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Redhounds open season with tough test, looking forward to the challenge

2021 was a very successful year for the Corbin Redhounds, going undefeated in the regular season and advancing to the regional finals of the Class 4A state championship playoffs. In 2022, Head Coach Tom Greer says that he is excited about his team’s chances to once again make a...

Tourism commissions across the region partnering together to seek funding

Governor Andy Beshear’s office recently announced that a total of $75 million would be distributed across the Commonwealth to help boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Spirit of KY: Locals jump in to help with flood relief efforts

As soon as word began spreading throughout the region Thursday and Friday of last week about the devastation wrought by historic flooding in several eastern Kentucky counties, people all over our local area immediately jumped into action. Read this story and more for just $.99...

Aug. 2 blood drive set in Corbin; Aug. 4 blood drive set in W’burg

Whether you live in the Corbin or Williamsburg areas, you will have the chance next week to help the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) shore up its low blood supply this summer, which could save someone’s life. If that isn’t enough to make you want to donate blood, donors also get the...
Posted On 31 Jul 2022

Manning excited to bring community theater experience to Corbin

If you love a good “whodunit” story, then you are in luck!

Corbin Historic Preservation Board meets to determine how to move forward

On Monday, July 25, the recently formed Corbin Historic Preservation Board held its third meeting in downtown Corbin to discuss what steps should be taken to establish a historical district in town. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Signups now underway for several NIBROC events and competitions

In just two weeks’ time the Annual NIBROC Festival will be turning 70, and this year’s lineup of events is looking to offer something for everyone.

A Fourth To Remember…

Photos by MARK WHITE Celebrating our independence: Numerous area residents turned out in south Corbin Sunday evening for Corbin’s annual Independence Day celebration, which is always held on July 3 every year. The festivities started at 6:30 p.m. with the bands Ruthless Vendetta...
Posted On 08 Jul 2022

Debating legality of proposed budget, Corbin City Commission goes back to drawing board

The Corbin City Commission held a public hearing Wednesday morning to, among other matters, conduct a first reading of the proposed annual budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. After the initial reading was complete and the floor was open for comments, City Commissioner Trent...

Transportation Cabinet representative talks ongoing road projects at Corbin Rotary Club meeting

On Thursday, Keenan Jones of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet was the guest speaker at the Corbin Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at David’s Steakhouse. Jones fielded several questions from club members and the media, mostly concerning the ongoing construction in Williamsburg off...