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Corbin citizens encouraged to voice opinion on traffic trouble spots

If you live in the city limits of Corbin and have a strong opinion regarding the safety of a particular roadway, now is your chance to make your voice heard.

United Front: Mayors pledge cooperation as City of Corbin makes plans to begin annexing Exit 29

After the City of London’s second reading and approval of an ordinance to de-annex the area off of I-75 Exit 29 in North Corbin, the City of Corbin is now one step closer to being able to annex properties and begin collecting additional tax revenues. Read this story and more for...

Meet the new director: Jacob Roan hired to lead Corbin’s parks & rec deparment

The City of Corbin recently hired its newest parks and recreation director, Jacob Roan, who took a few moments this week to speak to the News Journal about his new job, his hopes for the future, and more.

Let’s get social: Tri-County Cineplex making the switch to ‘Cinema Social’ in November

Since before the Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a near standstill, Tri-County Cineplex owners Greg and Suzie Razmus had visions of turning their south Corbin theater into a full-on, one-stop shop for family fun and entertainment. Now, after that massive setback three...

Local, state-level officials get update on new spec building and race track projects in Corbin

“It’s like The Field of Dreams… If you build it, they will come.” Those were the words of Senate President Robert Stivers Tuesday when he joined other local and state-level officials at the site of what will soon be the newest speculative building to be constructed inside the...

No plans for Corbin to get new post office in the near future

An official with the United States Postal Service (USPS) has confirmed that there are currently no plans in place to relocate the Corbin Post Office to a new location.

Going out on a high note: Gibson’s Music closing its doors after 54 years

Owner Betty Comer with a visitor to Gibson’s Music Gibson’s Music. After over 50 years, it is difficult to imagine a downtown Corbin that doesn’t include Betty Comer’s music store on Main Street. That will be the reality as of next month, however, as the longtime shop owner...

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...

Outdoor entertainment center proposed at Corbin City Commission meeting

The Corbin City Commission is considering creation of an outdoor “entertainment destination center” district in downtown Corbin so people could take Champs Honored: The state champion Corbin boys 4×800-meter relay team was recognized during Tuesday’s Corbin City...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

Mayor Razmus says city must have ‘zero tolerance’ for loose dogs

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus said the city’s ordinance regarding dogs must be more stringently enforced following an incident in which a Corbin High School student was attacked by multiple neighborhood dogs on 23rd Street. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...