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Corbin 3rd of July fireworks show to be expanded this year

One of the main topics of conversation during the most recent meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission was about the city’s yearly fireworks show on July 3. Many spectators felt the show was lacking in 2022, but Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen says things should...

Lost letters written during Vietnam War find their way home to Williamsburg

Last week, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department shared that they had come across a large amount of letters while cleaning out old files inside their London office. That in itself is not unusual, of course, but the nature of the letters, their age, and who they belonged to ended...

New Corbin City Commission holds first work session meeting

Corbin possibly taking over most of the KY 312 recreation area, use of the city’s opioid settlement funds for a possible transitional housing project, the possible creation of a warming center and possible creation of a performing arts site were some of the topics discussed...
Posted On 11 Jan 2023

Corbin man pleads guilty to federal bank robbery charge

FOX A Corbin man, who robbed a Laurel County bank in September 2022, has entered a guilty plea in his case as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Shawn Fox, 35, appeared in U.S. District Court for a plea hearing Tuesday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram....

Williamsburg man who shot firearm at mother arraigned on multiple charges Monday

A Williamsburg man, who was on the run from police for more than 12 hours Friday after allegedly attempting to shoot his mother, is facing additional charges in connection to the incident, and a not guilty plea has since been entered to on his behalf. Brady Bowman, 25, appeared...

‘Exciting times are coming,’ Razmus tells Chamber luncheon crowd

When it comes to the US25W Reconstruction Project in Corbin, Mayor Suzie Razmus has a message for those living or driving through the southern portion of Corbin anytime soon between KY 727 (Fifth Street Road) and the Corbin bypass. Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus was the keynote...
Posted On 11 Jan 2023

I-75 Exit 15 northbound off ramp will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 11

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the I-75 Exit 15 northbound off ramp in Whitley County will be closed Wednesday (Jan. 11) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to maintenance operations. KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone (I-75 Exit 15...
Posted On 10 Jan 2023
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Dr. Tae-joon Seo Memorial Scholarship Program accepting applications

Applications are now being accepted for a scholarship honoring a longtime Baptist Heath Corbin physician, who died in 2007. Through the generosity of his family members, Dr. Tae-joon Seo’s memory will live on through this endowment within the Baptist Healthcare Foundation. The...
Posted On 10 Jan 2023
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Intermittent lane closures begin Monday, Jan. 9, on I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (mile points 20.0-15.0) in Whitley County will have intermittent right lane closures beginning Monday, Jan. 9, and will last through Friday, Jan. 13, due to slide and ditching...
Posted On 09 Jan 2023

Lower than average donations didn’t derail Toys for Tots campaign

Despite a lackluster year of donations and other potential setbacks, the South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign provided a record number of toys to more children than ever before over the Christmas season. In total, the campaign distributed 26,358 toys to 12,207 children...