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London man arrested for robberies at Taco Bell, Cash Express in Corbin

A London man has been arrested in connection with the armed robberies at the Taco Bell restaurant and Cash Express in the Corbin area.

Main Street milling and resurfacing to begin Monday

Motorist in downtown Corbin are being advised to expect delays starting next week as state road crews begin a resurfacing project.

State Auditor gives Whitley Sheriff’s office near perfect audit

For several years, state auditors found evidence of alleged misdeeds, improper spending, bad bookkeeping, etc. during state audits on the books of former Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge.

Posted On 02 Nov 2012

Louisiana man, who allegedly pawned stolen assault rifle, captured after pursuit in Corbin

Corbin Police say the Louisiana man who escaped after leading them on a vehicle and foot pursuit Monday night, is facing more than local charges after he was arrested Wednesday in Canadatown.

Lexington man dies in crash in I-75 near Corbin Tuesday

A Lexington man was killed Tuesday night when he lost control of his SUV on Interstate 75, ran off the road and struck a tree.

EXTRA CONTENT: Dispute over Corbin package liquor licenses spills into courts

After being denied a hearing before the Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, a Richmond liquor store operator has now filed a lawsuit asking that a state judge stop the issuance of any more package liquor licenses in Corbin, and essentially force at least temporary...

Rockolds couple’s death still a mystery to investigators

Investigators have ruled out foul play, suicide and carbon monoxide poisoning in the death of two people found dead in a trailer on Mobley Branch Road Saturday evening.

Liquor King opens; plans to be southeastern Kentucky ‘megastore’

The largest of Corbin's three liquor stores is set to be in full operation today, and owner Bill Smith hopes that it will become an "anchor store" for all of southeastern Kentucky.

Local leaders hoping for ruling on occupational tax law by year’s end

Local leaders are hoping to have a court ruling by the end of the year on a controversial, retroactive law that allows Knox County to keep all occupational tax revenue collected within the city of Corbin, passed in the final hours of the 2012 General Assembly.

Conference aimed at empowering women

The Corbin/Whitley County Domestic Violence Council's Power-Up Conference Saturday was designed to help women ages 14 and up learn how to better empower themselves.

Posted On 31 Oct 2012