Corey is the son of Bruce and Barbara Bard of Wickliffe. He is a graduate of Ballard Memorial High. He earned his CPA degree from the University of Kentucky.

Gas line relocation work to prepare for construction of new bridge

The western Kentucky breweries on the Brewery Hop include Paducah Beer Werks and Dry Ground Brewing Company in Paducah, Hop Hound Brew Pub in Murray, The Dam Brewhaus in Benton, Hopkinsville Brewing Company and many more in surrounding areas.