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Knox Co. deputies arrest man wanted for attempting to run over police officer

A Corbin man wanted after a Corbin Police officer was nearly struck by a pickup truck, was arrested Monday in Gray. Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Mikey Ashurst arrested 32-year-old Rickie Blankenship on a warrant charging him with first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree...

VFW request needs to be scrutinized

VFW Post 3167 wants to be annexed into the Williamsburg city limits. The Williamsburg City Council is likely to vote on the matter in early 2018, but before they sign off on that request they need to ask some tough questions and insist on satisfactory answers. Read this story and...
Posted On 28 Dec 2017

Federal lawsuit filed by ex-UC football player against university has been settled

A federal court lawsuit against the University of the Cumberlands, which was filed last year by a former football player, who was allegedly assaulted in 2015 by another football player and an ex-football player, has been settled. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 28 Dec 2017

Letters to the editor: Opioids a problem, but meth still raging across most states

To the Editor: Across most of the US, states are struggling to quell a worsening opiate epidemic. While this is happening, one problem continues to rage on in states across the country. NBC News reported on meth with some shocking results. Not only is meth, also known as ice,...

Letter to the Editor: Toys for Tots thanks everyone for successful 2017 effort

To the Editor: The JC Paul Detachment 1448, Marine Corps League was honored to be the hosting Detachment, for The United States Marine Corps TOYS FOR TOTS, which is servicing Whitley, Knox and Laurel Counties. Toys For Tots is celebrating its 70th year giving needy children a...