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Corbin City Commission swears in new commissioners, recognizes Corbin Soccer team

Two new commissioners and two returning commissioners were sworn in prior to the Corbin City Commission’s meeting on Dec. 21. Allison Moore and Seth Reeves will join Trent Knuckles and Brandon Shepherd on the Corbin City Commission next year replacing David Hart and Andrew...

Corbin breaks ground for Miller Park Project

After two special called meetings, the Corbin City Commissions’ Miller Park renovation project is finally underway. Commissioners broke ground on the renovations Monday and construction is expected to begin later this week pending the weather’s cooperation. The City Commission...

Corbin City Commission places contingency funds into certificates of deposit at CVNB

The Corbin City Commission voted last Thursday to place $1.082 million in contingency funds into multiple certificates of deposit at Cumberland Valley National Bank. The money had previously been in two CD’s that had recently come due. The commission had elected to hold off on...

City Utilities Commission of Corbin votes to join Corbin-London annexation lawsuit

There is a new participant in the legal battle between the Corbin City Commission and London City Council over London’s attempt to annex property off Exit 29 in southern Laurel County. The City Utilities Commission of Corbin voted during an Oct. 28 special called meeting to...
Posted On 05 Nov 2020

Corbin City Commission getting two new members; W’burg City Council remains unchanged

The Corbin City Commission was assured of, at least two new members when the campaign began, and that is what it will see as Allison Moore and Seth Reeves will join incumbents Trent Knuckles and Brandon Shepherd on the commission. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Corbin City Commission approves one-time cost of living adjustment for city employees

City of Corbin employees saved the city $93,000 in health insurance costs over the last year and the Corbin City Commission agreed to pass that back to the employees during its regular meeting Monday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Corbin City Commission approves final plans for Miller Park renovations

The final plans for the improvements to Miller Park were unveiled during the regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission Monday. Derek Phillips with Deco Architects presented the plans for the park off of Barton Mill Road, to the city commission, which the commissioners...

Corbin files lawsuit to stop London from annexing property in north Corbin

The London City Council’s voted Thursday to annex property in north Corbin. On Monday, the City of Corbin filed a lawsuit in order to stop the annexation from moving forward. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in Laurel Circuit Court, Corbin is arguing that the tract that...

Splash pad officially opens…

Geeta’s Splash Park in downtown Corbin officially opened to the public Friday. By Friday afternoon, numerous children were enjoying the new facility.

Corbin City Commission approves letter to north Corbin property owners concerning annexation

The Corbin City Commission took the next step in its dispute with the City of London Thursday morning, which is attempting to annex property off of Exit 29, approving a letter to be sent to businesses in the area notifying them that the action is illegal. The commissioners...