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Corbin Rotary Club President Todd Peeler and London Rotary Club President Molly Barnett welcomed guests to the 16th Annual International Dinner at the Corbin Arena on April 11 to bring awareness to ending polio. The event brought food from all over the world, including 23 countries, prepared by 45 hosts made up of local businesses, families and organizations.    “Tonight, we are not just Southeastern Kentucky,” said Peeler. “We’re taking at trip around the world… From the spices of Asia, the traditional flavors of Europe and the Americas, you’re getting a true taste of the global community.” The event’s focus was ending polio. “Every dollar raised tonight, every ticket sold and every donation...

Hillcrest Nursing Home of Corbin, Inc. dba Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center, Corbin, Kentucky is licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nursing Facility and is certified in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.  Residents are admitted and served equally without regard to race, color, or national origin. Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/Vet/Disability

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Storage4Corbin - 1 located at 10119 S US HWY 25, Corbin, KY, 40701 intends to hold a public sale to sell the property stored by tenants for default on their rental agreement. The public sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 4/13/2026 at 11:00AM. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions may apply.   Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Storage4Corbin - 2 located at 8672 S US HWY 25, Corbin, KY, 40701 intends to hold a public sale to sell the property stored by tenants for default on their rental agreement. The...

A high-energy Valentine’s Day Dance, featuring music, dinner, dancing, and plenty of fun, will help provide meals for hundreds of local children. The Corbin Backpack Club Program is hosting its first-ever Valentine’s Day Dance on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6–9 p.m. at the Corbin Center. Every dollar raised will go directly toward feeding students in Corbin, Knox, and Whitley counties. “It’s a fundraiser,” said Mike Lewis, Board Chair of the Corbin Backpack Club. “The program lives completely off of individual donations. We don’t get any state or federal money. We get money from the community.” Due to this, events like this one are important for ensuring the program can continue to serve...

Corbin Police say a man was allegedly under the influence when he led police on a vehicle chase, tried to ram two Corbin Police Department cruisers and struck a Kentucky State Police (KSP) cruiser causing the open door of the cruiser to strike a trooper’s leg. The approximate 20-minute chase took place in Knox County, according to arrest documents. Corbin Patrolman Brentley Patrick arrested Jake Douglas Hall, 33, on charges of first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), third-degree assault (police officer), operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest, no operator's license, no tail lamps, and first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer). The incident started about 7:12...

The process is underway to replace First-District Constable Lonnie Foley, who passed away Jan. 24, and anyone interested in his constable job is encouraged to toss their hat into the political ring sooner rather than later. Foley first ran for First-District Constable in 1985 garnering 1,084 votes to Wendell Stephens’ 664 votes in the primary election. Foley was then unopposed in the 1985 November General Election receiving 1,261 votes to win his first term in office, which started in January 1986. Foley’s current term in office runs through Dec. 31, 2026. He was seeking re-election and was the only candidate in the race. The original deadline to file as a candidate...

The local area is attempting to thaw out this week in the wake of a winter storm that blew through the region this past weekend. The system brought with it snow, sleet and freezing rain, and resulted in widespread power outages in the tri-counties. “ has been a challenge for the electric companies and the residents,” said Whitley County Emergency Management Director Jerry Rains. “They are working just as hard as they can to get that restored.” Rains said that over 350 Whitley County residents were still without power on Monday. That number had dropped to just over 320 Tuesday morning. “Those people need to be mindful that it may be a...

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the following local students were named to the President's List for the fall 2025 semester. Corbin: David Alexander, Jadeyn Allen, Kayla Bailey, Michelle Bain, John Barnett, Tammy Barton, Felicia Blakley, Emilea Bray, Madelyn Brock, Julia Broyles, Adam Bryant, Brittany Bryant, Kaylee Bullard, Kimberly Burlington, Brittany Bush, Sierra Carter, Summer Carter, Summer Chadwell, Katelyn Chandler, Emely Colchado, Katelyn Cook, Ashley Cope-Hicks, Jamie Crawford, Amanda Creech, Justice Crosslin, Toby Curry, Katelyn Delk, Mikala Dixon, Eli Dunn, Devin Durham, Koryn Estes, Britton Evans, Rosielyn Evans, Brianna Fahey, Stephanie Feltner, Ryan Fields, Melinda Gambrel, Paul Garner, Matthew...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Harmon Saylor, a beloved patriarch and revered pillar of our community, who passed away on January 3, 2026. Born to the late Clarence and Stella Saylor, Harmon lived a life marked by the devotion he had for his family, the respect he earned from his peers, and the love he held for his community. Harmon is survived by his loving wife, Dollie Saylor; his cherished children, Sheila Saylor, Amy (David) Bush, Holly Saylor, and Harmor (Punkin) Saylor; his siblings, Sue Strickland (Herchel), Kathy Eckstein (Fred), Sally Strickland (Kenneth), John Rhodes (Jill), and Jim Rhodes (Doris). Harmon was a proud grandfather to Chelsea,...