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Corbin Police searching Barton Mill area for man who fled from traffic stop

Corbin Police are searching for a man in the Barton Mill area, whom they say fled from the scene of a traffic stop. Lt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said the unidentified male, along with a female passenger, fled the scene off of Fifth Street Road. Police...

Organizers of ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests planned for Corbin say they will remain peaceful

Organizers with the Kentuckians for Change are emphasizing that their planned Black Lives Matter protests in Corbin will be peaceful. Abbey Grace has worked with Lauren Atkins, Sydni Hammontree, and Jadon Michael Hall to plan the event scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,...

Willis-Hamblin square off in Whitley County Clerk’s race

On Tuesday, June 23, citizens of Whitley County, who are choosing to vote in-person, will head to the ballot box for the 2020 primary election. Among the races that most of Whitley County voters will be able to cast a ballot in will be that of Whitley County Clerk where interim...
Posted On 03 Jun 2020
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Local Kentucky State Troopers sent to Louisville in wake of riots

A group of Kentucky State Police Troopers from Post 11 in London departed Monday morning for Louisville where protests have turned violent in recent days. According to Louisville area media outlets, protests have been ongoing in the city since March 13 following the death Breonna...

Laurel deputies recover pistol, meth from Corbin man found passed out in vehicle

A Corbin man was arrested early Monday morning after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies reported finding him passed out in a vehicle at a local business with a pistol in his lap and methamphetamine in his possession. Dustin Brice, 28, is facing charges of public intoxication –...

Cumberlands keeps tuition, room and board flat for 2020/21

The University of the Cumberlands has announced that in-seat undergraduate tuition and room and board will remain the same for the upcoming academic year. The announcement comes as the University continues working to make a quality education accessible for students from all...
Posted On 30 May 2020
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Whitley County Water District instituting online bill pay option

Beginning Monday, Whitley County Water District customers will be able to pay their bills online. Officials at the water district announced Thursday that a new system has been set up on the district’s website that will allow for bill payment. To access the system, go to...

Railroad crossing on Ky. 26 in Rockholds to be closed beginning Monday morning

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists traveling Ky. 26 in the Rockholds community of Whitley County to expect delays Monday and Tuesday as the railroad crossing will be closed. Road work will begin at 8 a.m. Monday and continue through 5 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Whitley County Fiscal Court announces major garbage collection expansion

Three months after Whitley County officials announced the county would begin offering garbage service to a limited area where residents had difficulty getting service from private companies, new plans are in place to take it countywide. Judge-Executive Pat White, Jr. said a...

Photo Gallery: Corbin High School Class of 2020 Parade

The Corbin High School Class of 2020 held a graduation parade on May 23.
Posted On 27 May 2020