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Prosecutors want a Corbin woman’s probation revoked after she allegedly failed to pay her court ordered restitution for stealing from a resident’s group at the Williamsburg Housing Authority. Betsy Linda Sergent, 46, pleaded guilty on May 5 to theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others value at least $10,000 but less than $1 million, fraudulent use of a credit card/gift card over $10,000 and abuse of the public trust value at least $10,000 but less than $100,000. Per her plea agreement, Whitley Circuit Judge Paul Winchester sentenced her to a 10-year prison sentence on July 20 but agreed to probate the sentence for a period of at least five years...

A Williamsburg man, who is facing two indictments in connection with matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance charges, has been found competent to stand trial. Following a competency hearing in Whitley Circuit Court Thursday afternoon, Judge Paul Winchester ruled Tanner Petrey was competent to stand trial. Dr. Steven Sparks, a licensed psychologist, was the only witness and testified telephonically. Winchester has scheduled an Aug. 27 pretrial conference in the case. No trial date is currently scheduled in the case. Petrey, 26, was indicted twice in September 2024. One indictment charged him with 32 counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. The first 20 counts of the indictment...

Several people turned out last Saturday in downtown Corbin for the Cumberland Valley Cruise-In event.

MASTER COMMISSIONER SALES   In order to comply with the orders of the Whitley Circuit Court, the Master Commissioner will sell the property described in the following action(s) on TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 at the hour of 12:00 noon, at the door of the Whitley County Judicial Center, (new courthouse), 100  Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky. For each sale- individually: The said property shall be sold to raise the amounts hereinafter set forth, together with interest and the costs of the action, and upon the (unless otherwise indicated) following terms and conditions. (A)  AT THE TIME OF SALE THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL EITHER PAY CASH OR MAKE A DEPOSIT OF 10% OF THE PURCHASE...

Leading up to the election, the two leading Republican candidates to replace Mitch McConnell as U.S. senator both made stopping in Whitley County a priority. Andy Barr stopped at Sanders Park Monday to speak to a crowd of supporters while former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron made a campaign appearance on May 13 at Williamsburg City Hall. Election results show that Barr won Whitley County with 3,810 votes, which was 64 percent of the total votes. He was the overall winner in the Republican Primary statewide with 60 percent of the vote. Barr will square off against Democratic nominee Charles Booker in the November General Election.

A pair of Corbin residents pleaded not guilty in Knox District Court on Thursday to allegations they endangered the welfare of a minor and were cruel to animals. Michael W. Flannery, 27, of N. Laurel Avenue, and Angellea C. Irvin, 33, of E. Caldwell Street, were both charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, three counts of second-degree cruelty to animals and confinement and control of female dog when in heat. Flannery was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Irvin is the children’s mother and Flannery is their father, said Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith. On May 13, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy David Dunn received a call...

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...