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Bond refund to save Corbin Schools over $500,000
A favorable bond market coupled with some deft financial maneuvering is going to allow the Corbin Independent School system to save an estimated $578,998 on bonds it issued in 2007 to fund the construction of Corbin Primary School.
The good news came during a meeting of the school district’s Board of Education, held at Corbin High School last Thursday.
Dr. Robert Tarvin, a financial advisor from Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, told board members that a drop in the average interest of the bonds from 4 percent to 2.55 percent would result in the huge savings once a “bond refund” is completed.
Tarvin said the Kentucky Department of Education allows school districts to...
CFIT Founder, former print company president, dies at 62
The former president of Hinkle Printing, Inc. in Corbin died unexpectedly Monday at the age of 62, and he’s being remembered by friends and family as a devoted father and strong supporter and patron of Corbin Redhound athletics.
Benny Hinkle passed away at his home Monday evening after a short bout with pneumonia.
Kathy Hinkle, his wife of 41 years, said her husband’s endearing personality and willingness to help people have been reflected in the outpouring of support after news of his tragic death broke on social media.
“He loved people and he loved meeting people. He really enjoyed life and I enjoyed being with him. We did everything together,” Kathy Hinkle...
