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Corbin resident receiving $3,000 scholarship from Taco Bell for cosmetology education

A Corbin resident is getting some help to continue her education thanks to a scholarship from a local restaurant. Taco Bell® Franchisee Tacala Companies announced their annual scholarship winners for the 2023-2024 school year. Team Tacala Charities will award $163,500 to the...
Posted On 20 Jun 2023

Area residents receive college degrees

Local residents received their college degrees during recent graduation ceremonies from various colleges and universities, including the following: Harding University James Hayes of Corbin is one of more than 600 students who received diplomas and were recognized as Harding...

Kentucky Wildlands unveils new waterfall trail

With warmer weather approaching, many people look forward to spending time near or in the water. Fortunately, The Kentucky Wildlands has provided a guide to help make this happen. The Kentucky Wildlands has announced a new waterfall trail that showcases 17 of the most inviting...

WCHS freshman heading to Boston area for Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Whitley County High School freshman HayLee Baird has been selected as a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, which will be held June 21-23, just outside Boston on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school...
Posted On 18 Jun 2023
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Corbin Public Library’s annual book sale slated for June 22

Attention book lovers who want to save an extra buck… we have good news for you. The Corbin Public Library is having its annual book sale, so now you can get books for prices that suit your bank account better. Summer is the time to read all you can and find the book that suits...

Students from Whitley County graduate from Univ. of the Cumberlands

More than 2,100 graduates celebrated the completion of their undergraduate or graduate degrees from the University of the Cumberlands this spring during recent commencement ceremonies. “Graduates, today marks a significant milestone in your lives,” said Dr. Larry L. Cockrum,...
Posted On 17 Jun 2023
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U.S. 25W Roundabout Project Corrective Work in Whitley County Begins Monday, June 19

A press release sent out by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 11, Friday afternoon is warning drivers to be aware of corrective work on the US 25W roundabouts in Whitley County that is slated to begin on Monday, June 19.

New song written by Josh Brock and performed by Rye Davis released in time for Father’s Day

Most folks in the local area know Josh Brock as the owner and operator of Austin City Saloon in downtown Corbin. Many also know him from his days dominating the competition on the basketball court as a Corbin Redhound in the late nineties.

Cumberland Valley Cruise-In brings out large crowd

The second Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season happened Saturday in downtown Corbin as numerous cars and spectators turned out to enjoy the antique cars, trucks and motorcycles that were on display.
Posted On 16 Jun 2023

Corbin Public Library hosts VR event for fun learning

The Corbin Public Library hosted a Virtual Reality (VR) event on June 10 to provide a fun yet educational experience for children. The kids were enrolled in the Summer Reading program, but parents and adults also joined in on the fun. With VR technology, one can explore different...