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May Day 2024 to be presented Friday at the Arena

Whitley Ella Hurst, the 2024 May Queen, and Lainey Page Williams, this year’s Tiny Queen, will be crowned Friday night, May 3, at 7 p.m. during the 81st presentation of the May Day Festival at the Arena in Corbin. Hurst is the daughter of Jason and Crystal Hurst. She will be...
Posted On 02 May 2024
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Fundraiser events being organized for local EMS director battling cancer

Local first responders are planning a benefit concert and another fundraiser for a Corbin woman, who is suffering from cancer and has spent much of her adult life helping others. Amanda Jackson is currently Whitley County EMS director and has worked for the ambulance service for...
Posted On 13 Dec 2023

WWE returning to The Corbin Arena on Feb. 4

Local wrestling fans can rejoice as the WWE’s “Road to WrestleMania” will be coming through Corbin early next year. The event is set for Feb. 4, starting at 5 p.m. at The Corbin Arena. Tickets start at $20. Numerous WWE stars will be on-hand including: The America Nightmare Cody...
Posted On 04 Dec 2023

Drift Indy Street League takes over Corbin Arena for motor sport action

 Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Pedal to the metal: The Drift Indy Street League took over The Corbin Arena this past Friday and Saturday, where participants showcased both their suped-up rides and  their driving skills. A race course was set up in parking lot of The Arena featuring...

Drift Indy Street League event coming to Corbin Friday

If you are a racing fan and you would like to check a different form of racing than what you are probably used to, then you might want to turn out at The Corbin Arena Friday afternoon or go to downtown Corbin Friday evening for a Drift Indy Street League event. “Drifting, from...
Posted On 17 Aug 2023

Corbin celebrates Independence Day

Fireworks lit up the night sky Monday evening as Corbin held its annual July 3 Independence Day celebration at the Corbin Arena. Among other things, the event featured a patriotic costume contest, a live DJ, and  a foam party, which was a big hit with local youngsters.  
Posted On 05 Jul 2023

2023 May Day court announced, festivities set for Friday

Reid Elizabeth Bryant, the 2023 May Queen, and Hampton Dru Farmer, this year’s Tiny Queen, will be crowned Friday night, May 5, at 7 p.m. during the 80th presentation of the May Day Festival at The Corbin Arena. Bryant is the daughter of Michael and Rhonda Bryant. She will be...
Posted On 04 May 2023

Everyone needs to be on their ‘A’ game when the All ‘A’ comes to town

On Monday, Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen made the exciting announcement that the boys’ and girls’ statewide All “A” Classic basketball tournaments will be coming to the Corbin Arena in January of 2024. In case you missed it, the press release read, “Gary Munsie,...

AEW coming to The Corbin Arena May 12

One of the biggest wrestling promotions in the country is coming to The Corbin Arena for the first time in May. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced Thursday that AEW House Rules would be coming to The Corbin Arena for a show on Friday, May 12, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets went on...
Posted On 31 Mar 2023
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Monsters of Destruction Tour at The Corbin Arena this weekend

If you like monster trucks, extreme ATV racing and/or tuff trucks, then you may want to head over to The Corbin Arena this weekend as the Monsters of Destruction bring their 2023 tour to town. Heavy Hitter, Alcatraz, War Wizard, Black Stallion, and Overkill Evolution are all...
Posted On 09 Mar 2023