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Corbin Recycling Center temporarily closed for repairs

On Tuesday, folks who were hoping to drop off recyclables after the long weekend were out of luck in Corbin as the city’s recycling center had to be temporarily closed due to equipment failure. According to City Manager Marlon Sams, the recycling center’s large compactor, which...

Corbin Arena adds two new concerts to schedule

Whether you like heavy metal or contemporary Christian music, The Corbin Arena has you covered with a couple of new concert announcements. On Tuesday afternoon, The Corbin Arena announced that 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Judas Priest would be bringing its “50 Heavy...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

Whitley County Board of Health approves pay raises for health department employees

For the first time in at least three years, Whitley County Health Department employees are getting a pay raise. During its regular quarterly meeting Monday evening, the Whitley County Board of Health, which oversees the health department, approved a 5 percent pay increase for...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

Outdoor entertainment center proposed at Corbin City Commission meeting

The Corbin City Commission is considering creation of an outdoor “entertainment destination center” district in downtown Corbin so people could take Champs Honored: The state champion Corbin boys 4×800-meter relay team was recognized during Tuesday’s Corbin City...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

NFL’s Trent Taylor returns to Corbin for one-day football camp at CHS

Last week, area middle school and high school football players had the unique opportunity to learn some secrets to success on the gridiron from a few of the game’s best, including current Cincinnati Bengal Trent Taylor. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Williamsburg Superintendent Tim Melton receives high marks on annual evaluation

With continued experience typically comes improved success, and that is what Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tim Melton has shown over the past year after receiving high praise from members of the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education. Read this story and more for...

Rucker wants 2019 murder charge dropped

A Corbin man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in May 2019 and eluding police for more than a month has had a motion filed on his behalf to dismiss the charges against him. Nicholas Rucker, 41, faces charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a...

Michigan men indicted over May 24 police chase

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted two Michigan men Monday on more than a dozen charges each in connection with a May police pursuit. 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 Jun 2022

Brock, Rucker, Miracle indicted over escape attempt

Monday morning the Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a trio of people in connection with an April 29 escape attempt where two of the men were within one locked door of escaping from the Whitley County Detention Center. All three were in jail in connection with separate murder...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association presents scholarships to seniors

For a number of years the Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a senior with plans to pursue a degree in agriculture. This year’s applicants made it impossible to choose just one, so both were awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Leslie Monhollen...
Posted On 21 Jun 2022