News

Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred late Thursday evening in the Knox County portion of Corbin. According to a KSP release, on Thursday at approximately 9:30 p.m., State Police Post 10 in Harlan received a request for assistance from the Knox County dispatch regarding a collision on SE Business Drive in Corbin. This is near the Knox-Whitley County line in the area of the Southern Kentucky Business Park, which is located just off of the Corbin Bypass. According to KSP, troopers and a Detective from Post 10 responded to the scene to begin an investigation. Preliminary findings indicate Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Ashurst, 39, attempted...

“With great power comes great responsibility.”    Comic book fans will recognize this quote immediately as the personal creed of none other than Spider-Man. We do not live in a comic book world, however, and the sad reality is that those in power do not always act responsibly. In fact, many times the exact opposite is true.    This is the basic premise of a new book by Darlene F. Price, titled While No One’s Watching: The Shocking True Stories of Murder, Corruption, Greed, and Cover-Ups in Kentucky.   Price was in the local area over the weekend, showcasing her book at a special meet-and-greet event at the Corbin Public Library on Saturday, July 19.   In While No...

As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspection of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc. Some of the most recent inspections include: Food Establishment Inspections • Rainbow Connection, 2413 S Main St., Corbin – 98. April 30 regular inspection. Comments: drain pipe for hand wash sink installed improperly, potentially allowing sewer gas to escape into the kitchen. Work must be completed by a licensed plumber. Follow-up inspection required. • Rainbow Connection, 2413 S Main St., Corbin – 98. May 23 follow-up inspection. Comments: drain pipe for hand wash sink installed improperly, potentially allowing sewer gas to escape into the kitchen....

The Corbin Kiwanis Club awarded scholarships to six graduating seniors this year, with each student receiving $1,000 upon providing proof of college admission. Recipients included four graduating seniors from Corbin High School and two graduating seniors from Lynn Camp High School. Scholarship recipients include Cambree Prewitt and Matthew Garrison from Lynn Camp High School, and Keegan Reeder, Hannah Perry, Riley Grace Lewis, and Emely Colchado from Corbin High School. The Kiwanis Club, formed 104 years ago, focuses on providing support and improving the lives of the youth. Each club is made up of volunteers who raise money to support projects that help young members of the community. Corbin Kiwanis Club includes President Paul...

Nearly a dozen people were indicted by information during the month of July in Whitley County on felony drug possession charges. Prosecutors recommended sentences ranging from pre-trial diversions up to one year in prison, according to court records. Kayla Bennett, 28, of Woodbine – second-offense first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Prosecutors recommended a one-year prison sentence. Zackery Polly, 32, of Corbin – two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine and drug unspecified). Prosecutors recommended a one-year prison sentence. Teri Davis, 42, of Big Creek – first-degree possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl). Prosecutors recommended a three-year prison sentence that will be probated after her first...

Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. recently took the time to offer updates on topics discussed at the July 15 Whitley County Fiscal Court meeting, as well as some other special projects that are on the to-do list for the near future. One of the top orders of business at the last meeting of the fiscal court was to approve the first reading of an ordinance relating to street-legal special purpose vehicles. This stems from legislation that came out of this year’s meeting of the Kentucky General Assembly that allows for the legal licensing of special purpose vehicles, as long as they adhere to all required safety regulations. White provided...

The Williamsburg Board of Education (BOE) met Thursday, July 17, to discuss their goals and focus areas for the upcoming school year, as well as address blind spots in the recent Senate Bill 181, or SB 181. The board brought attention to SB 181, a bill recently passed that eliminates technological communication between teachers and students. Williamsburg BOE discussed opportunities for a waiver, seeking clarification on step-parents, as they are not included in the bill, stressing the importance of communication. The Williamsburg BOE engaged in a Zoom call with Board Attorney Paul Croley to discuss the waiver opportunities. Croley had concerns regarding the waiver, suggesting some modifications for certain exceptions so that...

One day before he was scheduled to stand trial on a vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol charge, a Lily man instead pleaded guilty in connection in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 12-year prison sentence. James D. Barnes, 27, had been scheduled to stand trial Tuesday in Whitley Circuit Court, but instead Judge Dan Ballou accepted the guilty plea Monday and scheduled a formal sentencing hearing for Aug. 18. Barnes allegedly drove a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in a manner causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and crash resulting in the death of Zachery Mathis, according to his indictment. The single vehicle crash happened on...

There will be no across the board pay raises for City of Corbin employees this fiscal year, but some individual workers will receive merit raises. During its regular monthly meeting Monday, the Corbin City Commission held the first reading of the budget ordinance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This year’s budget totals $24,750,939.78, which includes money in the ABC fund, municipal aid fund, LGEA fund, Corbin Arena fund, and the general fund. However, money in some of these funds is restricted meaning it can only be spent on certain things. The general fund budget totals $20,158,034.99, which includes the general government fund,...

Among the topics discussed at Monday’s regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission were updates on road improvement projects that have been ongoing in the local area in recent months. First, the commission voted to approve and authorize Mayor Suzie Razmus to sign a traffic signal electric utility agreement with the Kentucky Department of Highways for the project located along US 25W (Cumberland Falls Hwy.) from KY 727 to KY 3041. City Manager Scott Williamson explained that additional traffic signals are needed as part of the road improvement project on US 25W in south Corbin, and that City Attorney Bob Hammons has recently come across a city ordinance from 1982 that...