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W’burg Police now wearing body cameras

The Williamsburg Police Department is adding a new piece of equipment for its officers, body cameras. Williamsburg police have utilized in-car dash cams and body microphones since 2012, and isn’t new to transparency within the department, the police department noted in a release....
Posted On 29 Jul 2021

Miss NIBROC Pageant canceled

For the second year in a row, a new Miss NIBROC will not be crowned. “Obviously we didn’t have it last year, but if you look at Miss NIBROC over the last several years, it has kind of been an event that is harder each year to put it together because you have, each year it seems...

Harlem Globetrotters make a stop in Corbin

The Harlem Globetrotters returned to The Arena in Corbin for another matchup with longtime opponents the Washington Generals.

Public memorial for doctor, who died from COVID-19, postponed due to COVID-19

A public memorial for a Corbin doctor, who died last year after battling COVID-19, has been delayed due to increasingly high levels of COVID-19. The memorial was planned for Aug. 2 to celebrate, “the legacy and 60th birthday of Dr. Mohammad Jawed.” Organizers announced Wednesday...
Posted On 28 Jul 2021

Photo Gallery: Day at the Races

Nearly 100 people turned out at the Red Mile in Lexington throughout the day Sunday for Southern Kentucky Day. The Red Mile has been hosting races for the inaugural Corbin racing meeting. While Corbin has a license for a Standardbred race track, construction on the track...
Posted On 28 Jul 2021

Jellico Police respond to three separate incidences involving heroin

The Jellico Police Department is cracking down on illegal drug substances in the area. Officers with the department worked three separate drug-related incidences in the span of several days. Two of the cases were worked in part by a former Scott County deputy sheriff. After 45...

Photo Gallery: Copperhead Trail Ride

Over 50 motorcycles turned out Saturday for the annual Copperhead Trail Ride. Copperhead Trail is a 60-mile route through portions of scenic Whitley and McCreary counties featuring more than 300 turns. This year’s ride was in memory of John ‘Papa J’ Shupe. Below, Steve...
Posted On 28 Jul 2021

2020 graduates go to prom

Thanks to Jina LaFary, Keisha Amburgey and several other business owners and sponsors, 13th Region 2020 graduates finally received a prom on Saturday. The event was hosted at the Corbin Arena.

Hinkle Printing reinvents itself after 55 years

A beloved local business will be receiving a “fresh start” after 55 years in business. Bryan and Jessica Hinkle announced the closure of Hinkle Printing in June. The business, which has served the tri-county area for 55 years, will become part of the Hinkle Ink Spot Print Shop....

Governor makes several new mask recommendations for schools

While local school districts are hesitant to release information about COVID-19 restrictions that may be enforced at schools since incident rates could change, Gov. Andy Beshear announced some of the state recommendations on Monday during his media briefing. “Our priority is our...