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Nearly a year later, no trial date set yet in Corbin killing

A London man and a Corbin woman remain jailed in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of $1 million cash bonds in connection to a homicide that occurred nearly one year ago. On July 19, 2021, the Whitley County Grand Jury indicted Adam Alloway, now 38, and Melissa Summers,...
Posted On 11 May 2022

Portion of I-75 northbound in Whitley Co. reduced to one lane until 7 p.m. (May 11)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 northbound at mile point 14.651 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane until 7 p.m. this evening (May 11). The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to perform bridge maintenance...
Posted On 11 May 2022

Dave Hudson Memorial Rotary Scholarship Scramble set for May 13

Sponsorships and participants are being sought for the Dave Hudson Memorial Rotary Scholarship Scramble, which will take place on May 13 at London Country Club with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. “Thank you for supporting the Dave Hudson Memorial Rotary Scholarship Scramble. With your...
Posted On 10 May 2022

Upper Cumberland Community Foundation to participate in Kentucky Gives Day

Nonprofit organizations from across the commonwealth will participate in the 10th Annual Kentucky Gives Day on Tuesday, May 10. The campaign will provide participating charities the opportunity to raise as much money as possible from midnight through 11:59 p.m. – all through a...
Posted On 09 May 2022
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Former sheriff gets clean audit report

Former Whitley County Sheriff Todd Shelley has received a clean audit regarding his 2020 tax settlement, according to Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon’s office. Shelley retired on Nov. 30, 2021, with 13 months remaining on his term in office. “The former sheriff’s...
Posted On 09 May 2022

Old Nevisdale school could be transformed into recovery center

Whitley County may be getting an additional substance abuse recovery center. During its April regular meeting, the Whitley County Fiscal Court authorized Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and County Attorney Bob Hammons to enter into an option agreement to purchase the old Nevisdale...
Posted On 07 May 2022

Photo Gallery: Molly Hatchet rocks The Corbin Arena

Southern rockers Molly Hatchet recently rocked The Corbin Arena. (Photos by DEAN MANNING)

Regional driver’s license office coming to London

When it comes to the issue of renewing your driver’s licenses or getting a REAL ID, which will be needed to board commercial flights, and access military bases and federal buildings starting in May 2023, there is some good bad news and good news for local residents. The bad news...
Posted On 06 May 2022

A night of international cuisine at annual dinner

The Corbin and London Rotary Clubs joined forces Saturday night for the 12th Annual International Dinner that saw foods from more than 20 different countries cooked for local guests at The Corbin Arena.
Posted On 06 May 2022

Corbin ATC students create specialty bike racks for city

The City of Corbin will soon be adorned with one-of-a-kind bike racks designed and built by local students as plans to make the area more bike-friendly continue to move forward. As part of a joint effort between the city, the Whitley County Health Department, Corbin Tourism and...