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Downtown Corbin Christmas Open House set for Sunday (Nov. 19)

If you are wanting to do something to start getting into the Christmas spirit, then you might want to go down to Nibroc Park Sunday afternoon for the Downtown Corbin’s annual Christmas Open House from 1 – 5 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, treats, arts and crafts, and letters to...
Posted On 17 Nov 2023
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UPDATE: Body believed to be four year old found, custodian and one other arrested

UPDATE: A body believed to be that of four-year-old Chloe Darnell, who had not been seen since September, has been found, according to a release from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. The release, posted early Friday morning, stated that the body has been sent the...

White proclaims National Nurse Practitioner Week in Whitley County…

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. recently signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 12-18 as National Nurse Practitioner Week in Whitley County. He is pictured with local ARPN Adam Prewitt.
Posted On 16 Nov 2023
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New entertainment destination arrives in Corbin combining movies, bowling, gaming and a full restaurant

There’s more to entertainment than movies, and Corbin now has a full service entertainment complex in town. Cinema Social, previously known as TriCounty Cineplex, has relaunched with a diverse array of entertainment. Still in the same location at I-75’s Exit 25, Cinema Social has...
Posted On 16 Nov 2023
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Whitley Board of Health approves Christmas bonuses, discusses sale of Corbin property

Whitley County Health Department employees will once again be receiving some extra cash for the holidays. 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

Fifth St. roundabout taking shape

Work on a new roundabout in Corbin is well underway, but state transportation officials say that it isn’t expected to open until sometime next 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...

Corbin man jailed after high speed chase, hitting officer with motorcycle

A Corbin man is facing multiple charges after allegedly hitting a police officer with his motorcycle, and later leading Corbin police on a high-speed pursuit that ended in southern Laurel County. Rickie Blankenship Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 15 Nov 2023

Jr. Redhound Theatre presenting ‘frightful comedy’ this Thursday (Nov. 16) – Saturday (Nov. 18)

Edgar Allan Poe, legendary master of horror, is hosting an evening of terrifying tales… or so he plans. What he doesn’t anticipate is the Raven, the beguiling bird from his most famous work, showing up and making a mockery of the entire show. Twisting the play into...
Posted On 15 Nov 2023
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UC to begin offering zero interest, forgivable loans starting next school year

Five years ago, the University of the Cumberlands did something almost unheard of in the world of higher education. It lowered the tuition rate for on-campus students and not just a little bit. Ed McGrath, a senior development officer for the University of the Cumberlands, spoke...
Posted On 15 Nov 2023

Cost affordable broadband access coming to parts of Whitley County

If you live in an area of Whitley County, which isn’t served by broadband internet access but you are wanting or needing it, then there may be some help headed your way within the next 18 months or possibly sooner at a cost that many people can afford. enate President Robert...
Posted On 15 Nov 2023