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Whitley County deputies searching for suspect in Canadatown Market robbery

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to locate a person “being sought for questioning” regarding an armed robbery of Canadatown Market Sunday. Deputies said the person has been identified as Bobby D. Canada II, 35, of Williamsbur...

Cumberland River Behavioral Health getting $250,000 grant

Gov. Andy Beshear announced the award of $4.9 million in grant funding Monday to help address Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) by offering comprehensive treatment and recovery services to pregnant and parenting women, including funding that will go to a facility located in...
Posted On 25 Apr 2022

Walker Hayes announced Oct. 14 Corbin Arena show

Country music sensation Walker Hayes will be performing at The Corbin Arena this fall. The Corbin Arena announced Friday that Hayes with special guest Parmalee will be performing in concert on Friday, Oct. 14, as part of his “Glad You’re Here Tour.” Ticket presales begin on...
Posted On 24 Apr 2022

Cross drain operations start Monday, April 25, on KY 779 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that cross drain operations start Monday, April 25, on KY 779 at the junction of Millertown Road (milepoint 10.788) to the Cumberland River Bridge (11.852) in Whitley County. The roadway will be closed to through...
Posted On 24 Apr 2022

Jerica Wilson wins Whitley County, ‘Grandparent of the Year’ Essay Contest

The Whitley County winner of the 2021-2022 Grandparent of the Year essay contest has been announced by the Whitley Area Retired Teachers Association (WARTA). This year’s winner is Jerica Wilson, a fifth grade student in Georgette Vanover’s classroom at Whitley East Elementary...
Posted On 24 Apr 2022

Local students receive Forcht Bank Community Impact Scholarships

Forcht Bank has awarded three graduating high school seniors with the Community Impact Scholarship, which is in its’ inaugural year. MaCayla Falls, Kinsey Clay and McKenna Sun will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to help further their education and aspirations. As the name...
Posted On 23 Apr 2022
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Original KFC reopens to dine-in customers Friday

After more than two years of work and delays because of COVID–19 visitors to Corbin will again have the opportunity to, “eat where it all began.” 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...

Corbin woman charged with criminal abuse

A Corbin woman was arrested Monday for allegedly abusing a man for whom she was serving as a caretaker. 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

Williamsburg man arrested with approximately 60 pounds of marijuana Wednesday

A Williamsburg man was arrested Wednesday morning in McCreary County after McCreary County Sheriff’s deputies found him in possession of approximately 60 pound of marijuana along with pain pills, cash and firearms. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Corbin City Commission hears proposal to turn old district court into event space

A joint project between the City of Corbin and Corbin Independent Schools could turn the former Whitley District Courtroom in the old city hall building into a new presentation room and event space. Mark Daniels, Director of Support Services at Corbin Independent Schools, went...