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Wrestler’s family sues Cumberlands for wrongful death

The family of a University of the Cumberlands wrestler who died in September has filed wrongful death lawsuit against the university and individuals associated with the athletic department and UC Wrestling. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Sheriff’s department sued again in federal court

For the second time in two months, the Whitley County Sheriff and at least one of one of his deputies are being sued in federal court. 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 25 Aug 2021

Update: Subject of Whitley County Golden Alert located

Update: The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Whitley County E-911 have cancelled a Golden Alert that was issued Saturday for a missing Whitley County man. The sheriff’s department reported Tuesday morning that Stephen Slusher had been located and is alright....
Posted On 24 Aug 2021

Corbin Fire Dept. captain named president of Kentucky Firefighter’s Association

The Kentucky Firefighter’s Association has installed Corbin Fire Department Captain Eric Philpot as President of the association during the annual conference held this year in Southgate, Kentucky.  Philpot has been full-time for Corbin Fire Department since 2012 and has served as...

Chamber luncheon featuring McConnell postponed due to COVID-19

An upcoming joint Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Knox County Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon featuring U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been postponed due to COVID-19. The luncheon had been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the...
Posted On 23 Aug 2021

Corbin, Whitley school districts each getting $50,000 Grow-Your-Own grants

Whitley County and Corbin are among 10 school districts in the state that are receiving a one-time, $50,000 grant to further boost the Commonwealth’s teacher talent pipeline, with the goal of providing all students with a high-quality education. The Kentucky Department of...
Posted On 23 Aug 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street fun

Main Street was host to numerous vendors, live entertainment and well-known Corbin locals during NIBROC.  

Whitley County Golden Alert issued for man needing medication

A Golden Alert D (Medication Required) has been issued for a missing Whitley County man. Stephen Slusher, 26, has been missing Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1:15 p.m. and was last seen at a residence at 27 Childers Road in Williamsburg. Slusher is described as a white 5’11” male weighing...
Posted On 22 Aug 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: NIBROC Parade

Community members of all ages lined Kentucky Ave. in downtown Corbin to watch the NIBROC parade.

Whitley Co. Board of Education recognizes baseball team’s epic state tournament run

The 2021 Whitley County High School Baseball Team did something that no other team in Whitley County history has ever done. It won the region and the first round of the state baseball tournament advancing as far as the Elite Eight where their dream season ended. On Thursday...
Posted On 22 Aug 2021