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Police recover gun, drugs that were hidden inside woman’s bra

Police say a Woodbine woman had a gun and drugs in her bra when she allegedly ran from police Sunday. Williamsburg Police Officer Greg Rhoades charged Lisa Gail Johnson, 41, of Dowis Chapel Road, with 11 offenses, including: first-degree trafficking in a controlled...
Posted On 01 Aug 2018

Corbin Police add six Dodge Durangos to fleet

The Corbin Police Department has added two new vehicles to its fleet as the first of six Dodge Durango SUVs have arrived. Officers had the new vehicles, which replaced two of its Dodge Chargers, on the road Monday. Chief Rusty Hedrick said while the department has filled out its...

W’burg police apprehend Georgia fugitive

A vehicle accident early Friday evening led to the arrest of a Williamsburg man, who is a wanted fugitive from the state of Georgia. Dustin M. Oyer, 34, of Sawmill Hollow Road, agreed to waive extradition to Georgia during his arraignment Monday morning in Whitley District Court....
Posted On 01 Aug 2018

Electronic Edition for 8-1-2018

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Cort Carpenter rounds out NIBROC music

The final act in the musical lineup for the 66th annual NIBROC Festival has been announced as country artist Cort Carpenter will take to the main stage Thursday night. Carpenter, whose 2015 hit, “Let Me See Your Koozie,” has become a summer party anthem for fans. The title song...

Truck hits Edward Jones building during two-vehicle crash Wednesday

A two-vehicle wreck on Main Street in Corbin Wednesday morning resulted in the Edward Jones building being struck. The accident happened shortly before 10 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Roy Kidd Avenue. Corbin Police Lt. Coy Wilson said that Dora Smith-Epperson, who...
Posted On 01 Aug 2018

Security camera footage part of evidence against defendants

For the most part keeping copies of your security camera footage is often a good idea. However, if you are dealing drugs this probably isn’t the case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...
Posted On 01 Aug 2018

Corbin files lawsuits to demolish blighted homes

The City of Corbin has filed four more lawsuits seeking court orders to demolish the structures. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Drug involvement not ruled out in Friday drowning

Possible drug involvement has not been ruled out in connection with a Friday evening drowning in the Frakes community. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 01 Aug 2018

Vehicle fire threatens apartment

Lily and West Knox firefighters called to battle a vehicle fire Saturday found themselves fighting to keep it from spreading to a nearby apartment building. Firefighters were paged to a report of a vehicle fire at Stony Ridge Apartments on American Greeting Card Road at...