Events

The Corbin Police Department and the Corbin Fire Department will face off later this month for the fourth consecutive year in a heated chili cook-off, all in support of restoring the historic Carnegie Library. In partnership with the Carnegie Library Board, the event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Depot on Main. Attendees will have the chance to sample chili prepared by both police officers and firefighters, then vote for their favorite. The department with the most votes will be declared the winner. “We are thrilled to partner with the Carnegie Library Board,” said Corbin Police Chief Rusty Hedrick. “Good luck to both parties,...

Country artist Justin Moore is set to take the stage at Corbin Arena on Saturday performing fan favorites like “You, Me, and Whiskey,” “Small Town USA,” and “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” as well as tracks from his latest album, ‘This Is My Dirt.’ Before he began recording music in the studio, Moore said he grew up in a small, blue-collar town in Arkansas with a population of approximately 300 people. Moore described how growing up in the town, along with his parents’ influence, helped shape both him and his music into what they are today. “My parents are great people, and I am fortunate to have them,” said Moore. “We’re...

A large crowd turned out to support the Corbin Backpack Club’s inaugural Valentine's Day Dance on Feb. 13, an event held to help provide meals for hundreds of local children in need. Tri-County Catering provided a variety of dishes, including chicken, rolls, mashed potatoes, dessert, and more. Live music was performed by Dr. Whitley and the Sky Band, featuring members such as Tom Blair on cello, Tommy Crate (the Harmonica Man), Gary Baxter on guitar, Tony Davis on bass, and Joe Westbrook on drums. According to Dr. Whitley, the Sky Band originally formed in 1974 when its members were teenagers and young adults. The recent event marked their first time performing together...

“If you can get 1 percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done,” says James Clear in his #1 New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits. “Conversely, if you get 1 percent worse each day for one year, you’ll decline nearly down to zero.” Consistent habits compound into remarkable results – that’s the core of Clear’s message, one that has resonated around the world. His book has sold more than 25 million copies globally. This spring, Clear will share those insights and more during the annual Excellence in Leadership Series event at University of the Cumberlands, sponsored by the Forcht Group...

Are you a fan of Alice in Wonderland? If so, there is some good news for you. The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky is presenting a theatre performance by The Barter Theatre Players for Alice in Wonderland. The Barter Theatre Players are the state theatre of Virginia and the nation’s longest-running professional theatre. The performance will be located at Betty Hamilton Center for the Arts at Corbin High School on Sat., Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. The theatre performance is expected to have all the characters you know and love, like the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, and the Queen of Hearts, and has been described as...

If you are looking for something free to do with your sweetheart this Valentine’s season, then look no further than downtown Williamsburg. The Green Space on Main will be decorated with various selfie spots, and there will be free carriage rides on Feb. 6-7 and on Feb. 13-14. On Friday, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, the carriage rides will be from 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, the carriage rides will be from 2-5 p.m. “We are doing this to emphasize our shop local again,” Mayor Roddy Harrison told the Williamsburg City Council during its regular monthly meeting Monday. In other business, the council: • Authorized Harrison to have discussions with...

This past weekend, Pittsburg Marine and Cumberland Valley National Bank presented the Annual Kentucky Fishing Expo at the Corbin Arena. Visitors were able to shop for gear and learn about a wide range of outdoor sports offerings. Special guests included pro fishing legend Hank Parker and former President of FLW Outdoors Charlie Evans.

On Tuesday, Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus served as the special guest speaker for the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s January membership luncheon, which was held at the Corbin Center. “I can’t believe that I am going to be serving three terms as mayor,” said Razmus, who will be running unopposed in this year’s election. “When I started, I thought that I would do four years, get a bunch of stuff done, and then get out. But I didn’t really understand how long things take, and how these projects aren’t easily checked off the list.” Among the items on that list is the continued annexation into the city limits of properties located...

Justin Moore, The Harlem Globe Trotters, 13th Regional Basketball Tournament, Monsters of Destruction, Super Bull Riding, May Day and more!

Scenes from this year’s Christmas shopping events with Corbin and Williamsburg PD. Pictures from the Corbin Shop with a Cop were taken by Leeann Fragosa. Pictures from the Williamsburg Shop with a Cop were taken by Trevor Sherman.