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Corbin City Commission recognizes Corbin football team

The Corbin City Commission recognized the Corbin Middle School Eighth Grade football team Monday after the team brought home its second state title in two years. The team beat Paducah Middle School at East Jessamine High School to claim the title in November. Corbin Mayor Suzie...

Local restaurant’s staff help with Corbin’s fall decorations

Corbin is decorated for fall thanks to the help of a local restaurant. Jason Mathews, Shea Hensley and the staff at Seasons Restaurant in downtown Corbin helped decorate the city prior to Octoberfest, which took place on Saturday. “We are so grateful for the selfless giving...

City Commissioners have heated debate over pool upgrade

The Corbin City Commissioners engaged in a heated discussion as some members feared moving too quickly with improvements to the city pool could leave the city in hot water. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Corbin Civic Center lighting system project bid awarded

The Corbin City Commission voted unanimously to award the KYOVA Electric the bid for the Corbin Civic Center Lighting System Project. KYOVA Electric’s bid was the only one the commission received for the project, but it came in less than anticipated, according to Corbin’s City...

$290,000 awarded for Master Street sidewalk

The City of Corbin was awarded $290,000 for the Master Street Sidewalk project as part of the state’s $5 million transportation investment. 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?...

High school baseball season heating up

While area school systems are on spring break this week, their baseball teams are moving into the second week of the season. 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

Annexation bill becomes law

Senate Bill 274, which would permit the City of Corbin to annex property in Laurel County serviced by its infrastructure has become law, but the affected area, known as north Corbin, is still in limbo because of the lawsuit Corbin filed to stop the City of London’s attempted...

Forcht Group of Kentucky founder named Corbin’s ‘Business Professional of the Year’

Forcht Group of Kentucky Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry E. Forcht always tries to be in bed by 7:00 p.m. He gets up at 3:30 a.m. daily, except on Sundays, when he doesn’t wake up until 5:00 a.m. He works seven days a week. At 81-years-old, he’s not even considering retirement....

Makena Myatt named, ‘Corbin Colonel’

An 8-year-old Corbin girl who has made it her mission to make changes to her community was honored for her efforts Monday night. At the regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission, Mayor Suzie Razmus presented Makena Myatt with a proclamation naming her a, “Corbin Colonel.”...

Gibson’s Music 50th anniversary celebration to culminate in free concert Saturday night

Gibson’s Music is celebrating 50 years in business this week, and owner and founder, Betty Comer, is planning a big bash to mark the occasion. The party will culminate Saturday evening with a free performance by pianist Jason Coleman, the grandson of world-renowned pianist Floyd...