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Knox deputies investigating suspicious person finds drugs

A Gray man found passed out in a vehicle in front of the Dollar General Store in Corbin Wednesday night had marijuana and methamphetamine in his possession, according to police. Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith said Deputy Sidney Wagner was called to the store on U.S. 25E about...

Vehicle enforcement: Driver of speeding truck admits to being under influence of drugs

A Tennessee truck driver who was initially stopped for speeding Wednesday afternoon, admitted to law enforcement admitted that he was driving while under the influence of drugs. Kentucky State Police –Vehicle Enforcement Officer Tyler Teaney arrested 50-year-old David L. Davis of...

Letter: Illusionist to perform at CHS Saturday as part of Lions Club fundraiser

To the Editor: Dinky Gowen “Master of Illusion” returns to Corbin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, in the Corbin High School auditorium. This is a great opportunity for the community to support the Corbin Lions Club in our efforts to purchase eyeglasses for those in need...

Letter: Organizer of animal shelter 5k run thanks supporters

To the Editor: The Knox/Whitley Animal Shelter had our 8th Annual Run/Walk for Homeless Animals last Saturday. The weather was beautiful and we had a wonderful turnout! We are extremely grateful for all of the support we have received from our community, staff, and our volunteers...

Corbin youth pastor recalls bizarre brush with death on I-75

The interior of Luke Osborne’s vehicle after a rock crashed through the windshield while he was driving along I-75 in mid-September. In the early-morning hours of Sept. 14, a peaceful drive southbound on a desolate stretch of I-75 nearly turned deadly for a Corbin man who...

Corbin Police investigating Wednesday shooting on Gordon Hill

Corbin Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence on Gordon Hill Tuesday afternoon. Corbin Police Major Rob Jones, the department’s public affairs officer, said Baptist Health Corbin officials contacted police at 4:27 p.m. to report that 23-year-old...