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River Stomp Bluegrass Festival brings good time to W’Burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The Whitley County Fairgrounds was alive with music last Friday and Saturday as the River Stomp Bluegrass Festival  brought crowds out for the annual event. Of the many musicians taking the stage over the course of the two-day event was the Whiskey Bent...

Corbin fixing outdoor warning siren, making part of 23rd Street one-way

The Corbin City Commission has agreed to accept a $15,837.05 estimate to repair its early warning system. 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 20 Oct 2023

Corbin teachers ask city to save outdoor classroom

Many people in Corbin are excited about a $250,000 outdoor fitness court that the city is planning to build next year at a park, which sits at the corner of Seventh Street and Poplar Street next to the Corbin Elementary School. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 20 Oct 2023

Corbin Elementary Color Run…

The Corbin Elementary School PTO held a color run Friday morning outside the school. Students raised over $6,000 in pledge donations and Baptist Health Corbin donated over $1,500. After running, students danced to the music of DJ Sammie and enjoyed refreshments courtesy of Creech...
Posted On 19 Oct 2023

North Carolina man indicted for assaulting local police officers, nurse

A Whitley County grand jury indicted a North Carolina man Monday for allegedly assaulting two Williamsburg police officers and a nurse in connection with an incident last month that started with a domestic dispute at a Williamsburg business. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 19 Oct 2023

Mega Lung raises vaping awareness

Baptist Health Corbin partnered with the Whitley County Health Department and the Kentucky Cancer Program to bring the Mega Lung to the Corbin Middle School Friday. Students from 5-8 grades had the opportunity to participate in the anti-vaping educational program. This event was...
Posted On 19 Oct 2023
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Corbin considering costs before proceeding with the Finger Lickin’ Musical

The Finger Lickin’ Musical is a dream that Corbin leaders have been slowly working on for several years. 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 19 Oct 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Day…

Sav-Rite Home Care held a Breast Cancer Awareness Day Friday with free T-shirts and other giveaways. Among other things, the company showed off its Mastectomy Suite, and provided free refreshments for those in attendance. Attendees could also place a free ornament on the pink...
Posted On 18 Oct 2023
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De-annexation efforts underway at I-75 Exit 29

The process of de-annexing at Exit 29 has begun by the London City Council. 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

Corbin BOE giving non-teachers a pay increase

Non-teachers in the Corbin Independent School District are getting a pay increase this fall and will see a guaranteed cost of living increase every year from now on as Corbin school leaders seek to stay competitive with other schools in a job market where there are more openings...
Posted On 18 Oct 2023