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Whitley County Clerk receives clean audit

The Whitley County Clerk received a clean audit of the 2017 financial statement, according to a statement released by Mike Harmon, auditor of public accounts, on June 27. According to the audit, “Auditing standards require the auditor’s letter to communicate whether the financial...

Second Kim’s Hometown Pharmacist indicted in federal court

A second Kim’s Hometown pharmacist is facing a criminal charge in federal court. On June 26, Kim’s Hometown Pharmacy owner and operator Kimberly Jones was arrested in connection with a 28-count federal indictment stemming from alleged illegal activity at the pharmacy. She is...
Posted On 28 Jun 2018

Clay County woman caught fleeing Walmart with $32 in stolen goods

A Clay County woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to run from loss prevention officers at the Corbin Walmart with $32 in stolen merchandise. Carrie Lewis Gordon, 41, of Manchester, was turned over to the custody of Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies after loss...

London/Corbin Airport holds open house

Families came out to the London/Corbin Airport’s open house Saturday to see classic cars and to spend time exploring different types of aircrafts. Lauren and Blake Partin got up close and personal with a helicopter used by the Air Methods Kentucky one crew. Danny Bray and Sara...

Corbin Fire Department conducts annual training

Corbin Fire Department participated in a simulated live burn on June 20 to complete some of their required training hours for the year. The simulation was held in the parking lot of the Corbin Arena. A trailer, owned by the Pulaski County Fire Commission, was set up for the...

Local men caught inside empty home charged with burglary

Two men are facing burglary charges after being caught hiding in a vacant Williamsburg residence Thursday afternoon. 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 27 Jun 2018

Whitley County Fiscal Court approves new budget

The Whitley County Fiscal Court is anticipating having a little more money to spend next fiscal year. During the June 19 monthly meeting, the fiscal court approved the second reading of the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget ordinance. The 2018-2019 fiscal year starts on July 1, 2018....
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

Motorcycle strikes SUV Monday

An Indiana man had to be transported to the hospital early Monday afternoon after his motorcycle struck an SUV near Exit 11 in Williamsburg. Williamsburg Police Officer Greg Rhoades said that Michael Cross, 47, of Frankfort, Indiana, was travelling on Ky. 92 about 12:30 p.m. on a...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

July 7 fundraiser planned to benefit Knox/Whitley Humane Association

The Corbin Center will be going to the dogs, and cats, on July 7 as it serves as the host venue for the 2018 Shelter Pets Rock concert to benefit the Knox/Whitley Humane Association. Peyton Stewart and local band Ruthless Vendetta will be the featured artists along with DJ Travis...

Mural is work in progress

The local artist selected in November to paint the mural on the railroad underpass on Roy Kidd Ave. has taken the first steps on the project. The initial design of Kallene Turner’s depiction of downtown Corbin as it appeared in the 1940s and 50s has been traced out on the walls....