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Housing Insecurity: Executive directors discuss ways that housing authorities can better serve the local community

At any given time, approximately 400 housing units are occupied between the Corbin and Williamsburg Housing Authorities. While many of these tenants may be individuals, many are also families, meaning the actual number of people residing in public housing is much greater. Not...

Robert Hayes discusses efforts to right the ship at Corbin Housing Authority

To say that Robert Hayes had his work cut out for him when he took over the job as Corbin Housing Authority director two years ago would be a pretty major understatement. The previous director had been indicted and is now scheduled to be sentenced later this month after pleading...

Former Corbin Housing Authority director pleads guilty to multiple charges stemming from thefts

A former Corbin Housing Authority director who stole more than $100,000 in housing authority funds has entered a guilty plea to multiple charges in exchange for an agreement with prosecutors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Ribbon cutting held to commemorate new learning center at Vanbeber Court

There’s a new community resource for area residents of all ages thanks to a collaborative effort between the Corbin Housing Authority, Corbin Independent Family Resource Center, Save the Children and the Corbin Public Library. A ribbon cutting was held last Friday at the Vanbeber...

Trial set for former Corbin Housing Authority director accused of theft

A jury trial has been set for the former Corbin Housing Authority director accused of taking more than $100,000 in housing authority funds over a three-year period. Samuel McCoy, 49, appeared in Whitley Circuit Court on Monday for a status hearing, where prosecutors asked for a...

Former Corbin Housing Authority director indicted for theft

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a former Corbin Housing Authority Director Monday over allegations that he took a total of $119,629.53 through a variety of means over a three-year period. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021