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Local schools still working to educate, feed children during crisis

Schools across Corbin, Williamsburg and Whitley County, as well as the rest of the state, have all canceled in-seat classes through at least March 27, leaving educators with a whole host of issues ranging from preparing non-traditional instruction packets for students during the...
Posted On 18 Mar 2020

W’burg woman dies while en route to hospital following crash

A Williamsburg woman died Saturday from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 25W north of Williamsburg. Kentucky State Police identified the victim as Leah M Byrns, 41. Kentucky State Police stated that the wreck occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. near the...

Events at Corbin Arena halted until further notice

While Super Bull Professional Bull Riding went on as scheduled Friday and Saturday at The Arena in Corbin, Mayor Suzie Razmus said it will be the last event until further notice. The Price is Right Live that had been scheduled for March 27, has been rescheduled for July 28....

Corbin Utilities Commission considering suspending disconnections, waiving late fees

The Corbin Utilities Commission is considering several steps to help area residents in light of the coronavirus. At a special called commission meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. today, the commissioners are scheduled to consider waiving the credit card fees and late fees,...

Baptist Health Corbin institutes new rules for those entering hospital

Baptist Health Corbin has implemented coronavirus screening measures for all patients and visitors entering the hospital. Officials said all entrances to the hospital, with the exception of the main entrance, outpatient specialty clinic, and emergency department, will be closed....

Judge-Executive declares state of emergency in Whitley County

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White, Jr. signed an order Friday declaring a state of emergency in the county. While the measure does grant White, as the local chief executive officer, a number of additional powers as such as the power to establish curfews, to prohibit or...

Baptist Health Corbin institutes coronavirus screening measures for all patients and visitors

Baptist Health Corbin has implemented coronavirus screening measures for all patients and visitors entering the hospital. Officials said all entrances to the hospital, with the exception of the main entrance, outpatient specialty clinic, and emergency department, will be closed....

Corbin City Commission agrees to suspend local alcohol tax to help local restaurant, bar owners during coronavirus upheaval

At the request of a group of local restaurant owners who attended Monday night’s regular meeting, the Corbin City Commission agreed to suspend the local tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages, and refund any payments already made in March. Josh Brock, owner of Austin City Saloon,...

Governor orders restaurants, bars to close in latest step to stop spread of coronavirus

Governor Andy Beshear ordered all restaurants across the state to close beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday. Restaurants may continue to serve carryout and delivery orders, and those with drive-throughs may also operate. Bars are also subject to the closure order “It’s not lost...

Update: Williamsburg schools delivering free food to 20 locations, Whitley County schools delivering free food at all bus stops

Williamsburg Independent District and Whitley County School District students will be able to get free meals, while students are doing Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) at home through April 3 due to coronavirus concerns. Williamsburg schedule Williamsburg Independent School...
Posted On 15 Mar 2020