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Kevin Costner and Modern West take over the Corbin Arena Saturday

Well-known actor Kevin Costner graced the stage of the Corbin Arena with his band, Modern West, for his Tales from Yellowstone tour. Costner told stories of many of the songs he has written throughout his time filming the show “Yellowstone” and during his acting career. 

New hire at Whitley County Detention Center comes home to serve community

One Whitley County native has come home to work and serve in the community. Whitley County Jailer Brian Lawson announced that Andrew Fuson has been hired on at the Whitley County Detention Center. Fuson comes to the detention center with a wealth of knowledge and training, Lawson...

Corbin Garden Club to dedicate Blue Star Memorial Marker

The Corbin Garden Club is dedicating a new Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Kentucky Welcome Center on Monday. The marker pays tribute to the men and women who have, are now, or will serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Carcille Burchette, President of the Garden Club of Kentucky,...

Saturday is deadline to register for Colonel Sanders Half Marathon/10K

Approximately 230 runners are slated to take to the streets of Corbin on Nov. 13 to compete in either the Colonel Sanders Half Marathon, or the accompanying 10K race. However, Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen, one of the event organizers, said there is plenty of room for...

Prosecutorial system in Whitley County makes history

The Whitley County prosecutorial system made history on Monday when three assistant county attorneys were sworn in as assistant Commonwealth attorneys. Aaron Howard, Joshua Price and John Reynolds will be serving double duty working in both offices. County attorney Bob Hammons...

Photo Gallery: Trick or treating fun in downtown Corbin

Numerous youngsters turned out Friday afternoon for the annual downtown Corbin merchants trick or treating. Corbin firefighters and tourism officials also took part.
Posted On 04 Nov 2021

High school choirs combine for a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert

The Whitley County band and choir, under the direction of Summer Walter, and the Williamsburg High School choir, under the direction of Jonathan Wyatt, performed a Halloween “Spook” tacular Concert, stated a Facebook post from the Williamsburg City School. The performance was...

Community Health Fair

Various local residents turned out Monday afternoon at The Corbin Center off Exit 25 for a community health fair and COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Above, Whitley County Health Department Public Health Nurse Caitlyn Walters administered COVID-19 booster shots to Gina Williams and...
Posted On 04 Nov 2021

Photo Gallery: Colonel Players present ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’

The Whitley County High School Drama Department presented the play, ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ which was adapted by Claudia Hass, during performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The Colonel Players had initially planned to hold the play at the WCHS Amphitheater,...
Posted On 03 Nov 2021