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Second Annual Colonel Fest returns Saturday

The forecast is for sunshine and temperatures in the 80s on Saturday, which will be a marked improvement as the second annual Colonel Fest comes to downtown Corbin. Corbin Downtown Director Maggy Monhollen said more than 50 vendors have signed up to participate in the event,...
Posted On 21 Apr 2022

‘Operation Ice Melt’ seeks those wanted for drug trafficking, drug possession

Nearly two dozen local police officers were up before the crack of dawn Wednesday in an attempt to round up nearly a dozen people – most of whom were wanted for drug trafficking or drug possession – in the Williamsburg Police Department’s first major drug round-up in over 10...
Posted On 20 Apr 2022

County namesake William Whitley used in identity theft scam according to indictment

A Keavy man was indicted Friday in Laurel County for allegedly using the name of pioneer and county namesake William Whitley in an identity theft scam. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Mayor Razmus says city must have ‘zero tolerance’ for loose dogs

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus said the city’s ordinance regarding dogs must be more stringently enforced following an incident in which a Corbin High School student was attacked by multiple neighborhood dogs on 23rd Street. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Castle indicted on two counts of assault in stabbing case, but claims self-defense

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down an indictment against a Corbin man Monday morning for allegedly stabbing two people in late February. 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...
Posted On 20 Apr 2022

W’burg man indicted for attempted murder of sheriff, chief deputy

A Williamsburg man was indicted Monday morning on charges of attempted murder of the sheriff and his chief deputy among other offenses. 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 20 Apr 2022

Grand Jury indicts one for Pepsi machine part theft

A Whitley County grand jury handed down an indictment Monday morning against a Corbin Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. employee, who is accused of stealing electronics from the company while he worked there and selling them on eBay. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 20 Apr 2022

Junior Redhound Theater presents: ‘The Rockin’ Snow White Musical’ April 21-23

  What do you get when you cross a classic fairytale with early Rock ‘n Roll? The answer can be seen April 21-23 at Corbin Middle School as Junior Redhound Theater presents: “The Rockin’ Snow White Musical.” Like the famous Disney movie, Theater Director Brandise Grimes said...

KCEOC named one of best non-profits to work for in 2022

KCEOC Community Action Partnership was recently selected as one of the 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For. The NonProfit Times, which is a leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with the Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations...
Posted On 18 Apr 2022
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Backpack program receives check

On March 31, Carcille Burchette presented an $800 check on behalf of the Whitley Area Retired Teachers’ Association to Doris Moore, who is chair of the Corbin Community Backpack Program. Also pictured are backpack program workers.
Posted On 17 Apr 2022