Persistent heavy rains today forced officials to battle widespread flooding in the city of Corbin and surrounding areas, and left some residents desparately trying to keep rising water out of their homes.
Two Whitley County leaders who sit on the Kentucky League of Cities Executive Board say their confidence in the organization is not shaken in the wake of an investigative report by the Lexington Herald-Leader Sunday, but say they do plan to ask some questions about spending within the organization in the wake of the article.
A Knox County man, the brother of former Judge-Executive Raymond Smith, will serve three years in federal prison for illegal possession of a machine gun, following his formal sentencing in U.S. District Court in London last week.
The Corbin Chamber of Commerce will use next Tuesday's general membership luncheon as a forum to unveil the city's new 20/20 Vision Plan - a roadmap local leaders say will be used to help chart Corbin's path to future progress.
Less than 20 votes separated those that wanted to allow alcohol to be sold at a Cumberland Falls resort motel and those who did not during a special referendum election on the issue Tuesday.