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Baptist Health Corbin hosts radiation center dedication

Baptist Health Corbin invited some patients, staff and physicians to write messages of hope and healing on the walls of its new Radiation Oncology Center during its dedication ceremony on Jan. 8. “At Baptist Health Corbin, we believe that our patients heal best when they are...

Whitley County announces one new COVID related death Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department announced one additional death related to COVID-19 Thursday. Gov. Andy Beshear also announced that 270 members of the National Guard will be sent to Washington D.C. for the presidential inauguration. Whitley County The Whitley County Health...

Corbin man charged in connection with three convenience store break-ins

A Corbin man was arrested early Thursday morning following and investigation into break-in attempts at three local convenience stores. Corbin Police have charged Jerrad L. Gilbert, 19, with one count of third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree...

Corbin Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 18th

Get your stretchy pants ready because Restaurant Week is coming to Corbin from Jan. 18 to 23. “This six-day long dining event is a great opportunity to experience why Corbin is one of the top food destinations in the state,” said Maggy Kriebel, director of The Corbin Tourism and...

After 6 months, Taylor transferred to state prison

Courtney Taylor, who is serving three sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2017 killings of her husband and two teenage daughters, has gotten her wish and was been transferred out of the Whitley County Detention Center about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. On...
Posted On 14 Jan 2021

Journey to 320 is just beginning

After running 50 miles on Jan. 8, Zack Horvath’s 320-mile run came to an end. This was the second time Horvath has attempted a 300+ mile run, but has had to end it prior to completion. His initial attempt was on Dec. 12. That run ended due to an injury. Horvath’s attempt in Jan....

Whitley, Knox, Laurel and Bell counties report a total of 148 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 22 additional COVID–19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 2,656. There are currently 293 active cases of which 10 people are hospitalized. A total of 2,340 people have been released from isolation in Whitley County....
Posted On 13 Jan 2021

Whitley County High School tabs UC’s Zeke Eier as its new head football coach

Whitley County High School (WCHS) announced the selection of its new head football coach Wednesday afternoon. University of the Cumberlands assistant coach Zeke Eier has been selected as the new WCHS head football coach, the high school announced Wednesday afternoon on its...
Posted On 13 Jan 2021

Public asked to help with W’burg cold case

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help solve a five-year-old cold case, which involved the killing of a local woman. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 13 Jan 2021

Police use force to end barricade situation with armed man

A Brush Arbor man, who engaged in a standoff with police for over two hours early Thursday morning while he was locked in his bathroom and who allegedly fired gun shots in the vicinity of police officers, is still behind bars in the Whitley County Detention Center. Read this...
Posted On 13 Jan 2021