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🌱 Did you know KFC’s roots trace back to Corbin’s roadside diner?
Corbin, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Corbin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did you know KFC’s roots trace back to Corbin’s roadside diner?
- Corbin native Donald L. Cady is remembered by family and friends
Also on today's calendar: #imomsohard: The Flashback Tour and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 51.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From fried chicken to catfish: The staples driving Southern menus (majicatl.com) — Corbin gets a nod as the place where Colonel Sanders first sold his famous fried chicken during the Great Depression, tying the town into a broader look at classic Southern dishes. The article then explores staples like fried chicken, catfish, cornbread, and grits, encouraging readers to seek out traditional Southern restaurants to experience these flavors. 
• Donald L. Cady (ptleader.com) — Corbin readers may remember Donald L. Cady, who was born here in 1957 before later settling in Port Townsend, Washington. His obituary recalls a life spent working in maintenance, baking, and parks, his deep love for family and friends, and the many relatives who survive him across Kentucky and beyond.
📸 Around Corbin
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Upcoming Events in
Corbin
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★ Featured events ★
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The Damn Shames
Tomahawks, 108 E 3rd St Suite 2, Corbin
7:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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#imomsohard: The Flashback Tour
The Corbin Arena , 500 Arena Dr , Corbin
8:00 pm -
Corbin Con 2026 - WHITLEY COUNTY — 10 Years Promoting the Cumberland Gap Region
Corbin Civic Center , 128 Civic Center Dr , Corbin
9:00 am -
Downtown Corbin Opening Day - WHITLEY COUNTY — 10 Years Promoting the Cumberland Gap Region
Whitley County Farmers Market , Whitley Cnty Farmers Mkt , 100 N Main St , Corbin
5:00 pm -
83rd Annual May Day Festival
The Corbin Arena , 500 Arena Dr , Corbin
7:00 pm -
Eric Bolander
Kenny’s…The Other Rogers , 4672 5th St Rd , Corbin
7:00 pm -
Lights Out Dinner in the Dark
The Corbin Center , 222 Corbin Center Dr , Corbin
6:00 pm -
Appalachian Songwriter Night
Kenny’s…The Other Rogers , 4672 5th St Rd , Corbin
7:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
Friday May 1
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
Saturday May 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Laurel Jaguars vs Corbin Redhounds
North Laurel High School , 1300 E Hal Rogers Pkwy , London
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My daughter saw a dog at the clubhouse on her way to school this morning and asked for me to post about it in case it was lost.
She was driving, so she couldn't get a great look at it, but she said it was older, black and brown, and fat. Lol If that sounds like your dog and it… (Nextdoor Tattersall Estates) - Posting again because this is RIDICULOUS.
Aggressive dogs on the loose between 3rd and 1st street. Just attacked another cat as of 20 minutes ago. My one year old plays outside daily and I am… (Nextdoor Chestnut Ave)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred in Corbin. Apply here.
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Corbin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corbin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Barbourville
- Powenski comes up big to lead Knox Central past Barbourville (thebereacitizen.com)
- Harlan Co. woman arrested on drug charges (wymt.com)
- Obituary for Shirley J. West (1949-2026) (knoxky.com)
London
- Meth Possession London KY (clayconews.com)
- Laurel County Death Investigation (clayconews.com)
- Student allegedly brings unloaded handgun to Laurel County school (fox56news.com)
Ok Corbin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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