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Corbin man indicted for alleged rape of three young teens

A Knox County grand jury indicted a Corbin man on three counts of rape involving three young teens. 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

Funeral services set for Thursday for Wanda Jeffries

Funeral services are set for Thursday for a former long-time Williamsburg educator. Wanda Jean Moses Jeffries, 88, died Tuesday following a long bout with Alzheimer’s. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. Jeffries taught...
Posted On 09 Jun 2021

Corbin company helps child rebuild Pokémon collection

After an 8-year-old was forced to sell his treasured collection of Pokémon cards to save his puppy “Bruce,” a Corbin-based company stepped in to help him begin rebuilding his collection. Troll and Toad, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for collectible card games and...

Corbin preparing blighted property crack down

If your grass has not been mowed and is beginning to seed, you have a property on Main Street with broken windows, or you have immobile vehicles in your yard with weeds growing through them, now is your chance to rectify the situation before you may receive a citation from the...

WCHS Baseball Colonels win first ever 13th Region Title

The Whitley County High School Baseball Team jumped out to an early lead, and never looked back winning their first 13th Region baseball title with a 16-1 victory over Middlesboro Tuesday night. Aided by nine Middlesboro errors, the Colonels put up five runs in the first inning,...
Posted On 09 Jun 2021

No indication when Laurel River Lake Spillway Beach will reopen

It is unclear when the Laurel River Lake Spillway Beach will reopen to the public. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announced Friday the immediate closure of Spillway Beach due to E.coli detected in the water. High water levels and geese are suspected to be the...
Posted On 08 Jun 2021

2021 Corbin High School graduating class

The Corbin High School Class of 2021 said goodbye at graduation on Sunday, May 16 at The Arena in Corbin. Class officers included: President: Nancy Jane Jackson Vice President: Taylor French Secretary: Lauren Steely Treasurer: Katty Ann Taylor Class symbols included: Flower:...
Posted On 08 Jun 2021
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2021 Williamsburg High School graduating class

A total of 65 Williamsburg High School seniors, who are part of the Class of 2021, said goodbye during graduation ceremonies held May 23 in the J.B. Mountjoy Gymnasium. Senior class officers include: President Collin Taylor, Vice-President Andrew Myers, Secretary: Jazzlyn...

2021 Lynn Camp High School graduating class

The Lynn Camp High School Class of 2021 received their diplomas on Sunday, May 30 at The Arena in Corbin. The Valadictorian is Amara Lewis The Saludatorian is Robert Smith. Graduating Summa Cum Laude were: Julia Shepherd, Lucas Ledington, Elijah Brock, Robert Smith and Amara...

2021 Jellico High School graduating class

A total of 58 Jellico High School seniors said goodbye during graduation ceremonies held May 21 at the Jellico High School football field. Aaron Breeding was the valedictorian and Tristan Ayers was the salutatorian. The top 10 seniors were Aaron Breeding, Tristan Ayers, Keerstin...