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After years of dreaming, countless hours of discussion, and a whole lot of perseverance, Corbin can finally say that it is home to a brand-new horse-racing track.

The Corbin City Commission recently took action on three separate items, all of which involve construction projects that could end up having a major impact on the city in the coming years.

Corbin and Williamsburg are among 360 smaller cities across Kentucky which have begun receiving a portion of the $157 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the funding for the cities with populations under 50,000 Thursday afternoon....

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. was in Corbin Tuesday morning to officially announce the $15.05 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) Grant to fund the upgrades to the portion of U.S. 25W off of Exit 25. “This is a big day,” said...

The London City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance to annex property in north Corbin Thursday, despite the objection of Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus. Razmus and City Manager Marlon Sams attended the meeting where the council was to vote on the ordinance...

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, announced that the City of Corbin has been awarded $15.05 million in grant money to fund the planned improvements of Cumberland Falls Hwy. between the Corbin bypass and Fifth Street. The money was awarded from the U.S. Department...

In what city officials are calling a cost-cutting decision, the Corbin Downtown Manager’s position has been eliminated. Aaron Sturgill, who has held the position since August 2018, announced via Facebook Friday that his position was being eliminated. “It has been highly valued...

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus has declared a state of emergency in the city. According to the document Razmus signed Wednesday, it authorizes her to sign executive orders authorizing city personnel to coordinate and cooperate with the Whitley and Knox County Health Departments, the...

Following a meeting between city officials and representatives of architects at Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., the proposed site plan for the Corbin splash pad was unveiled at the regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission Monday night. The rendering features the train theme with...

The number of competitive bids coming in for goods and services for the City of Corbin has declined and, at the city commission’s quarterly work session Monday, Commissioner Trent Knuckles questioned why that was so and what may be done to increase those numbers. “Maybe we need...