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Corbin Splash Pad eyes June 15 opening

If everything goes according to plan, the new Corbin Splash Pad could be open one year after the former Economy Inn property was donated for the project. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Whitley County Farmer’s Market gets $1,500 grant

The Whitley County Farmer’s Market received a $1,500 grant on Feb. 27 from the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation, which awarded a total of $4,500 to local organizations operating within the Upper Cumberland Region. The three approved grantees include the Whitley Coun...
Posted On 11 Mar 2020

UPDATE: One lane of I-75 near Williamsburg reopened following Friday morning truck fire

UPDATE: Emergency crews have reopened one lane of northbound Interstate 75 near exit 15. The interstate was shut down for more than an hour as firefighters battled a truck fire that spread to its load of cars. Goldbug, Williamsburg, Oak Grove, Pleasant View, Rockholds and Oak...

South Carolina man pleads guilty to trafficking meth in Knox County

A South Carolina man arrested in Knox County after sheriff’s deputies located two pounds of marijuana, more than $8,000 in cash and a loaded handgun in his pickup truck pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges Tuesday. Joe Barlow Owens, 44, of Blacksburg, South...

Survivor update: Nick Wilson survives latest ‘Winners at War’ tribal council as vote eliminates one of his favorite players

Whitley County’s Nick Wilson set himself up as a target to be sent to the Edge of Extinction after his puzzle solving skills weren’t up to the job in the immunity challenge, but his ability to outwit hero and rival Tyson made the difference when their Dakal tribe cast their votes...

Racing season to begin May 2 at Corbin Speedway

After months of preparation, the road of racing engines is scheduled to return to the historic Corbin Speedway on Cumberland Falls Hwy. on April 4. The duo of Joey Pittman and Jason Rayborn have been working since January to clean up and repair the one-half mile asphalt track...

Williamsburg man charged with assaulting his 77-year-old mother

A Williamsburg man was arrested for allegedly beating his 77-year-old mother, leaving her with a broken leg Saturday night. James D. Gipson, 40, is facing one count of second-degree assault – domestic violence. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Railroad crossing on Ky. 26 in Rockholds to be closed Wednesday

CSX Corporation will be closing the railroad crossing at KY 26 (mile point 5.461) in Whitley County on Wednesday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists may experience delays. A detour will be provided in an adjacent location. This message is provided as a courtesy of the...

Search warrant leads to two arrests on drug charges in Gray; search for third suspect continues

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people Friday in connection with more than three ounces of crystal methamphetamine located at a Gray residence, while a third suspect remains at large. Deputies arrested Laura Hammons, 28, of Gray, and Jade C. Carroll, 21, of Corbin....

Corbin City Commission unveils Miller Park renovations

Almost a year after the project was first proposed, the Corbin City Commission got a first glance at proposed improvements to Miller Park to increase its use and make it more family friendly. At a special called commission meeting last Thursday, Derek Phillips with Deco...