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Empty Stocking Fund signups Nov. 10 & 12

Signups for the annual Southeastern Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund will take place Nov. 10 and 12. President Joe Caldwell said families in need living in the tri-county area of Corbin may go to the old Whitley District Court room beside Corbin City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on...

Corbin schools looking for Angel Tree sponsors

Corbin Independent Schools Family Resource Centers are asking for the community’s help to give more than 150 angels a merrier Christmas. Hannah Greer, coordinator of the Family Resource Center at Corbin Primary School, said the seven schools, preschool, primary, elementary,...

Fiscal court approves bid for sheriff department body cameras

Did a deputy strike someone? Did a suspect take a swing at a deputy or threaten him? In the past, judges and juries have often been faced with deducing the truth based on how the two parties retell the story about what happened. Soon they will be able to have definitive,...

Corbin man charged with using frying pan, teeth in assaults Friday

A Corbin man is facing assault charges involving a frying a pan, his teeth and alcohol, stemming from an incident early Friday 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

Kevin Costner and Modern West take over the Corbin Arena Saturday

Well-known actor Kevin Costner graced the stage of the Corbin Arena with his band, Modern West, for his Tales from Yellowstone tour. Costner told stories of many of the songs he has written throughout his time filming the show “Yellowstone” and during his acting career. 

New hire at Whitley County Detention Center comes home to serve community

One Whitley County native has come home to work and serve in the community. Whitley County Jailer Brian Lawson announced that Andrew Fuson has been hired on at the Whitley County Detention Center. Fuson comes to the detention center with a wealth of knowledge and training, Lawson...

Corbin Garden Club to dedicate Blue Star Memorial Marker

The Corbin Garden Club is dedicating a new Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Kentucky Welcome Center on Monday. The marker pays tribute to the men and women who have, are now, or will serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Carcille Burchette, President of the Garden Club of Kentucky,...

Saturday is deadline to register for Colonel Sanders Half Marathon/10K

Approximately 230 runners are slated to take to the streets of Corbin on Nov. 13 to compete in either the Colonel Sanders Half Marathon, or the accompanying 10K race. However, Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen, one of the event organizers, said there is plenty of room for...

Prosecutorial system in Whitley County makes history

The Whitley County prosecutorial system made history on Monday when three assistant county attorneys were sworn in as assistant Commonwealth attorneys. Aaron Howard, Joshua Price and John Reynolds will be serving double duty working in both offices. County attorney Bob Hammons...