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With new middle school on schedule, Corbin BOE turns attention to primary school addition

The Corbin Board of Education took another step toward the construction of a new wing at the primary school Thursday by approving the construction documents and a motion to advertise for bids. The new wing will be constructed between the kindergarten and first grade pods. “It...

Florida man injured in shootout with W’burg Police

A Florida man lead police on a lengthy vehicle pursuit in Whitley County Tuesday afternoon in a stolen vehicle while shooting at police officers before being shot himself towards the end of the chase. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said that the suspect, who Kentucky State...
Posted On 15 Nov 2017

14 candidates file to run for office in ’18

The chaos that is the 2018 election season has begun. During the first day that filing was permitted on Nov. 8, eight candidates filed paperwork with Whitley County Clerk Kay Schwartz to seek public office in Whitley County. Whitley County Jailer Brian Lawson was the first...
Posted On 15 Nov 2017

Laurel deputies investigating rash of coin machine break-ins

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a of break-ins targeting coin operated machines including gas station air pumps, dryer machines and others. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the thieves either break in and remove the coins,...

Artist excited to begin work on mural

Local artist Kellene Turner said she is excited about the prospect of her work adorning the railroad underpass on Roy Kidd Ave. Turner, who was chosen from among 17 artists that submitted proposals for the project, said her idea to feature downtown Corbin as it appeared in the...

Preliminary hearing in rape case continued

The case of a Gray man accused of raping an 84-year-old disabled woman has been continued as prosecutors attempt to subpoena the complaining witness. 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...

Junior Redhound Theatre performance moved to high school

The show will still go on as scheduled Thursday night, but Corbin Junior Redhound Theatre’s performance of “Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘Nightmare Theatre: A Frightful Comedy,’” has been moved to Corbin High School. Theatre Director Brandise Grimes said the play featuring students in...

Six students on bus involved in Tuesday wreck

A bus driver and six Corbin Preschool students were examined at the scene of a wreck involving a school bus Tuesday morning. 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

Corbin man arrested after domestic dispute

A Corbin man was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly fleeing the scene of a domestic dispute. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 36-year-old Ernest Higbee on charges of fourth-degree assault and second-degree fleeing or evading police – on foot. Deputy Gilbert...

Rockholds parents arrested after child calls 911

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies investigating a 911 call from a nine-year-old stating that he had been left home alone, arrested his parents. Sheriff Colan Harrell said deputies and social services workers were called to the residence on Johnny Holler Road about 3 a....