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Businessman wants to buy lot next to The Corbin Center to build hotel

A local businessman is seeking to purchase a large parking lot adjacent to The Corbin Center so he can build a hotel there, and the Corbin City Commission is considering the offer. Re/Max Realtor Eric Smith addressed the Corbin City Commission Monday regarding an offer by his...
Posted On 19 May 2022

Third Annual Corbin Rod Run returns Friday – Saturday (May20-21) at The Arena

The Third Annual Corbin Rod Run will be back at The Corbin Arena Friday and Saturday and bringing with it hot rods, street rods, classic cars, trucks and more. In addition, the Kentucky Truck Invasion, or a “show within a show” is also returning for its second year. Promoter...
Posted On 19 May 2022

Stivers talks taxes, legislative session during joint chamber address Tuesday

Area business owners and local government officials filed into The Corbin Center Tuesday morning for a monthly luncheon co-sponsored by the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Knox County Chamber of Commerce, where Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers spoke to those in...

Williamsburg woman charged after allegedly setting fire to occupied home

A Williamsburg woman allegedly tried to set fire to a home with two people inside it last week. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Strunk charged Patricia Ann Mullis, 51, with attempted first-degree arson and attempted first-degree wanton endangerment, according to the arrest...
Posted On 19 May 2022

22 people indicted on drug-related charges

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted 22 people on drug-related charges while issuing its monthly report Monday. 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 19 May 2022

Corbin 911 center getting equipment upgrades

The City of Corbin’s 911 system is getting a much needed equipment upgrade. 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 18 May 2022

Williamsburg man indicted for assault with hammer

The Whitley County Grand jury indicted a Williamsburg man Monday morning in connection with an alleged assault last month involving a hammer. 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?...
Posted On 18 May 2022

Grand jury rules trooper justified in shooting case

A Kentucky State Police trooper has been cleared of any wrongdoing in connection with an on duty shooting that took place on Jan. 15 during a hostage incident near Emlyn. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 18 May 2022

Man indicted for DUI, but cleared of homicide charge in niece’s death

A Whitley County Grand Jury opted not to indict a Williamsburg man Monday morning in connection with the Feb. 26 death of his six-year-old niece, whom he accidentally hit with a vehicle. However, the grand jury did indict the man on a misdemeanor charge of first offense operating...
Posted On 18 May 2022

Whitley County constable candidate indicted for rape, sodomy

Not much is known about the case against a Whitley County constable candidate, who was arrested Monday afternoon in connection with an alleged sexual assault case that occurred two years ago. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 18 May 2022