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Corbin Downtown adds Colonel Fest, pub crawl to 2021 list of events

Corbin Downtown has released its 2021 calendar that features 28 festivals and events throughout the year. 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

Veteran’s treatment center could be coming to W’burg

Early discussions have begun on an effort to bring a facility to Williamsburg that treats veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse among other issues. During its monthly meeting Monday, which Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 13 Jan 2021

Beshear announces more than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19

Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 3,000 new cases Tuesday in the Commonwealth making it the fourth-highest Tuesday on record. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced 27 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 2,634. There are...

Fight complaint leads to arrest of Corbin couple

What began as a fight complaint at a north Corbin business Sunday morning, ended with a vehicle pursuit and the arrest of a Corbin couple. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lisa Baker, 38, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first-degree wanton...

Laurel County reports four additional COVID-19 deaths Monday, a total of nine deaths in six days

Last week, the Laurel County Health Department reported five additional COVID-19 deaths, and this week isn’t starting off much better as the Laurel County Health Department reported four additional deaths Monday. “Our condolences go out to the families and friends of the...
Posted On 11 Jan 2021

‘Suspicious’ fire at old Mountain View Lodge in Corbin extinguished

The dilapidated building that was once Mountain View Lodge in Corbin is still standing following a “suspicious” blaze late Saturday morning. “When we first arrived, there were several spot fires in every room on the first floor on the back part of the building. We sent entry...
Posted On 09 Jan 2021

Whitley County Fiscal Court Dumpster Program returns in 2021

Got an old couch that you want to get rid of, but the garbage man won’t haul it off? Did you get a new dishwasher for Christmas, but aren’t sure exactly what do about that old one sitting in the corner of the kitchen? Are those cardboard boxes that Christmas presents came in...
Posted On 09 Jan 2021

Laurel County reports a COVID-19 death Friday for third consecutive day

For the third consecutive day Friday, the Laurel County Health Department reported an additional confirmed COVID-19 death. “We are saddened to report one additional death today. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the 68-year-old female,” the Laurel County Health...
Posted On 08 Jan 2021

Journey to 320 miles officially begins

A Corbin man’s 320-mile journey began at 10 a.m. on Friday beside the Corbin High School Track. Zack Horvath began his 77-hour run with a mission to complete 320 miles. This run comes after an injury ended his Dec. 12 attempt to unofficially break the record. Horvath’s run is...

Answering some questions about COVID-19 vaccine

When can you get the COVID-19 vaccine? How will you know when you can get it? Where will you be able to get it? These are all questions that people are asking when it comes to getting vaccinated against COVID-19. In recent days, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack,...