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London makes another move in effort to annex US25W

The City of London has begun the process of further encroaching into the greater Corbin area following a special-called meeting of the London City Council over the weekend. Council members met Saturday at noon, where both a resolution and first reading of an ordinance that would...

Corbin gets $166,667 in federal transportation grant funding

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $3,173,291 to Kentucky communities to help them develop comprehensive road safety action plans, including $166,667 that will go to the City of Corbin....
Posted On 09 Feb 2023

Corbin leaders hope to build new playground near Engineer Street

The City of Corbin is seeking a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to build a small playground near Engineer Street. During its monthly meeting Monday, the Corbin City Commission ratified Mayor Suzie Razmus’ signature on a warranty deed for property at 402 Engineer Street and...

Businessman wants to buy lot next to The Corbin Center to build hotel

A local businessman is seeking to purchase a large parking lot adjacent to The Corbin Center so he can build a hotel there, and the Corbin City Commission is considering the offer. Re/Max Realtor Eric Smith addressed the Corbin City Commission Monday regarding an offer by his...
Posted On 19 May 2022

Corbin 911 center getting equipment upgrades

The City of Corbin’s 911 system is getting a much needed equipment upgrade. 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 18 May 2022

Corbin ATC students create specialty bike racks for city

The City of Corbin will soon be adorned with one-of-a-kind bike racks designed and built by local students as plans to make the area more bike-friendly continue to move forward. As part of a joint effort between the city, the Whitley County Health Department, Corbin Tourism and...

Corbin City Commission hears proposal to turn old district court into event space

A joint project between the City of Corbin and Corbin Independent Schools could turn the former Whitley District Courtroom in the old city hall building into a new presentation room and event space. Mark Daniels, Director of Support Services at Corbin Independent Schools, went...

Razmus declares April as Child Abuse, Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus signed a proclamation Monday afternoon declaring the month of April as Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Corbin. Razmus was joined by employees from Baptist Health Corbin and employees from Cumberland River Behavioral Health’s...
Posted On 16 Apr 2022

Bigger paycheck coming to Corbin city employees

Employees for the City of Corbin will see an increase during an upcoming pay period because the Corbin City Commission unanimously approved a 2021 cost of living adjustment during its Nov. 15 meeting. The one-time payment would equate to $700 for full time employees and $350 for...

Corbin budgets $25,000 for new public arts projects

Downtown Corbin, which already features the statue of Colonel Harland Sanders, the 2132 locomotive and half a dozen existing murals, is looking to add some more public art projects. The recently approved fiscal year 2021-2022 Corbin budget includes a $25,000 allocation for public...
Posted On 11 Jul 2021