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W’Burg City Council declines to hear tax ordinance Monday due to proposed legislation

An ordinance renewing a longstanding occupational tax agreement between the Whitley County Fiscal Court and the cities of Williamsburg and Corbin was put on the backburner Monday, as members of the Williamsburg City Council discussed a proposed bill in the Kentucky House of...

Corbin City Commission discusses feral cat problem

Corbin leaders are trying to figure out what to do about a feral cat problem. Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus informed the Corbin City Commission during its monthly meeting Monday that she recently got a phone call from a 90-year-old woman about Corbin’s feral cat problem. She noted...
Posted On 01 Mar 2024

Corbin to host Little League tournament, Corbin PD wins annual chili cookoff event

Corbin will be hosting the Little League state tournament this summer. Corbin officials announced during Monday’s monthly Corbin City Commission meeting that Corbin will host the state tournament on July 20-24. Corbin will host the tournament for ages 9-10, ages 10-11 and ages...
Posted On 29 Feb 2024

City of Corbin gets clean audit report

The Corbin City Commission got a clean bill of financial health on its audit report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2023. Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus along with members of the Corbin City Commission, Corbin Police Department and Corbin Fire Department present a...
Posted On 28 Feb 2024

Repairs could delay Corbin splash pad opening

Needed repairs to the Geeta’s Splash Pad in downtown Corbin may force a delay in the opening of the popular children’s attraction this summer. 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...
Posted On 28 Feb 2024

Former Mayor Scott Williamson selected as next Corbin City Manager Friday

The Corbin City Commission has selected its next city manager to replace Marlon Sams, who is retiring effective April 1, and he is a familiar face with extensive knowledge about the workings of city government. The Corbin City Commission held a special meeting late Friday...
Posted On 09 Feb 2024

New Corbin City Manager could be named Friday

Hopefully by sometime late Friday afternoon or early Friday evening, the Corbin City Commission will have selected a new city manager to replace Marlon Sams, who is retiring effective April 1 after working 29 years for the city. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 07 Feb 2024

Update: Corbin City Manager search down to four finalists

The City of Corbin will soon be in need of a new city manager when Marlon Sams retirement takes effect in April, and the field of potential candidates has been narrowed down to four people. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 31 Jan 2024

Corbin expects thousands of visitors for All “A” Classic

The All “A” Classic state championship basketball tournament interjected about $1 million into the economy of the city of Richmond where it was played in 2023. This year it is being played at the Corbin Arena, and it is already having an impact on the local economy as every hotel...
Posted On 24 Jan 2024

20 applicants in the running to be new Corbin City Manager

The search to find Corbin’s next city manager is well underway. 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 24 Jan 2024