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Rockholds man given life sentence on federal kidnapping charges

A Rockholds man received a lifetime prison sentence Tuesday for his part in a federal kidnapping case. 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

I-75 Exit 15 southbound on ramp to open, northbound off ramp now closed

Nearly a month after being closed, the southbound on ramp at Exit 15 in Whitley County is on track to reopen this weekend, though the northbound off ramp has now been closed. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet confirmed Tuesday that the ongoing road work that began early last...

Walden files to run as write-in candidate for sheriff

Whitley County voters now have one more contested countywide race this fall where they can cast a ballot. 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 01 Jun 2022

June 7 deadline approaching for school board candidates

If you are thinking about running for a school board seat this year, then you had better be getting your paperwork together and filed at the Whitley County Clerk’s Office. Due to changes in state election laws, the deadline for filing for seats on the Whitley County Board of...
Posted On 01 Jun 2022

Circuit Court Clerk’s Corbin office closing permanently

If you live in Corbin or the northern portion of Whitley County and you need to pay a fine, probate a will or file a small claim’s lawsuit and you don’t want to drive to Williamsburg to do it, then you should be making your way down to the Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk’s...
Posted On 01 Jun 2022

Machete wielding suspect to undergo competency exam

A Williamsburg man who was arrested last month after allegedly attacking a woman with a machete will be undergoing a psychiatric evaluation before the case moves any further. Darryl Earls is charged with first-degree assault and attempted murder. Read this story and more for just...

Three Tennis Hounds advancing to Sweet 16

(Story by Trevor Sherman) The Corbin Redhounds Tennis Team sent 10 players to the 2022 KHSAA state tennis tournaments in Lexington, and after Tuesday’s play three advanced to the Sweet 16. On Tuesday, Corbin’s doubles team of McArthur/Lundy defeated Scott/Edwards of Bullitt...
Posted On 01 Jun 2022
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Corbin Lady Hounds win first ever 13th Region title

(Story by Trevor Sherman) The Corbin Lady Hounds softball team won their first ever 13th Region title Tuesday evening picking up a 3-0 win over the North Laurel Lady Jags. The win over North improves the Lady Hounds to 20-13 on the year, and advances them to this year’s...
Posted On 01 Jun 2022
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Baptist Health Corbin wins HANDS Award from Kentucky Hospital Association

Baptist Health Corbin (BHC) volunteers were recently recognized receiving the Helping Accomplish Noteworthy Duties Successfully (HANDS) Award at the 93rd Annual Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Convention in Louisville on May 19. The KHA presents the HANDS awards to hospital...
Posted On 31 May 2022
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Cross drain operations start Tuesday, May 31, on KY 6 in Knox County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that cross drain operations will take place on KY 6 (mile points 7.9 – 8.5) in Knox County on Tuesday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The roadway will be closed during work hours. KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the...
Posted On 30 May 2022
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