strong traditional academic...

West Knox firefighters battle tractor-trailer fire Friday morning

West Knox, Keavy and Corbin Fire departments responded to a tractor-trailer truck fire on the Exit 29 off ramp Friday morning. West Knox Chief Darryl Baker said firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 7 a.m. in response to a report of a truck park along the...

Family suing insurance companies following 2020 Corbin fire

(Jeff Ledington, Mountain Advocate) A mother and daughter are suing for breach of contract and negligence relating to a fire early last year. 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?...
Posted On 19 Feb 2021
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Do you qualify for emergency Medicaid? You can find out at Grace Health event Saturday in Corbin

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may qualify for free insurance through an emergency state program, and a local medical group is hosting an event Saturday to help you find out more about the program and see whether you qualify. “Due to the state of emergency, Kentucky is...
Posted On 18 Feb 2021