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Weekend brawl in Corbin leads to damage at downtown restaurant

It was a rowdy night in downtown Corbin Saturday, with a fight outside of Austin City Saloon leading to a broken window at Seasons Restaurant, located just across the street, according to Corbin Police. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Old Fashioned Trading Days kicks off Thursday

Williamsburg’s 39th Annual Old Fashioned Trading Days, which will take place Thursday-Saturday (Sept. 8-10), appears to be fully back from the pandemic with every single vendor spot reserved. Williamsburg Tourism Director Alvin Sharpe said there is quite a bit of things to do,...
Posted On 07 Sep 2022

Upper Cumberland Poker Run sponsors supporting flood victims

While the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation’s annual poker run was canceled due to the July floods, the event still managed to help some needy people in southern and eastern Kentucky. The run’s sponsors diverted their contributions to provide emergency flood relief funds...
Posted On 06 Sep 2022
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Corbin police officers graduate Academy of Police Supervision

A pair of Corbin police officers were among a class of 22 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth, who recently graduated from the Academy of Police Supervision (APS) Class 91. APS, also called the sergeant’s academy, is a three-week, 122-hour training...
Posted On 05 Sep 2022

Medical staff at Baptist Health Corbin award 18 academic scholarships

Each year the medical staff at Baptist Health Corbin award scholarships to recognize and reward academic accomplishments of healthcare students. “These scholarships are awarded to students from the Tri County area in order to keep our greatest resources close to home,” said...
Posted On 04 Sep 2022

Corbin native, former KPA President pens new book on Vietnam War

As a member of the Corbin High School Class of 1966, Edmund Shelby and his friends were profoundly impacted by the Vietnam War. In his new book, Graduating Present: The Vietnam War and the Class of ’66 he recounts how those events shaped his life, and the lives of his fellow...

84-year-old struck by truck, killed Friday afternoon

An elderly Williamsburg man walked out of a grocery store at the exact wrong moment and was struck by a vehicle and killed early Friday afternoon, according to Williamsburg police. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 02 Sep 2022

Historical marker dedication held Saturday for Williamsburg Vietnam War hero

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT A dedication ceremony was held outside the Whitley County Courthouse Saturday for the placement of a historical marker honoring and recognizing a Williamsburg native whose heroic acts during the Vietnam War led to him posthumously being awarded the Medal of...

Corbin approves paid critical incident leave, pursues building demolition

The Corbin City Commission has officially decided to give police and firefighters paid time off if they need it after responding to critical incidents, such as officer involved shootings, death of a co-worker in the line of duty, death of a child, and incidents involving multiple...
Posted On 02 Sep 2022

Corbin Tourism seeking to partner with World Food Championships

If you’re a local chef wanting a place to showcase your skills, then you might just get the opportunity to do so, provided the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission is successful in their quest to form a new and exciting partnership.