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Federal disaster declaration approved for Whitley, 10 other counties

President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration Wednesday for 11 Kentucky counties, including Whitley County, in connection with April 2-3 tornadoes and storms that swept across Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear requested the declaration in April, and the approval makes...
Posted On 23 May 2024
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Whitley BOE approves district-wide raises

Employees of the Whitley County School District will be receiving another pay raise in the coming school year, the third the district has offered in the last three years. The Whitley County Board of Education unanimously approved district-wide raises last Thursday during their...

Former Corbin Housing director sentenced Monday

A former Corbin Housing Authority director, who stole more than $100,000 in housing authority funds, has been sentenced to 10 years in connection to the charges he pleaded guilty to earlier this year, though that sentence will be probated for five years or until he fully repays...

Whitley County Grand Jury issues nine drug-related indictments

The Whitley County Grand Jury issued its regular monthly report Monday, and indicted nine people on drug-related charges, including: 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
Posted On 23 May 2024

New program will address Corbin feral cat problem

If you have stray, feral cats roaming around your neighborhood in Corbin, then there will soon be something that you can do about them although it will probably be a solution that not everyone will entirely like. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 23 May 2024

Nancy Conley named new executive director for Corbin tourism

The City of Corbin officially has a new tourism director, and she is a 15-year veteran of the tourism industry. During a special called meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Corbin Tourist and Convention Commission voted to name Nancy Conley as its new executive director. “With great...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Whitley Schools expanding summer meal kit program to combat food insecurity

The Whitley County School District is doing more than just feeding its students in need this summer, it is feeding the community as well. A meal kit program will begin being offered at four of the district’s school sometime beginning in mid-June. The kits will provide a week’s...

Jacob Roan named new Corbin downtown coordinator

When the new executive director of the Corbin Tourist and Convention Commission is officially announced Wednesday, they will have a little more help planning downtown events than their predecessor, Maggy Monhollen, did. Corbin Parks and Recreation Director Jacob Roan has also...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Corbin pool opening on time, splash pad opening delayed

When it comes to aquatic fun in Corbin this summer, Public Works Director Jacob Roan delivered some good news and some not so good news during Monday’s monthly Corbin City Commission meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Pretrial diversion recommended for clerk, who sold vape to underage teenager

A pretrial diversion has been recommended for a Corbin vape store employee, who sold a vape to an underage teenager in late March. 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
Posted On 22 May 2024