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Corbin could join VisitLex, other Kentucky tourism agencies in new venture involving celebrity chef

Corbin could be about to take yet another step towards solidifying itself as one of the top “foodie” destinations in the southeast portion of the United States. On Tuesday, Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission Director Maggy Monhollen informed her board of an exciting new...

Corbin Tourism doubling Christmas decoration budget

As soon as one holiday ends, such as Valentine’s Day, preparations pretty much immediately begin for another holiday. While most folks are making Easter preparations right now, the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission is looking a little bit further ahead, i.e., Christmas....
Posted On 01 Mar 2023

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

Raffle underway to benefit Carnegie Library project

The Carnegie Center of Corbin is currently holding a raffle to raise money to renovate the old Carnegie Library building. The group is raffling two Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Adirondack chairs and a table, which is valued at over $1,300. The cost is $5 for one raffle ticket or $45...
Posted On 01 Jul 2022
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RV and boat show coming to The Corbin Arena

Corbin Tourism has joined forces with Wildcat RV in Corbin to organize the inaugural Wildcat RV and Boat Show at The Arena in Corbin Feb 18-20. “They called me and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them,” said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen of how the...

Corbin Tourism gets $100k grant for pavilion

The Kentucky Agriculture Development Board recently approved $4,939,773 for agriculture and rural development projects, including $100,000 in state funds and $1,500 in Whitley County funds to build a farmer’s market pavilion in downtown Corbin, and over $20,000 for a local meat...
Posted On 06 Jun 2021

Corbin Tourism Commission planning holiday festivities

With the Christmas season approaching, the Corbin Tourism Commission is taking steps to turn its downtown lot into a Christmas wonderland. At a recent special called meeting, Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel announced that the ice-skating rink that proved to be so popular in 2019,...

Corbin Tourism considering revised Christmas parade

The Corbin Tourism Commission is considering a twist on the annual Christmas parade to allow it to go forward during the COVID–19 pandemic. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said she is working on the possibility of a reverse parade that would see the floats and entries park on the...

Pavilion planned for Corbin’s Main Street

The Corbin Tourism Commission is working on plans for the construction of a pavilion on its Main Street lot. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said the initial plan for the project is for a “U” shaped structure with an open area in the middle coming out to the front of the property....

Ribbon cutting held for Corbin splash pad Friday

Geeta Patel was someone who loved children, and her husband, Ishwar “Ish” Patel, wanted to do something in her memory, so he had his children deed the piece of property where the Economy Inn used to sit to the city on June 7, 2019, in order for something to be built for children...
Posted On 03 Sep 2020