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$500K scratch-off lottery winner sold in Corbin

A big lottery prize was scratched off in Corbin recently as an Eastern Tennessee man purchased what turned out to be a $500,000 winning ticket at Mega Mart on Master Street. According to Kentucky Lottery officials, the man, who elected to remain anonymous, was running errands in...

Gray man, Corbin women charged with home burglary

A Gray man and and two Corbin women were among three people arrested in connection with a home burglary in Gray. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies charged, Cody Poff, 27, of Gray, Betty Bray, 40, and Anna Siler, 38, both of Corbin, were each charged with third-degree burglary....

Practice begins for new Corbin Wrestling program

Corbin High School sports fan will have a new pack of Redhounds to root for as Coach Chuck Davis has held his first practices for the wrestling team. Davis said Monday that more than 40 students in grades eight through 12 have turned out for the practices that began Thursday. “We...

The good, the bad and the ugly plays out in boys’ basketball

It was the good, the bad and the ugly in boys’ basketball this past week. The good is Coach Eric Swords’ Williamsburg Yellow Jackets remaining undefeated at 5-0. The Jackets pulled out an overtime win at home Friday against Harlan County for the biggest win of the season. Coming...

Corbin Rotary Club needs volunteers Friday night to wrap Empty Stocking gifts

If you have wrapping paper, scissors, tape and some time to donate Friday night, the Corbin Rotary Club would gladly accept your help and supplies as the final preparations are made for the annual Empty Stocking Fund event. Rotary members, along with volunteers will be meeting at...

Area basketball teams gear up for holiday tournaments

New Whitley County Basketball Coach Austin Horn picked up his first career win last Thursday with a 75-71 victory in the Colonels’ home opener against Hazard. Five Colonels scored in double figures led by Jamie Fuson’s 17 points. Ashton Reynolds had 16, while Ethan Keene and...

Girls’ teams pick up needed wins over the weekend

The Corbin Lady Redhounds improved to 2-1 on the season Saturday with a 66-47 victory over Letcher County Central in the 12th vs 13th Region Challenge at South Laurel High School. Kallie Housley led the way for the Lady Redhounds with 18 points Shelby Stewart added 15 and Darcie...

Corbin man charged with strangling girlfriend Thursday

A Corbin man was arrested Thursday for allegedly strangling his girlfriend to the point that she puked and urinated on herself. James A. Coppage, 26, was charged with first-degree strangulation following an investigation into a complaint from the woman. Officer Robbie Hodge wrote...

Girls’ basketball season heats up

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are now 2-1 on the season after defeating Madison Southern Friday and losing to Mercer County Saturday. “Its been a good start,” said Coach Sean Pigman. “The kids are really buying in and working hard.” The Lady Colonels defeated Madison Southern...

Boys’ basketball season heats up

The Corbin Redhounds are 1-1 on the season following a loss at Harlan County Monday night. Corbin boys defeated LaFayette Saturday 80-69 in the Legacy Nissan Classic at North Laurel. “I thought our play was much improved from our scrimmage,” said Coach Tony Pietrowski. “We moved...