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Corbin to receive $15 million grant to fund planned improvements to Cumberland Falls Hwy.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, announced that the City of Corbin has been awarded $15.05 million in grant money to fund the planned improvements of Cumberland Falls Hwy. between the Corbin bypass and Fifth Street. The money was awarded from the U.S. Department...

Corbin restaurant reports employee has tested positive for COVID–19

A Corbin restaurant announced Thursday that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID–19. Brooklyn Brother’s Pizzeria identified the employee on the restaurant’s Facebook page as Emily Moore. “To ensure the safety of our staff and customers, the coworkers who worked with...

Numerous Knox Countians complain after water bills lost in the mail

When customers of a local utility company didn’t receive their September bills in the mail, eyebrows started to raise in light of an upcoming election that will see a heavier presence of mailed ballots than in previous years. Several Knox Countians have taken to social...

Masters Street milling and paving operations expected to continue through Sept. 22

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that milling and paving operations are underway on a portion of KY 312 (Masters Street; mile points 0-1 ) in Knox County. The roadway will be reduced to one lane through Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day....
Posted On 10 Sep 2020
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Knox County man arrested for DUI, speeding, reckless driving

Kentucky State Police say a Knox County man was intoxicated while driving recklessly and speeding last Friday night on U.S. 25E in Gray. Johnny Mills, 42, is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding – 26 mph or greater over the limit,...

Laurel County man files lawsuit against President Trump, RNC

A Laurel County man, who is acting as his own attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the chairperson of the Republican National Committee claiming that they illegally used the U.S. Mail to obtain campaign contributions from him, obtain personal...

Schools urging spectators to observe all safety precautions to help make sure fall sports can continue

This week the fall 2020 interscholastic sports season officially kicks off, and to avoid a repeat of this past spring local school systems are asking all attendants at athletic contests in the coming days to adhere to the safety guidelines that have been put into place. As...
Posted On 10 Sep 2020
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Update: Kentucky’s COVID-19 deaths top 1,000 Wednesday; 32 total COVID-19 deaths reported locally since pandemic began

As the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s coronavirus death toll topped 1,000 people Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week as a tribute to all those Kentuckians who have passed away due to the COVID-19. “I am...
Posted On 09 Sep 2020

Corbin man killed during Tuesday evening crash

A two-vehicle head-on crash claimed the life of a Corbin man Tuesday evening. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley identified the deceased as Speed M. Tye, 53, who died from multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision. The accident happened about 9 p.m. on US25W near...
Posted On 09 Sep 2020

Two airlifted following wreck near Ky. 26 tunnel Tuesday

Two people were airlifted following a single vehicle wreck on Ky. 26 Tuesday afternoon near the railroad underpass. The Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling northbound when it went off the roadway and into a creek just south of the tunnel just after 4 p.m. Woodbine and Oak Grove...