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Corbin doctor says he should be able to work from home, but code board disagrees

If you are a doctor, who is licensed to practice anywhere in Kentucky, do you have the right to operate a medical clinic out of your home even if that home is located in an area zoned for residential use? Dr. Christopher Stokes addressed the Corbin City Commission Monday in...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Federal fugitive arrested in Keavy following pursuit

A federal fugitive from Virginia was arrested Monday following a pursuit with police, which ended in Keavy, where the man allegedly fired two shots at officers before being taken into custody. According to a release, a task force with the United State Marshals Service was...

Hearing set for Wren DUI conviction appeal

Arguments are expected to be heard early next month regarding an appeal in the case of a Williamsburg attorney who was convicted earlier this year on DUI and reckless driving charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Victim involved in fatal Sunday motorcycle crash identified

The victim in a fatal Sunday evening motorcycle crash in Corbin has been identified. 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

Grand Jury indicts two for possessing matter with a sexual performance by a minor

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted two people in separate cases Monday morning in connection with possession of matter containing a sexual performance by a minor charges following separate Kentucky State Police (KSP) investigations. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 22 May 2024

March unemployment rates decrease in Laurel, Knox, Bell counties

Unemployment rates decreased in Laurel, Knox and Bell counties between February 2024 and March 2024 and remained the same in Whitley and McCreary counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development...
Posted On 22 May 2024

10 percent of Whitley County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election

10 percent of Whitley County voters went to the polls to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s May Primary election in the Republican and Democrat presidential primaries. As former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden had long since secured enough delegates for...
Posted On 21 May 2024

Croley appointed to state pharmacy board

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed a Corbin woman to a state board. Beshear announced May 10 that he was appointing Kimberly Croley to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. She is a clinical pharmacist at Laurel Senior Living. She replaces Peter Cohron, who has resigned, and will...
Posted On 21 May 2024
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McVey to represent Corbin High School in Mountain Laurel Festival Friday (May 24)

MaryAlice Rose McVey will be representing Corbin High School as she participates in the 93rd Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (KMLF) as a princess candidate May 23 – 26. Local residents are encouraged to attend the 2024 KMLF Princess Coronation, which will be held on...
Posted On 20 May 2024
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The Center for Rural Development selects local students as 2024 Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers

The Center for Rural Development has selected seven students from the Tri-County area to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program, and eight Whitley County studentss to participate in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program. Rogers Scholars Corbin High School’s Adelyn...
Posted On 19 May 2024
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