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Rod Run returns to Corbin

Numerous classic and custom vehicles were on display both inside and outside of the Corbin Arena on May 21-22. Spectators wandered through the vehicles analyzing and admiring the vehicles and occasionally stopping to take photos of or with the machines. The Corbin Rod Run is an...

Bonding authorized for Corbin Career Center construction

The Corbin Board of Education took the next step in the construction of the Corbin Career Center during a special called meeting last Thursday by authorizing the issuance of $4.3 million in bonds. Superintendent Dave Cox said the bonds will pay for not only the construction of...

Nearly 80 Corbin students approved for ‘do-over’ year

The Corbin Independent School District Board of Education voted unanimously to allow more than 70 students a do-over year during the 2021-2022 academic year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Five departments battle early Tuesday morning blaze

Firefighters from five fire departments labored for two and one-half hours early Tuesday morning battling a structure fire in the 1000 block of KY 92E. The fire was reported shortly after midnight Tuesday. Goldbug, Emlyn, Patterson Creek and Pleasant View volunteer fire...
Posted On 26 May 2021

Gray man indicted for assault, unlawful imprisonment

A Gray man accused of assaulting his wife and holding her against her will during a domestic incident in London on November 15, was indicted Friday in Laurel County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites coming to Whitley, Laurel counties

If you have been wanting to get a COVID-19 vaccination, but didn’t have transportation to Corbin, Williamsburg or London, then you may be in luck. In an effort to help get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in underserved areas, some mobile vaccination sites are coming to...
Posted On 26 May 2021

Two arrested after vehicle, foot pursuit in W’burg

Williamsburg police arrested a Williamsburg duo early Monday morning following a brief vehicle pursuit and foot chase. 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 26 May 2021

Crowd gathers for candlelight vigil

Approximately 30 people gathered for a candlelight vigil, hosted by the Sunup Initiative, in Corbin Tuesday evening. The vigil was to honor the lives lost to racial violence throughout the United States. “It seemed fitting to hold this vigil on the anniversary of George’s death...

Bridging Kentucky Project starts on Tuesday, June 1 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge construction project in Whitley County will start on Tuesday, June 1. This project will replace the Lick Fork bridge over Poplar Creek. It involves a realignment of the bridge. The...
Posted On 24 May 2021
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Williamsburg Main Street program now nationally accredited

Williamsburg is among 23 communities in Kentucky, whose Main Street programs have achieved national accreditation for 2021 from both the Kentucky Main Street program and the National Main Street Center. “Kentucky Main Street continues to prove transformative, especially for rural...
Posted On 24 May 2021