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Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus addressed the Corbin Rotary Club on Feb. 5, providing an update on recent developments and upcoming initiatives within the City of Corbin. Razmus alluded to several ongoing projects, noting that details cannot be shared until they are finalized. “A lot of really cool things are happening behind the scenes,” said Razmus. “It takes forever to get these big projects completed.” Razmus continued, “We all work extremely hard trying to solve the problems and look for opportunities for our city.” Regarding the ongoing efforts with White Flag Ministries, a faith-based ministry dedicated to providing life-saving sanctuary to unhoused individuals during extreme weather events, Razmus recognized funding and resource constraints. “We opened...

The Kentucky House Majority Caucus has shared information on three bills filed by a pair of Republican representatives – one dealing with incentivizing careers in emergency medical services, one aiming to promote more transparency when it comes to billing for health care services, and the other seeking to establish a Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps. State Representative Mark Hart of Falmouth has introduced HB 106 to provide incentives to individuals interested in pursuing an EMS career path. Hart is a retired firefighter and paramedic who understands the financial challenges facing current EMS workers. “Emergency medical services professionals are often the first on the scene in a crisis, and yet too many face...

The Kentucky House Majority Caucus has shared information on three bills filed by a pair of Republican representatives – one dealing with incentivizing careers in emergency medical services, one aiming to promote more transparency when it comes to billing for health care services, and the other seeking to establish a Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps. State Representative Mark Hart of Falmouth has introduced HB 106 to provide incentives to individuals interested in pursuing an EMS career path. Hart is a retired firefighter and paramedic who understands the financial challenges facing current EMS workers. “Emergency medical services professionals are often the first on the scene in a crisis, and yet too many face...

The 2nd Annual Pop-Up Night Market, hosted by the Cumberland Arts Collective, took place on Oct. 2 at the Hometown Bank Farmers Market in Downtown Corbin. The event showcased local art and featured live music by Jordan Allen, a contestant from The Voice, who performed both original songs and covers.

The Corbin Rotary Club met on Sept. 25 at David’s Steakhouse for their regular meeting, welcoming new member Kimberly Lovegrow and guest speaker Tracie Byers from Isaiah 58:10 Ministries. Club president Todd Peeler recognized Lovegrow, a mortgage lender with Whitaker Bank, presenting her with a membership packet and a badge during the meeting. “We unofficially welcomed you, but today we wanted to make it official. Congratulations,” said Peeler when welcoming Lovegrow. The guest speaker was Tracie Byers with Isaiah 58:10 Ministries, who shared updates on the organization’s outreach and a new ministry location. “We’re getting ready to kick off a White Flag ministry in London,” Byers said. “Yesterday, I signed a lease for...

A Sept. 23 preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Williamsburg man charged with trafficking cocaine and other drugs following a traffic stop for failure to wear eye protection on his motorcycle. Whitley District Judge Cathy Prewitt entered a not guilty plea Thursday afternoon for Mark A. Lawson, 41, of Louden Road, who is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine), second-offense first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (drug unspecified), no eye protection device (motorcycle), no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, improper registration plate, no/expired registration plate, no auto insurance and no operator’s license. Prewitt appointed the public advocate’s office to represent Lawson and set a $25,000 cash bond in his...

Aug 6, 2025 to Aug 9, 2025 Downtown Corbin, Kentucky2224 S Kentucky Ave, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 Enjoy three days of fun, family and friends on Main Street in Downtown Corbin, Kentucky. NIBROC is a community-wide event with activities planned to allow participation by all age groups, young and old. Traditional events include a 2K Run/Walk; Miss NIBROC Scholarship Pageant; a variety of entertainment; contests and games for children; crafts, food and activity booths; and a parade and carnival rides the entire week of the festival. Visit our website often for updates on the event schedule. And in case you're wondering, NIBROC is Corbin spelled backwards! Info LocationDowntown Corbin, Kentucky2224 S Kentucky Ave, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 Event TypeFestivals & Fairs, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Outdoor WebsiteVisit Event Website Phone(606) 528-6390 Emailbruce@sky-eda.com Date &...

After 26 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.” That brutally honest, no-frills philosophy fits his Americana-fueled, backwoods-grown merger of folk, country, and rock. It’s been at the backbone of nine studio albums, beginning with 1998’s acclaimed self-titled debut and traveling through scorchers, such as the one-two punch of 2001’s A Pretty Good Guy and 2003’s The Jealous Kind, two demo-styled discs (2007’s The Trailer Tapes and 2009’s Trailer...

The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) has announced its 2025 class, which includes a pair of Whitley County students. Corbin High School’s Whitley Calico and Keagan Neal are both participating for visual art. Since 1987, more than 8,500 rising high school juniors and seniors have arrived on a college campus setting to immerse themselves in an arts intensive environment, with cross-discipline learning, special guest artist performances and the opportunity to access critical life-changing college scholarships. The 2025 class will include 512 students from 72 different counties and be held at The University of Kentucky over two consecutive sessions throughout the summer. Each of the two sessions will be three weeks,...