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Community leaders are teaming up with organizations like the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to host a 9/11tribute event on Sept. 5th at the Old Corbin Civic Center. Organizers say this event is not just to honor first responders and members of the United States military but to educate people who may not remember September 11, 2001. “This is the 25th anniversary,” said event organizer Michael Peters. “ people so young they don’t even know what we’re doing. They don’t remember, they weren’t born yet or they were so small they don’t understand what this is.” The event will feature a variety of activities and exhibits including Kentucky State Police and Air Evac...

After nearly six years as Corbin High School Athletic Director, Tackett Wilson’s next chapter is under construction. Wilson joined the Corbin Independent School District after a career with the Kentucky State Police. “We got in on the ground floor as a criminal justice teacher,” said Wilson. “I was on the ground floor of a criminal justice unit that were starting statewide, so I got to help bring that to Corbin.” After several years in the classroom, the athletic director position opened up. “At first, I didn’t know about it,” Wilson explained. “I was doing a lot of high school , and I was doing some college officiating.” During his time as an official,...

Beverly Vance Aikins stopped in Corbin to share hope and her testimony of recovery during the Cumberland River Behavioral Health (CRBH) Overdose Awareness Event. Aikins is Vice President J.D. Vance’s mother. While her journey through addiction became public knowledge when Vance’s book, ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ was published in 2016, Aikins’s story began years earlier. On Saturday, she openly recounted critical points in her life describing her childhood as “full of dysfunction and chaos” and explaining what life was like at home. “My father was a terribly abusive alcoholic,” said Aikins. “If you have the disease of addiction, your children and grandchildren are 60% more likely to suffer from this disease,” Aikins explained. “I’m proof of...

Corbin defeated North Laurel 42-14 Friday night at Campbell Field, but it wasn’t until well into the second half for the Redhounds to open it up on the visiting Jaguars.  Going into half time, the Redhounds led the Jags 13-7. Less than two minutes into the second half, the Jags would take their only lead in the game going up 14-13.  From then on, the Redhounds woke up and was the only team to see the end zone the rest of the way. With 7:49 to play in the third, Corbin grabbed the lead for good on a touchdown, and with the 2-point conversion, Corbin had a 21-14 lead. In the fourth, the...

Williamsburg continued its winning streak on Friday overpowering Paris High School to a 44-16 win. Williamsburg Football Head Coach Jerry Herron said his team’s strategy was in place well before the Yellow Jackets stepped onto the field Friday night. “We spent time, a lot of time, scouting them and we had a game plan,” said Herron. “We had five turnovers and three of them led to touchdowns, two pick sixes and a fumble recovery that almost scored, so we executed the defensive game plan really well.”  On the other side of the ball, Herron said his team had a good idea of what they would face. “Offensively we knew they were going to...

Whitley County Football is still looking to hit its stride this season after another loss on Friday. The Colonels traveled to Hazard where the Bulldogs won 31-0. Whitley County Head Coach Matt Rhymer said the team went into half time down 3-0, but upon returning to the field, the Colonels would turn the ball over three times in 13 plays. “It really you know hurt as they pulled away there in the second half,” said Rhymer. “We just had a hard time getting anything going on offense, but defensively did some good things.” On offense, Rhymer said his team had some chances, but they couldn’t capitalize before running out of time. “I think...

Take a look at how some of our local soccer teams are doing this season.  Photos by HUNTER JUAREZ CORBIN SOCCER: Corbin’s girls soccer team is 2-4-1 this season with its most recent win against Harlan County on Aug. 24. The team recorded one tie so far this season (photo left) against Middlesboro on Aug. 18. Photos by HUNTER JUAREZ CORBIN SOCCER: Corbin’s Redhound soccer team is 2-1 on the season after a 7-1 win against Garrard County on Aug. 20. Bentley Hoskins led the Redhounds with 3 goals during the game. Photos by JENNIFER K. PERKINS WHITLEY CO. SOCCER: Whitley County’s boys soccer team is 3-1 on the season after an 8-1...

Congressman Hal Rogers, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and 82nd Rep. Nick Wilson went to the Williamsburg Tourism & Convention Center Tuesday afternoon, and they came bearing large ceremonial checks to help pay for local projects. Suffice it to say, they drew a crowd of approximately 100 people with additional chairs having to be set out for people in the audience. “These funds represent more than an announcement. They represent an investment in our community, in our future and new opportunities available to people, who live and work here,” noted Corbin Economic Development Director Bruce Carpenter. “We are grateful for the partnerships and dedication that make this possible. We look forward...

Gallery photos by John Crisologo Both Whitley County and Lynn Camp suffered losses during the first regular season games. Whitley County fell to Knox Central High School at home 2-42. The Colonels threw for 48 yards and rushed for 65. The Panthers, on the other, hand threw for 164 yards and rushed for 136. Lynn Camp lost its first contest on the road, 0-55, to Jellico. Prior to the season, Lynn Camp Head Coach Allen Mitchell acknowledged that his team was small and had limited depth, but with the start of school on Aug. 24, he says he is anticipating more students joining his squad soon.

Back to school preparations were in full swing during the Williamsburg Independent Schools Back to School Bash Thursday. Students and parents had the opportunity to meet teachers and pick up free school supplies and other goods from vendors.