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‘24 Cruise-In season kicking off Sat. in Corbin

This Saturday, May 11, the 2024 Cumberland Valley Cruise-In season will kick off in downtown Corbin with the classic car show, games and activities for kids, vendors and more. This is a free event to attend and participate in, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until approximately...
Posted On 10 May 2024

Kickin’ It at Kentucky Splash held over weekend

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Vehicle enthusiasts flocked to Williamsburg over the weekend for Kickin’ It at Kentucky Splash, a two-day event devoted to mini trucks, lifted trucks, hot rods and a variety of other speciatly vehicles. The event was presented by Minitruckin Magazine....

Robert Hayes discusses efforts to right the ship at Corbin Housing Authority

To say that Robert Hayes had his work cut out for him when he took over the job as Corbin Housing Authority director two years ago would be a pretty major understatement. The previous director had been indicted and is now scheduled to be sentenced later this month after pleading...

Celebrating May Day 2024

Whitley Ella Hurst was crowned 2024 May Day Queen and Lainey Page Williams was crowned 2024 Tiny Queen during the 81st presentation of the May Day Festival at the Corbin Arena Friday. Hurst was escorted by Gavin Cole Hinkle. Williams was escorted by Wyatt Reeves.
Posted On 09 May 2024
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Mint Derby Egg Fest event features cook-off, prize giveaways and more

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The Derby Day EGG Fest was held Saturday at The Mint Cumberland in partnership with W.D. Bryant. The grill-off competition utilized Big Green Egg outdoor cooking systems and featured a variety of culinary specialties. Other activities were also available....

Makers Market set for Friday (May 10) at Corbin farmer’s market pavilion

Mark your calendars for Friday (May 10), as the Corbin School of Innovation will present its second annual Makers Market, which will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the new farmers market pavilion located at 200 North Main Street in Corbin. This event promises...
Posted On 09 May 2024
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Whitley County included in requested presidential disaster declaration

Following severe weather in April, Kentucky’s federal congressional delegation sent a joint letter to President Joseph Biden, urging his approval of Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration, which would release federal funding assistance in 11 Kentucky...
Posted On 08 May 2024

Corbin man facing felony assault, DUI charge after crash

A Corbin man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with a Sunday evening vehicle crash near Corbin. David Rose 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 08 May 2024

S.C. man arrested for indecent exposure at Williamsburg’s The Golf Course

A July 15 arraignment date has been scheduled in Whitley District Court for a South Carolina man, who allegedly jumped into a pond naked at a local golf course last week. Drug involvement is suspected, according to his arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 08 May 2024

Medical flight lawsuit involving drunk pilot could be moved to federal court

One of the defendants in a Whitley County lawsuit in which an emergency medical helicopter flight took off from Baptist Health Corbin while the pilot was under the influence is seeking to have the suit moved to federal court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...