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Whitley County announces 28 new COVID–19 cases Thursday; incidence rate up to 42.2

The Whitley County Health Department reported 28 new COVID–19 cases on Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 448. Officials said there are 171 active cases, of which five people are hospitalized and 166 are isolating at home. As of Thursday, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence...

Fall fire season begins today and continues through Dec. 15

Oct. 1 marks the beginning of fall fire season in Kentucky. During the fire hazard season, it is illegal under Kentucky law to have a outdoor fire within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. “This statute is intended to prevent forest fires by allowing...

Laurel County election officials announce voting plans for general election

Laurel County Election officials announced their plans for voting in the 2020 general election. According to officials, the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Friday, Oct. 9. Mail-in ballots must be post marked by Nov. 3. They may also be hand delivered and placed in the...

Audience, signer Travis Tritt, Arena staff happy with return of concerts to Corbin

The packed house of approximately 2,000 people that attended Travis Tritt’s concert Saturday at The Arena in Corbin went well for the people, the artist and the facility, according to Arena Director Kristi Balla. “Travis loved it!” Balla said. “He even gave Corbin a shoutout on...

Annual U.S. 25 Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday

Miles of bargains will be up for grabs Friday and Saturday from Corbin to Florence on Friday and Saturday during the ninth annual U.S. 25 Yard Sale. The event covers 145 miles of the highway from Boone County in northern Kentucky to south of Corbin. Other participating cities and...

Whitley County sees decrease in new COVID–19 cases Wednesday

The Whitley County Health Department reported a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as eight were announced. That brings the county’s total number of cases to 420. Officials stated that there are 143 active cases with five people hospitalized and 138...

Deadline to register to vote in general election is Oct. 5

With the general election just over a month away, Whitley County Clerk Carolyn Willis provided additional details on deadlines and procedures leading up to Nov. 3. Monday, Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote and be eligible to cast a ballot in the general election....

Kentucky Supreme Court rules against historical racing machines

Less than a week after Keeneland officials announced revised plans for the proposed harness racing track in Corbin, which includes an extension facility in Williamsburg, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a ruling against historical racing machines. In the unanimous decision in...

Corbin man pleads guilty to tobacco store burglary

A Corbin man pleaded guilty Tuesday to breaking into a local tobacco store and stealing cash and cigarettes, but can have the incident removed from his record if he remains out of legal trouble for the next five years. Dallas T. Brock, who was arrested on May 6 in connection with...

Whitley County suffers third COVID–19 related death Monday

Whitley County Health Department officials reported one COVID–19 death on Monday. The only information released about the individual was that the person was an adult. This marks the third COVID–19 related death in Whitley County. The first occurred on July 21, and the second Aug....