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Parents complain about masks to school boards

At the very least, a small number of parents and grandparents in the Whitley County School District and the Corbin Independent School District want the practice of masking students ended. During the Whitley County Board of Education’s monthly meeting Thursday, Justin McIntire,...
Posted On 17 Sep 2021

Dedicating Station 3

West Knox Fire Chief Darryl Baker cut the ribbon Saturday officially dedicating the department’s Station 3 on U.S. 25E in Gray.  

Baptist Health Corbin and Saint Joseph London host joint press conference

They are overrun, and they want people to get vaccinated and wear masks. That was the overwhelming sentiment of a joint press conference with officials from Baptist Health Corbin and Saint Joseph London last week. “Our staff are working tirelessly to care for our patients. I am...

Corbin woman charged with robbery

A Corbin woman has been charged with robbery after allegedly assaulting a lost prevention officer at the Williamsburg Walmart Wednesday night. Williamsburg Police charged Amanda Felts, 33, with second-degree robbery. According to the arrest citation, at approximately 9:25 p.m.,...

Bridge maintenance operations continue on I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (right lane) at mile point 2.5 will remain closed until further notice. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to perform bridge repair operations. KYTC asks motorists to be aware...
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

Photo Gallery: A look back at Old Fashioned Trading Days

  Whether it was dancing in the streets, mechanical bull rides, snacking on junk food, getting balloon animals or getting your face painted, this year’s 38th Annual Old Fashioned Trading Days offered a little something for everyone.
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

WCHS students getting valuable career certifications

High school isn’t what it used to be when most people who are 50 and older attended it, or even many folks now in their 40s or even 30s. Some students are now graduating high school with the ability to enter the work force already certified in a field and able to start a career....
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

Local school districts opt to keep masks

All three school districts in Whitley County will continue enforcing a mask policy for students and staff while indoors at least for now. During a special legislative session last week, the Kentucky General Assembly voted to end a state mandate on masking in schools, and to give...
Posted On 16 Sep 2021

Donation to Corbin Fire and Police

Cash Express of Corbin donated food to the Corbin Fire and Police Departments on Friday in remembrance of 9/11/2001.

Robbery suspect sought

The Corbin Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery at the Quality Tobacco store across from 19th Street. Corbin Police Department Corbin Police Lt. Coy Wilson said a female entered the establishment and said that she had a gun before attempting to rob the place....