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Whitley County’s 13th Region Tournament Semifinal game against Knox Central Monday night looked bleak early, before the Colonels scored eight unanswered runs en route to the 8-5 victory. Colonels’ starting pitcher Bryce Anderson struggled beginning in the second inning, walking two hitters and then hitting another to load the bases, before the third walk of the inning gave the Panthers a 1-0 lead. Coach Brandon Shope was quick with the hook, bringing on Logan Siler to pitch. One out later, Siler gave up a fielder’s choice for another run, and then a single to put Knox Central up 4-0. After another Walk, Shope came back out, going to Grant Zehr. Zehr not only got...

Corbin High School Assistant Principal Steve Jewell has been selected as the new Corbin High School Principal. Jewell will take over on August 1, which is the date that Crawford’s retirement becomes effective. I am extremely humbled and proud to represent Corbin High School,” Jewell said. “We have a great family of educators to work with and I look forward to the challenges ahead.” Jewell is a 1983 graduate of Corbin High School. He holds a Bachelor’s and Masters degree from Tennessee Technological University and a Rank I in Principal Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University.

A Corbin man, who initially survived after being shot in the head with a .357 pistol early Sunday morning, has died. Timothy Seth Pennington died Thursday at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, according to the Corbin Police Department. Corbin Police Lt. Coy Wilson, who is the investigating officer, said that the attempted murder charge against the couple allegedly responsible for Pennington's shooting would be upgraded to murder. Melissa M. Summers, 43, of Corbin, and Adam R. Alloway, 37, of London, were arrested early Monday morning in connection with Pennington's shooting, and lodged in the Whitley County Detention Center. Police were called to the scene at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday. According to Wilson,...

The Corbin Redhounds came back from an early 6-4 deficit to defeat Whitley County 12-8 for the 50th District Baseball Championship Tuesday night. Down 8-6 going into the top of the seventh inning with a runner on second and two outs, Kade Elam belted a 1-0 pitch to left field for a home run to tie the game. Corbin rallied in the eighth inning for four runs to take a 12-8 lead. Whitley County got a pair of doubles in its half of the eighth to cut the lead to 12-9, but Elam got the final two outs to secure the win. Both teams will advance to the 13th Region Tournament, which is...

A West Virginia man is facing stalking and other charges after being arrested outside a Corbin area apartment complex Sunday evening for allegedly trying to lure a local juvenile girl from her residence. Kentucky State Police Trooper Drew Wilson arrested Brian Ash, 21, of Saint Albans, charging him with first-degree stalking, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing, resisting arrest, third-degree criminal trespassing, endangering the welfare of a minor, distributing tobacco and vape products to minors, and numerous traffic violations, according to a KSP release. About 6:24 p.m. Sunday, KSP Post 10 in Harlan received a call about an individual sitting in a blue Chevrolet Malibu at the...

An additional 250 manufacturing jobs will be coming to Williamsburg as Bridgestone Americas announced a $51 million expansion of the Firestone Industrial Products plant on Thursday. The new jobs will be at the plant off of U.S. 25W that currently employs more than 500 people making air springs. “The Williamsburg plant is the only full U.S. manufacturer, which supports the growing marked demand in the automotive vehicle market with a focus on the electric vehicle sector,” company officials noted. “With the increase in vehicle electrification, Firestone air suspension systems are in high demand among the most innovative and forward-thinking original equipment manufacturers globally,” said Emily Poladian, president, Firestone Industrial Products. “Firestone air...

A Corbin woman is facing homicide and DUI charges following a fatal crash in Clay County Wednesday afternoon. About 4:20 p.m., Kentucky State Police were notified by Clay County 911 about a single vehicle injury accident on KY 149 in the Manchester area of Clay County, which resulted in one fatality. The initial investigation indicated that Jenna R. Hubbs, 27, of Corbin, was operating a 2019 Polaris Razor ATV side-by-side, which was traveling northeast on Big Creek Road in the Manchester community, according to a KSP release. “Mrs. Hubbs lost control of her vehicle; the vehicle left the roadway, and over turned,” KSP stated in the release. The Clay County Coroner’s Office pronounced...

The Corbin High School Cheerleaders finished fifth among the nine schools that competed Friday in the state cheerleading championship, all-girls medium division. Corbin finished the competition with a score of 81.30. Pulaski County took home the title with a score of 92.50.

The Corbin High School Cheerleaders will take to the mat in the state competition at 3 p.m. The squad, which is competing against Ryle, South Oldham, Pulaski County, Cooper, Russell, Butler, and Henry County in the All-Girls Medium Division, will be the fifth of nine groups to compete. Corbin’s performance is scheduled to begin at 3:24 at George Rogers Clark High School. The performance may be seen on khsaa.tv.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members ZZ Top are coming to The Corbin Arena this summer. The Corbin Arena announced Monday morning that ZZ Top will be playing on July 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available to purchase at Ticketmaster.com or at The Corbin Arena Box Office. Ticket prices range from $49.50 – $89.50. There will be limited seating capacity due COVID-19, and pod seating for couples and small groups will be available. Call the Arena Box Office for more information at (606) 258-2020. Nicknamed That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top is composed of only...