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City Utilities Commission discusses likely electric rate increase

Corbin City Utilities customers can brace for a rate increase in their electric bill sometime in the coming months as the City Utilities Commission continues to mull over the decision of when and how to implement it. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Details still sparse in shooting that killed two-year-old child last week

Details regarding a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a two-year-old child last week in Corbin are still sparse, though investigators have said that an investigation is still ongoing. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Corbin’s own Coach Roy Kidd passes away at age 91

Nearly a week after being placed in hospice care, it was announced Tuesday morning that legendary football coach and Corbin native, Roy Kidd, has passed away at the age of 91.

W’burg woman facing DUI, assault charges to serve jail time due to non-compliance

A Williamsburg woman facing assault and DUI charges for a Labor Day weekend crash that injured three will have her case presented to a Whitley County grand jury and is expected to spend six months in jail for her refusal to comply with a search warrant. Read this story and more...

Bethany’s Hope walk to prevent suicide slated for Saturday (Sept. 16)

An annual suicide awareness and prevention walk is planned for Saturday (Sept. 16) in honor of 16-year-old Whitley County High School student Bethany Faith Lawson, who took her own life in 2018. “Bethany’s Hope would like to invite you to come walk with us. Help us spread the...
Posted On 13 Sep 2023

I-75 southbound lane closure scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 10) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists there will be a lane closure on I-75 southbound (right lane, mile point 4.0) starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday (Sept. 10) in Whitley County. Additionally, a rolling road block will take place on I-75 southbound (mile point 10.0) in...
Posted On 09 Sep 2023

Local agencies receive VOCA funding to help crime victims

Kentucky has received nearly $27.2 million in federal grants to support victims of violent crime, and $736,905 of that funding is going to local organizations. In total, 114 crime victim service providers have received funding this year through the federal Victims of Crime Act...
Posted On 09 Sep 2023

Keep Corbin Clean event held Saturday morning in downtown

About 35 people turned out Saturday morning to pickup trash and litter around downtown Corbin as part of the Keep Corbin Clean cleanup effort. Volunteers worked along Main Street, Kentucky Avenue and Gordon Street among other places cleaning the town up. The event was presented...
Posted On 08 Sep 2023

Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces Sept. luncheon details

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the details of its next membership luncheon, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Reclaiming Futures Cornhole Tournament set for Saturday afternoon during Old Fashioned Trading Days

If you’re a corn hole player or if you just want to do something to help a program designed to get kids off drugs, then you might want to visit Old Fashioned Trading Days Saturday afternoon. The 11th Annual Reclaiming Futures Corn Hole Tournament will take place starting...
Posted On 08 Sep 2023