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Child welfare check results in mother’s arrest Tuesday

A child welfare check Tuesday night in north Corbin ended with the mother being arrested. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies charged Janet R. Gehret, 36, of Corbin with second-degree wanton endangerment, endangering the welfare of a minor and public intoxication – controlled...

Corbin boys’, Whitley girls’ soccer teams start season 2-0

The Corbin Redhounds have not missed a beat as they try to recapture the magic of the historic 2020 boys’ soccer season, winning the first two matches by a combined score of 11-4. Coach Armando Cima’s squad defeated Perry County Central, 8-2 last Tuesday, and then picked up a 3-2...

Experienced Redhound Football team ready to make another playoff run

When the Corbin Redhounds run out of the locker room and onto Campbell Field Friday night, the 2021 edition will look very familiar. Coach Tom Greer will again have Cameron Combs under center, and Combs will have Seth Mills, TreyVeon Longmire, Carter Stewart and Dakota Patterson...

New cosmetic store now open in Corbin

Corbin and Whitley County gained a new option in the beauty industry as Beth Cline opened the doors on Leanna Cosmetics Saturday. “I have been in the beauty industry for several years,” Cline said noting that she started the company as an online venture. “I’ve been doing it for...

Area high school teams begin volleyball season Tuesday night

The Corbin Lady Redhounds Volleyball Team is on a mission to exceed its 2020 performance that ended with a 13th Region title and a trip to the state volleyball tournament. Corbin swept the district and the region, including three wins over district rival Whitley County. “We lost...

Final tune up match…

Local high school soccer teams kicked off their seasons Tuesday night. In the final scrimmage before Tuesday’s opener at Berea, the Corbin Lady Redhounds hosted Garrard County.

Lady Redhounds have experienced core group; Lady Colonels looking to talented underclassmen to fill out lineup card

The Corbin Lady Redhounds Soccer team will be looking to take the next step in 2021, coming off a 7-6-1 season that ended with a loss to North laurel in the 13th Region Championship game. The good news for Coach Hannah Goins is that she is returning nine starters from that tea...

Corbin boys look for repeat of historic 2020 season; Whitley Co. needs young Colonels to step up

High school soccer teams are scheduled to kick off the 2021 season next week. On the boys’ side, Corbin will be looking to follow up on an historic 2020 that saw the Redhounds go 13-2-1 while advancing to the state final four. “Things change from one season to the next,” said...

Corbin Board of Education recommends masks for faculty, staff, students, visitors

When classes resume at Corbin Independent Schools on Aug. 19, faculty, staff, students and visitors are encouraged to wear masks. At a special called meeting of the Corbin Board of Education Thursday night, the board approved updated guidance on COVID–19 safety recommending that...

Knox Co. deputies: Man rented U-Haul to steal catalytic covereter

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Barbourville man they say was cutting the catalytic converter off of the U-Haul truck that he had rented Friday. William Allen, 39, was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition of the value over $500, first-degree criminal...