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Four given long prison sentences for local meth conspiracy

The United States Attorney’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration jointly announced today that 29-year-old Rodney Bishop of London, Ky., 31 year -old Edward Wagers of Corbin,Ky., 19-year-old Jordan Smith and 43-year-old Charles Jones both of Barbourville, Ky....

Posted On 25 Feb 2010
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EXTRA CONTENT: Corbin, Knox schools file flurry of arguments in advance of reciprocal agreement decision

Even though Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday is expected to render a decision on the reciprocal agreement dispute between Corbin Independent Schools and Knox County Schools by March 3, the matter is still expected to be far from settled.

Man accused of robbing woman, stealing her car at knifepoint surrenders to authorities

Jonathon t. Rickett, 34, who is accused of threatening Laverne Seay with a knife before stealing her car and purse, has turned himself in at the Knox County Detention Center.

UPDATED: State Auditor releases two more audits of Whitley Sheriff’s Dept.; finds another $92,000 missing, total deficit is now $216,000

For the second time in less than nine months, State Auditor Crit Luallen has issued a scathing audit of Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge's books, and has again referred findings to the FBI for further investigation.

Posted On 25 Feb 2010