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Corbin Tourism Commission planning holiday festivities

With the Christmas season approaching, the Corbin Tourism Commission is taking steps to turn its downtown lot into a Christmas wonderland. At a recent special called meeting, Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel announced that the ice-skating rink that proved to be so popular in 2019,...

Kentucky nursing homes to receive $5.3 Million from CARES Act

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently announced that 182 Kentucky nursing homes will receive a total of $5,332,001 to protect seniors from the coronavirus. The federal funding, distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was made...
Posted On 05 Nov 2020

Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties all report double-digit increases in COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Knox, Laurel and Whitley counties all reported double-digit increases in the number of new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) reported 48 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, including one case involving a child. “We have been notified that 21 of these...
Posted On 04 Nov 2020

Photo Gallery: Cumberland River Green Dot Halloween Spooktacular

About 200 people turned out recently for the Cumberland River Green Dot program’s indoor trunk or treat event, which was held at The Corbin Center.  
Posted On 04 Nov 2020

Whitley County Cooperative Extension seeking veterans photos for Veterans Day

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and the Whitley County Cooperative Extension in Williamsburg is planning a display to honor those who served. Photos of local veterans, whether they served in war, or during peacetime, may be dropped off by Friday at the Extension Community Art Center...

Front loader stolen in Indiana located in Lily

A front end loader that had been stolen out of Indiana was recovered on Oct. 29 in the Lily area. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly located the Caterpillar 988b, valued at $50,000 to $60,000 in the lot of a business on U.S. 25. “We got a tip that it was there,” said...

One DUI stop results in two DUI arrests

One potential DUI Thursday afternoon in Corbin became two after a Corbin Police officer reportedly watched as the driver and passenger in the pickup truck changed seats as he attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Drowning suspected in death of man found in Upper Briar Creek

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Whitley County Coroner’ Office are conducting a death investigation regarding a deceased victim, whose body was pulled from the 500 block of the Upper Briar Creek area Friday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 04 Nov 2020

Barbara Neubert remembered as the first female mayor in Williamsburg history

Barbara Neubert had a lot of firsts in her life. 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 04 Nov 2020

Corbin City Commission getting two new members; W’burg City Council remains unchanged

The Corbin City Commission was assured of, at least two new members when the campaign began, and that is what it will see as Allison Moore and Seth Reeves will join incumbents Trent Knuckles and Brandon Shepherd on the commission. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...