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New Corbin Tourism Director will be keynote speaker at Southern Ky. Chamber luncheon Tuesday (June 11)

New Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission Executive Director Nancy Conley will have a busy first week when she officially takes over the reins of the organization next Monday (June 10). Conley will be the guest speaker at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly...
Posted On 07 Jun 2024

Area schools name new principals, others still vacant as searches continue

When students return to class next school year, there will be several new faces greeting them with new principals at Corbin Middle School, Corbin High School, Williamsburg Independent School, Oak Grove Elementary School, Whitley Central Intermediate School, Boston Elementary...
Posted On 06 Jun 2024

Corbin launching the Fitness Court® Friday (June 7)

On Friday (June 7), the City of Corbin will unveil an outdoor Fitness Court® at the corner of Poplar Street and Seventh Street, improving and enhancing the quality of life for Southeastern Kentucky residents. This capital project is a featured part of the 2024 initiative launched...
Posted On 06 Jun 2024
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WCDC inmates receive pre-release class on resources in community

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT A pre-release class was held last Thursday morning at the Whitley County Detention Center for a group of female inmates that are scheduled to be released sometime in the coming weeks. A number of representatives from local organizations were on hand to...

Mountain View PACE’s new Corbin facility hoping to keep seniors at home for longer

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus, Knox County Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell and Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. were among a group of VIP’s on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the Mountain...
Posted On 05 Jun 2024

Dayspring Health announces new interim CEO, shows off new facility to staff

Just weeks after it was announced that Dayspring Health’s chief executive officer would be stepping down, an interim has been named in time to help oversee the opening of the healthcare provider’s new facility and he is a familiar face for those who work there. Larry Rector, who...

W’Burg man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attack on mother

A Williamsburg man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting at and attempting to rob his mother in January 2023.  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

Bond reduction granted for former WC teacher, coach facing sex charges

A second attempt was successful last week to reduce the bond of the former Whitley County teacher and coach facing multiple sexual-related charges involving a minor. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Woman files lawsuit against W’burg attorney, claiming false accusations

The ex-wife of a Williamsburg man, whose jury trial was cut short last year after his attorney was arrested for DUI while on the way to court, has now filed a lawsuit against that attorney claiming that she was the target of multiple false accusations throughout the course of the...

Proposal to partially reduce Corbin’s Main St. to one lane suggested

Problems with Master Street and Gordon Street weren’t the only concerns brought up by local residents during a public meeting at Corbin City Hall Monday that was held to help formulate an action plan for traffic safety in Corbin. Slow down!: Oaklawn resident John Elliotte asked...
Posted On 05 Jun 2024