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Baptist Health Corbin hosts radiation center dedication

Baptist Health Corbin invited some patients, staff and physicians to write messages of hope and healing on the walls of its new Radiation Oncology Center during its dedication ceremony on Jan. 8. “At Baptist Health Corbin, we believe that our patients heal best when they are...

Whitley County announces one new COVID related death Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department announced one additional death related to COVID-19 Thursday. Gov. Andy Beshear also announced that 270 members of the National Guard will be sent to Washington D.C. for the presidential inauguration. Whitley County The Whitley County Health...

Corbin man charged in connection with three convenience store break-ins

A Corbin man was arrested early Thursday morning following and investigation into break-in attempts at three local convenience stores. Corbin Police have charged Jerrad L. Gilbert, 19, with one count of third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree...

Corbin Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 18th

Get your stretchy pants ready because Restaurant Week is coming to Corbin from Jan. 18 to 23. “This six-day long dining event is a great opportunity to experience why Corbin is one of the top food destinations in the state,” said Maggy Kriebel, director of The Corbin Tourism and...

After 6 months, Taylor transferred to state prison

Courtney Taylor, who is serving three sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2017 killings of her husband and two teenage daughters, has gotten her wish and was been transferred out of the Whitley County Detention Center about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. On...
Posted On 14 Jan 2021

Journey to 320 is just beginning

After running 50 miles on Jan. 8, Zack Horvath’s 320-mile run came to an end. This was the second time Horvath has attempted a 300+ mile run, but has had to end it prior to completion. His initial attempt was on Dec. 12. That run ended due to an injury. Horvath’s attempt in Jan....

Police use force to end barricade situation with armed man

A Brush Arbor man, who engaged in a standoff with police for over two hours early Thursday morning while he was locked in his bathroom and who allegedly fired gun shots in the vicinity of police officers, is still behind bars in the Whitley County Detention Center. Read this...
Posted On 13 Jan 2021

Corbin Downtown adds Colonel Fest, pub crawl to 2021 list of events

Corbin Downtown has released its 2021 calendar that features 28 festivals and events throughout the 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? Join Us

Beshear announces more than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19

Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 3,000 new cases Tuesday in the Commonwealth making it the fourth-highest Tuesday on record. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced 27 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 2,634. There are...

Fight complaint leads to arrest of Corbin couple

What began as a fight complaint at a north Corbin business Sunday morning, ended with a vehicle pursuit and the arrest of a Corbin couple. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lisa Baker, 38, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first-degree wanton...