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The 2026 meeting of the Kentucky General Assembly has been underway for just over two weeks in Frankfort. In that time, 82nd District Rep. Nick Wilson has been hard at work, re-filing two bills from last year’s legislative session, filing a pair of new bills focused on childcare, and co-sponsoring another bill that aims to amend the law as it relates to the state’s inheritance tax. Wilson has filed House Bill 215, which proposes a special discounted rate at state park lodging resorts and golf courses for Kentucky residents. The bill, filed as HB 293 in the 2025 legislative session, is called the J.E. Jones Kentucky Fairways Act in honor...

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.

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

Thanks to the generosity of a long list of donors, the Corbin Rotary Club's Empty Stocking Fund Christmas gift giveaway program was able to spend over $32,000 this year to provide shoes, toys, books and more to a total of 530 local kids. In addition to these items, about 80 bicycles were also given away to local boys and girls, helping to make this a bright and merry Christmas for them and their families. "It went really well," said Empty Stocking Fund President Joe Caldwell of this year's giveaway, which took place on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Corbin. "We had a lot of Little Caesars pizza that was...

Little ghosts and goblins will have two chances to trick or treat in Corbin on Halloween. Downtown trick or treating on Main Street will take place from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, while residential trick or treating will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. Corbin Downtown Manager Jacob Roan thanked the Corbin JROTC for helping get fall decorations out in time for the recent Octoberfest celebration, and he thanked Shae Hensley and Jason Matthews for taking care of fine details and making sure that the decorations were just right. “I have heard good things. I felt like it went really well. I am just super grateful,” Interim Corbin Tourism...

Since the Dukes of Hazzard television show dominated television in the '80s, nothing gathers a crowd like seeing that orange '69 Charger sore through the air like a comet straight out of Hazzard County.

If you have ever wanted to be on TV, a brand new series that is focusing on people living in the local area could make your dreams a reality. From the creator and executive producer of The Biggest Loser, a major television network is on the ground in Corbin right now casting for an new television series that is promising to transform lives and uplift the entire community. Producers, including Ajay Rochester (host of The Biggest Loser Australia, bestselling author and actress) are actively seeking 100 individuals in the Corbin area who are ready to take part in what is being called a powerful and life-changing journey. Rochester and company are asking,...

Whether its fireworks, live music or a parade, this year’s Independence Day celebrations in Whitley County and the surrounding area will offer a little something for everyone.  Corbin festivities The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission and The Corbin Arena will proudly present an “Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular,” on Thursday, July 3, at The Corbin Arena, which is located at 500 Arena Drive. Pre-fireworks festivities will kick off at 7 p.m. with delicious food trucks and inflatable fun for kids. There will be live music starting at 7 p.m. with the Pistol Whip band. Starting at 9 p.m. the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission will hand out free 3D firework goggles. “Then at 9:45 p.m.,...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  This year’s lone Cumberland River Cruise-In saw several dozen classic and fancy vehicles take over downtown Williamsburg on Saturday. The vehicles were lined around the perimeter of the old Whitley County Courthouse while vendors were set up in the yard. Williamsburg Main Street Program opted to move to only one cruise-in this year instead of doing it monthly throughout the summer in an attempt to drive up engagement.  Source link

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Celebration: Local and state leaders were present for an anniversary event Tuesday morning at Dayspring Regional Health Center. A panel discussion was held between Danielle Ware (top left) with Hope Credit Union, Dayspring Chief Medical Officer Dr. Geogy Thomas (top middle left), Dayspring Chief Executive Officer Larry Rector (top middle right) and Dwain Neeley (top right) with Fahe. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (below) was also present for Tuesday’s event. Look in the upcoming Summer 2025 issue of Strictly Business Magazine for more coverage.