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New tourism director discusses her intentions during June chamber luncheon

The June membership luncheon of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday at the Corbin Center, with the new executive director of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, Nancy Conley, serving as the special guest speaker.

Associate pastor, Lady Redhounds sportscaster Gus Clouse remembered for having a ‘real servant’s heart’

If you were in Corbin and you overheard somebody talking about “Gus,” then there is a pretty good chance they were referring to Gus Clouse, who you would usually find with a smile on his face. Gus served on the staff at Grace on the Hill Community Church since 1990 and was...
Posted On 12 Jun 2024

Intermittent rolling roadblocks scheduled for I-75 in Whitley Co. Thursday (June 13)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists intermittent rolling roadblocks will take place on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile points 11.2- 20.05) in Whitley County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The intermittent rolling roadblocks are necessary due to maintenance...
Posted On 12 Jun 2024

Theft suspect allegedly left store, put items in vehicle, then went back into store

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say that a Manchester man allegedly stole multiple items from the Corbin Walmart Sunday, took the items out to his vehicle in the parking lot and then went back into the store, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more...
Posted On 12 Jun 2024

Tennessee man accused of attempting to light girlfriend on fire to have case presented to a Whitley Co. grand jury

The case against a Knoxville man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend before dousing her with a flammable liquid and attempting to set her on fire will have his case presented to a Whitley County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Violators of Williamsburg animal ordinance will soon face increased penalties

The process of stiffening penalties for those who violate the City of Williamsburg’s animal ordinances is underway. 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

Two women claim they were wrongly accused of illegal activity at Corbin cosmetology school

Tara Dizney and Kendra Arthur were among the four women indicted in 2022 in connection to the Creations School of Cosmetology in Corbin. All four subsequently had their cases dismissed in 2023 after prosecutors decided there had been no wrongdoing. Now, Dizney and Arthur have...

North Carolina man convicted on multiple assault charges involving police, EMT, nurse

A North Carolina man, who was accused of assaulting several officers, an EMT and a nurse during a domestic dispute last year in Williamsburg, was convicted on multiple charges Tuesday afternoon following a two-day trial. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Three local students awarded with Forcht Bank Community Impact Scholarships

Forcht Bank has awarded three graduating high school seniors a scholarship of $5,000 each as part of its Community Impact Scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. Jackson Utter, Chloe Simpson and Sydnee Moore will each receive $5,000 to help further their education. Moore, of...
Posted On 10 Jun 2024
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Housing Insecurity: Local faith leaders talk challenges, resources and more

Over the years, White Flag Ministry has served thousands of meals and helped hundreds of people in need find warmth and shelter on some of the coldest nights of the year. These efforts, spearheaded by First Baptist Church of Corbin, have been well-documented by this publication...