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After hearing about budget cutbacks impacting the Corbin Senior Citizens Center, Laurel County Judge-Executive David Westerfield didn’t want to give lip service to the problem. He prefers direct action. During a visit to the center last Thursday, Westerfield presented center...

A Corbin High School student has achieved what very few students will ever do: achieve a perfect score on the ACT (American College Testing) exam. Sarah Pedersen, daughter of Dr. Paul and Anne Pedersen of Barbourville, scored a composite 36, which according to the ACT National...

The Cumberland Valley Cruise-In is starting its engines on its 18th season beginning in May. The gathering of classic and custom cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles will be held in May, June July, and September on Main Street in Corbin. “We have tripled in size and we just don’t...

Spring has sprung and opportunities abound to get outside, and even help improve the community. Events kick of Saturday with the return of the Corbin City Yard Sale. Downtown Director Aaron Sturgill said the sale will be held between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Depot Street between...

I joined my fellow members of the House in passing several good, meaningful pieces of legislation this week, aimed at improving the quality of life for all Kentuckians. This is our last full week of this legislative session, with only eight legislative days left in the 2019...

With spring coming, the Knox-Whitley Humane Association is preparing for the influx of stray kittens. To help with that, the shelter that serves Clay, Knox, Whitley and McCreary counties is seeking donations of kitten and puppy food. “We are always in need of it,” said Mary-Ann...

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is working in conjunction with management at Corbin Manor Apartments to hold an anti-bullying awareness program Thursday. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said management at the apartment complex off of...

While First Baptist Church’s White Flag Ministry provides shelter to those in need on exceptionally cold nights, its resources are limited, forcing the tipping point to be set at 29 degrees. In an effort to assist those who need stay warm when the ministry is not available, the...

Know of a teacher that goes above and beyond in the classroom? Now is your chance to nominate that teacher for the 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards. The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. are accepting nominations for the 2019 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. Any...

The first coach to ever pace the sidelines for the Corbin girls varsity basketball team will be honored Monday night. Willard Farris was the first ever coach for the Lady Redhounds, and almost immediately he had success. In 11 seasons, he had only one losing record (9-12)....