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Corbin pool opening on time, splash pad opening delayed

When it comes to aquatic fun in Corbin this summer, Public Works Director Jacob Roan delivered some good news and some not so good news during Monday’s monthly Corbin City Commission meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Pretrial diversion recommended for clerk, who sold vape to underage teenager

A pretrial diversion has been recommended for a Corbin vape store employee, who sold a vape to an underage teenager in late March. 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 22 May 2024

Victim involved in fatal Sunday motorcycle crash identified

The victim in a fatal Sunday evening motorcycle crash in Corbin has been identified. 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 22 May 2024

Local woman donates a kidney to stranger in order to help a friend get a new kidney

Most people would be willing to donate a kidney for a spouse, sibling or child. Many people would be willing to donate a kidney to save the life of their best friend or even a good friend. But what about donating a kidney to someone, who you only really know socially or through...
Posted On 16 May 2024

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America makes special pit stop at David’s Steakhouse in Corbin

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Last Thursday, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America made a scheduled stop in Corbin to meet supporters and eat lunch at David’s Steakhouse. The charity ride included 150 motorcycles and covered over 2,100 miles in order to raise funds and awareness...

One Corbin Walmart entrance closed until June

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that traffic restrictions will be in place on part of South Stewart Road at Corbin through the end of May. South Stewart Road at Walmart will be reduced to two 11-foot travel lanes and the farthest entrance from U.S....
Posted On 15 May 2024
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Avalanche of federal, state money headed to Eastern Kentucky

By Al Cross Institute for Rural Journalism University of Kentucky CORBIN, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky is about to get an avalanche of federal and state money to help it transition from its largely disappeared coal economy, but some of its towns are already lifting themselves up and...
Posted On 11 May 2024
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Makers Market set for Friday (May 10) at Corbin farmer’s market pavilion

Mark your calendars for Friday (May 10), as the Corbin School of Innovation will present its second annual Makers Market, which will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the new farmers market pavilion located at 200 North Main Street in Corbin. This event promises...
Posted On 09 May 2024
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Colonel Fest will cause partial Main Street closure Friday (April 19), Saturday (April 20)

Be forewarned that if you want to travel in downtown Corbin Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, then you may experience some detours and delays due to the partial closing of Main Street for Colonel Fest. Colonel Fest will be held Friday (April 19) and Saturday (April 20),...
Posted On 17 Apr 2024
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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