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Kentucky Splash expansion slowly moving ahead

The cost of the Kentucky Splash Waterpark expansion in Williamsburg has almost doubled since estimates were received. Due to the rising costs, the expansion may be limited to just waterpark related renovations.

Corbin Police voted winners of chili cook off

Despite being better equipped to handle the heat and having a full-size kitchen, the Corbin Fire Department was escorted out of the kitchen as the Corbin Police Department took home the win at the chili cook off on Feb. 10. The friendly competition between the departments yielded...

Timeline: Annexing Exit 29 property

Why did Corbin sue London over annexation? What property is in dispute? Wasn’t there a law that prohibited Corbin from annexing the Exit 29 property? Find out how and why the City of Corbin entered into the annexation with London below: Read this story and more for just $.99...

Judge dismisses Corbin’s annexation lawsuit

Laurel County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Lay has ruled in favor of London in the annexation lawsuit for property off of Exit 29. 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

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department issuing body cams to deputies

Jurors soon won’t have to rely solely on the testimony of Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies if they are trying to decide whether a defendant was driving while intoxicated or resisting arrest. Thanks to technology, jurors will be able to see those interactions for themselves. Read...

W’burg moves forward with Firestone incentive to complete expansion

The Williamsburg City Council is moving ahead with an ordinance that will serve as an incentive for Firestone to finish its expansion and the creation of 250 new jobs in the area during a meeting Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Gray man arrested for alleged stabbing and theft of van

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Gray man wanted for allegedly stabbing a man and then stealing his van. 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

Outbuilding fire spreads to residence and nearby forest

A fire, which started in an outbuilding, is the cause of damage to both a residence and forest. 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 Police Department partners with Speedway for food drive

The Corbin Police Department and the Speedway Corporation are teaming up for Speedway’s second annual food drive event on Feb. 26. This will the first year that the police department has assisted with the event. Corbin Police Department Public Information Officer Coy Wilson said...

Corbin honors 16 newly published authors and illustrators

Sixteen Corbin Elementary School fourth graders were recognized Monday as published authors and illustrators. When Corbin Elementary School librarian Emily Lewallen received a flyer from Student Treasures publishing offering her students the chance to become published authors,...