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Tourism almost back to pre-pandemic levels, Monhollen tell city commission

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck forcing businesses and restaurants to shut down and people to stay inside, it is no secret that the tourism industry was the hardest hit sector of the economy. Fortunately, the tourism industry has largely bounced back to where it was...
Posted On 20 Aug 2022

Corbin City Commission takes steps to donate property to school district

The Corbin City Commission took official steps Monday to deed property between Corbin High School’s Campbell Field and the Creek Walk to the Corbin Independent Board of Education so it can start renovation work at the football stadium. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 19 Aug 2022

Commission favors order that would grant paid leave to personnel dealing with psychological trauma

Corbin police officers, who have to shoot someone in the line of duty, and Corbin firefighters, who have to extricate a dead child from a crashed vehicle, are examples of two instances when city employees will be able to get up to 48 hours of paid leave time in order to help them...
Posted On 18 Aug 2022

Short filming currently filming in Corbin, surrounding areas

A short film is currently being filmed in Corbin and the surrounding areas. 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 17 Aug 2022

More talks concerning entertainment destination center take place at city commission meeting

At Monday’s regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission, Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen was on hand to give an update on the proposed outdoor entertainment destination center, or EDC, to be utilized in downtown for the sale of alcohol at specially designated times. Read this...

First steps taken in quest to finally make ‘Finger Lickin’ Musical’ a reality

The long sought after “Finger Lickin’ Musical” production is about to be one step closer to becoming a reality after the June 29 meeting of the Corbin City Commission. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Update: Debating legality of proposed budget, Corbin City Commission goes back to drawing board

(Editor’s note: This story is an update of a story published Wednesday afternoon.) The Corbin City Commission held a public hearing Wednesday morning to, among other matters, conduct a first reading of the proposed annual budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. After the...

Outdoor entertainment center proposed at Corbin City Commission meeting

The Corbin City Commission is considering creation of an outdoor “entertainment destination center” district in downtown Corbin so people could take Champs Honored: The state champion Corbin boys 4×800-meter relay team was recognized during Tuesday’s Corbin City...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

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