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Update: No injuries in wreck involving CHS band bus

One of two schools buses carrying members of the Corbin High School band was involved in a hit-and-run wreck Sunday morning. Band Director Jimmy Cornn said none of the 24 students and adults on the bus were injured when a tractor-trailer truck backed into it. Cornn said the band...

Lily man charged with assaulting deputy

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fight complaint in Lily Friday afternoon only to have one of the suspects begin fighting with them. Sixty-year-old Glenn D. Hinkle was arrested about 12:40 p.m. at a residence on Clark Lane off of Robinson Creek Road. Deputy Gilbert...

Knox County man killed in Thursday bypass crash

A Knox County man was pronounced dead at Baptist Health Corbin Thursday from injuries he sustained in a crash on the Corbin bypass. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley identified the victim as 70-year-old Mack Baker of Barbourville. The wreck occurred about 12:15 p.m. near at the...

Whitman Branch Shooting Range reopening Friday

Three months after it was closed to the public because of repeated vandalism, the Whitman Branch Shooting Range near Laurel River Lake is slated to reopen. Officials with the Daniel Boone National Forest announced that the newly renovated facility off of Ky. 1193 would be...

Crash sparks wrongful death lawsuit

The estate of a Williamsburg man, who died following a head-on vehicle crash on the Corbin bypass last year, is suing the driver of the vehicle, which allegedly caused the crash. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 25 Oct 2017

Remains found in Gray in 1985 may be North Carolina woman

After 32 years of unanswered questions, Kentucky State Police Post 10 is hopeful some answers might finally come to light concerning a redheaded Jane Doe found in Gray, KY. According to a press release from KSP, detectives have been in contact with individuals in North Carolina...
Posted On 25 Oct 2017
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Corbin Intermediate teacher awarded ‘Unsung Heroes’ grant

A Corbin Intermediate School teacher is one of 100 teachers chosen to receive a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial through the company’s “Unsung Heroes” awards competition. Nerissa Calhoun, who teaches sixth-grade science, social studies and geography, said she would use the grant...

Local Marine Corps League seeking volunteers, donations for Toys for Tots Campaign

The J.C. Paul Detachment of the Marine Corps League has taken on one of the Corps’ biggest missions, organizing and executing the local “Toys for Tots” Campaign. Greg Sims, Commandant of the detachment, said the organization has teamed up with 25 local businesses and...

Whitley BOE ends fiscal year with $1.6 million fund balance

The Whitley County Board of Education ended the fiscal year on June 30 with a carryover balance in excess of $1 million, according to the board’s annual audit. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 25 Oct 2017

Corbin planning commission approves zoning change for Keeneland project

The 149 acres of property off of the Corbin bypass, where Keeneland wants to construct a quarter horse racing track and entertainment venue, is now in the zone. At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Corbin Planning Zoning Commission, the commissioners approved a motion to rezone...