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23 COVID-19 patients at Baptist Health Corbin but room for more

While hospitals in other parts of the state are struggling to accommodate the increase in COVID–19 patients, officials at Baptist Health Corbin say they are able to continue to provide all normal services. Debbie Hardin, Marketing Manager at the hospital, said there are currently...

Corbin (reverse) Christmas Parade and ice-skating rink set for Saturday

A familiar reminder of Christmas will return to Corbin on Saturday with the annual Corbin Christmas Parade. However, because of the COVID–19 pandemic, Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said the parade will come with a twist where the floats remain still and the spectators...

“Light up Williamsburg”: Businesses and residents encouraged to decorate for holidays

The City of Williamsburg is working to help people avoid having a ‘Blue Christmas’ by encouraging individuals and businesses to decorate for the holidays. “What we are wanting to do this year is really light up Williamsburg,” said Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison as he explained...

Gov. Andy Beshear announces record number of deaths for second day in a row

The Whitley County Health Department announced 26 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,440. There are currently 208 active cases, of which nine are hospitalized. The Laurel County Health Department announced 50 additional cases of COVID–19 on...

Winter Weather Awareness Week

   FRANKFORT, KY: (December 1, 2020) –   As the winter weather season approaches, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee (KWPC) have designated December 1 – 7 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in...

Black Friday continues

Shoppers took to local stores Friday morning to enjoy Black Friday shopping deals. Various local residents looked at books and toys at Ollie’s Bargain Hut. Numerous people also flocked to the Trademart Shopping Center to try and find deals at places ranging from Belks to JC...
Posted On 02 Dec 2020

Chevy Chase arena appearance postponed to 2021

When it comes to the “An Evening With Chevy Chase” event, which was planned at The Arena in Corbin on Wednesday evening, there is some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that the event won’t take place this week. The good news is that it is being rescheduled for 202...
Posted On 02 Dec 2020

Grand Jury hands down indictments in Knox County

A Corbin man was indicted Friday in Knox County for allegedly holding a woman against her will and, repeatedly, abusing her. Roy L. Garland, 38, was indicted on charges of first-degree unlawful imprisonment, second-degree assault, third-degree terroristic threatening and...

Laurel County deputies investigating catalytic converter theft in Keavy

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to locate the individual(s) who stole a catalytic converter off of a church van in the Keavy area overnight Monday. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the van was parked at the...

One person killed in crash on I-75 near Corbin Tuesday

One person was killed Tuesday in a crash involving a tractor-trailer truck and a passenger vehicle on northbound Interstate 75 near Corbin. Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington, public affairs officer at Post 11 in London, said the wreck occurred at approximately 4:50...