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The Corbin Public Library is about to offer something new and unique for anyone looking to take on a challenge and have some fun with friends and family. The best part? It’s totally free. Later this week, on Friday, Aug. 1, the library is teaming up with The Great Escape of Corbin to offer a free escape room experience beginning at 4 p.m. “Join for a thrilling chance to escape by completing tasks solving puzzles,” the event description reads online. “From outsmarting an island to deactivating the bomb while trapped in a bunker, these games will be an adventure you won’t want to miss!” For additional information, and to RSVP...

Corbin Superintendent Travis Wilder was officially appointed to his new position during the Corbin Board of Education meeting held on July 28 at the Corbin High School Media Center. At this meeting, it was also announced that Tonya Proffitt would take over his previous role as the principal of Corbin Primary School. Following the meeting, a reception was held to welcome Wilder. Former Corbin Superintendent Dave Cox has announced that he has completed the interviews for the new principal of Corbin Primary School and, in his final act as Superintendent, has named Tonya Proffitt. Cox exclaimed, “I was very glad to do that. very well deserving and will continue...

  Numerous people turned out Saturday to check out several classic antique cars and trucks at the Grace on the Hill car show in Corbin.

There are still many unanswered questions concerning a fatal accident late Thursday evening that resulted when a Knox County Sheriff’s vehicle collided with a UTV side-by-side in the Knox Court portion of Corbin. “The accident reconstructionist is doing everything he can. He has to interview everybody involved, the passenger and the officer. He has to collect evidence from the scene,” said Kentucky State Police Post 10 Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs, whose agency is conducting the crash investigation and reconstruction. “I do want the public to know that the Kentucky State Police is going to be very open. We will be very transparent. We are going to release information as we...

The Corbin Arena budget is about $1 million less this fiscal year than it was last fiscal year, and the City of Corbin’s police department and parks and recreation department are seeing reduced funding for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, the general government fund will see significantly more funding this fiscal year compared to funding last fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2025, according to a News Journal analysis of the city’s new budget. The Corbin City Commission met in special session last Wednesday afternoon and approved the second reading of the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. This fiscal year runs from July 1, 2025, thru June 30, 2026. The biggest decrease in...

The City of Corbin is being sued by a former employee for alleged age discrimination. Patricia Smith, who was a long-time employee at the Corbin City Pool, filed suit in Whitley Circuit Court on July 11 against the City of Corbin, Mayor Suzie Razmus and Commissioners John Baker, James Gambrel, Allison Moore and Brandon Shepherd in their official capacities. The lawsuit also named Corbin Parks and Recreation Director Jacob Roan in his individual and official capacities as a defendant. “Defendants terminated Plaintiff (Patricia Smith) due to her age and their perception of her disabilities. Defendants’ discriminatory practices were willful and intentional,” Smith’s attorney, David O. Smith, alleged in the lawsuit. “The...

Nearly 17 months after a Whitley Circuit Court Jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in his murder trial and on the day that his retrial was scheduled to begin, a Williamsburg man instead entered a guilty plea Monday to a reduced charge as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Martin Canada, 51, was originally indicted for murder in the Sept. 14, 2022, death of his stepson, Kyle Chadwell, 31. Canada instead pleaded guilty Monday to a reduce charge of first-degree manslaughter in Chadwell’s death. He also pleaded guilty to an additional charge of first-degree wanton endangerment in connection with the case. The charging document states that under circumstances...

At just six years old, Corbin's own Lakyn Reign Moyers, a student at Corbin Primary School, has been crowned Miss Elementary America First Grade 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas, held from June 26 to July 3. She was awarded a $5,000 scholarship, a family cruise, and several other prizes.   After finishing in sixth place the previous year, Moyers returned with determination and hard work to officially take the crown. She dedicated countless hours of daily practice and prepared for interviews multiple days a week. Moyers mentioned that practicing for interviews was her favorite part, saying, “I get to talk to the judges and show them my bubbly personality.”   During the competition,...

A total of 19 dispatchers from across Kentucky, including Whitley County E-911’s Katie G. Roysdon, graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT ) Public Safety Dispatch Academy on July 16 and are now ready to begin answering the call to aid both citizens and law enforcement officers of the commonwealth.   “Dispatchers are the heroes who connect law enforcement with Kentuckians during some of the greatest moments of need, and their work is so important in a time of crisis,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “I want to thank these graduates for taking on this important job and supporting Kentuckians across the commonwealth. Congratulations and good luck.”   Dispatch basic training is...

A group of eager students from our community recently embarked on a unique journey into the world of healthcare at Baptist Health Corbin. This special initiative aimed to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing hands-on experiences and insightful encounters with our hospital’s operations. The week kicked off with enthusiastic introductions as students were warmly welcomed by hospital leadership. “We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many departments across Baptist Health Corbin who graciously welcomed students into their areas, shared their knowledge, and helped bring healthcare careers to life. From clinical staff to support services, your willingness to take time from your day to educate...