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Testimony begins in second trial of man accused of triple homicide

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) After two weeks of questioning, sixteen jurors have been selected to...

Bulk of W’burg waterpark expansion project gets delayed

When it comes to the planned Kentucky Splash waterpark expansion and renovation, there is a little bit of good news but mostly bad news. This proposed expansion at the Kentucky Splash waterpark is now on hold due to high building costs. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Five fire departments unsuccessfully try to save home

Despite the efforts of at least 20 firefighters from five fire departments, emergency crews were unable to save a Canadatown home Sunday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Woodbine Volunteer Fire DepartmentThis Oak Grove firefighter surveys the damage Sunday. Read this story and more...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Lily man charged with trafficking heroin

A joint effort between Laurel and Knox County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of a Lily man who was allegedly trafficking heroin Tuesday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Knox man pleads not guilty to thefts from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company

A not-guilty plea was entered Monday in the case of a Knox County man charged with stealing electronics from the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company plant in Corbin, where he was employed, and selling them on eBay. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Hal Rogers sponsors Black Lung bill named for Whitley Co. native

A Whitley County coal miner who died in 2018 of complications from Black Lung Disease before he could obtain his federal Black Lung Benefits is being honored with a congressional bill that would streamline the process for affected miners to secure their benefits. During a press...

University of the Cumberlands sports science program ranked among the most affordable

The University of the Cumberlands was identified as having one of the most affordable online bachelor’s in sports science degrees in a recent ranking by an online group that considered average undergraduate tuition rate. UC’s online bachelor’s degree in coaching is ranked...
Posted On 14 Mar 2022

Corbin Tourism gets newest mascot, Cluckie, the chicken

What would Colonel Sanders be without his chickens? Corbin Tourism is proud to introduce its newest mascot, Cluckie, the chicken. Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen said she found Cluckie roosting at Ever Aston Boutique. “I had gone in last Saturday to do a Facebook Live...

Photo Gallery: ‘Roll in the Dough’ returns during 13th Region Tournament

Forcht Bank was back at The Arena in Corbin during the 13th Region Tournament recently with its, “Roll in the Dough” contest at halftime of each game. Contestants, selected from the crowd, rolled on a mat in an attempt to stick as many bills as possible to the tape in which they...

Corbin firefighters read to students at KCEOC during Read Across America

Corbin Firefighters visited several classrooms on March 7 at the KCEOC Community Action Partnership’s Laurel County Child Development Center. The firefighters read several books as part of Read Across America Month celebrations. Read Across America is a National Education...