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Trial to begin today for Corbin man who shot daughter’s boyfriend

"I'll go to prison over this, but it's worth it," William Cox allegedly told 9-1-1 dispatchers after shooting Ryan Abner, 21, on Aug. 20, 2012, with a .40 caliber Glock handgun near his driveway in Corbin.

Posted On 19 Feb 2014

Paul, Comer unveil plans to spur Appalachian economic growth during downtown Corbin stop

U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer held a “meet and greet” at an iconic downtown Corbin restaurant early Tuesday morning to tout new initiatives they hope will bring economic revitalization to the Appalachian area.

Team comprised of students from 3 area schools unveil competition robot

After six weeks of work the Kentucky Wildbots unveiled their robot for the First Robotics regional competition in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tourism officials say Sander’s Park now about 85 percent complete

Officials are hoping that principal construction on a downtown Corbin park dedicated to Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Harland Sanders can be complete in less than a month once cold weather breaks for good.

Corbin Police use spike strips to end high-speed chase

  Corbin Police brought a high-speed chase on U.S. 25W to an end Wednesday morning with the use of spike strips.

Knox deputies asking for public’s help to find burglars

  Knox County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find the men who broke into a convenience store in Gray Tuesday morning.

Corbin Middle School teacher on paid leave until DUI case is settled

  A Corbin Middle School teacher has been placed on leave with pay pending the outcome of his DUI case.

 

Third off nine defendants in meth conspiracy pleads guilty

The third of nine defendants named in a conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine in the Tri-County area pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday.

McBurney to Chamber: ‘State of the city is sound’

 If one word could encapsulate Corbin Mayor Willard McBurney’s “state of the city” speech to members of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Tuesday it would be “progress.”

UPDATED: Whitley County High School Athletic Director arrested for rape, assault charges in Maryland

Whitley County High School's Athletic Director Michael Campbell has been placed on an unpaid leave of absence following his arrest last month in Baltimore, Maryland, on sex and assault related charges.

Posted On 10 Feb 2014