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Peggie Marie Wilson

Peggie Marie Wilson, 58, of Peach Lane, Williamsburg departed this life on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at The Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. She was born on JMay 8, 1960 in Jellico, TN to the late Ello and Burnettie (Petrey) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by three...

Margaret Alice Brown

Margaret Alice Brown, 71, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home. She was born April 20, 1947 in Williamsburg (Kensee). Margaret is preceded in death by her father, William Andrew Abbott; mother, Una Morrell Abbott; brothers, Tom Abbott, William Eugene...

Jasper “Lonnie” Wright Jr.

Jasper “Lonnie” Wright, Jr., age 89, passed away on January 1, 2019 in Macon, GA. He was born on December 15, 1929 to the late Jasper “Sharky” Wright, Sr. and Ruth (Shepherd) Wright in Hazard, KY. Early in his life, Lonnie worked as a coal miner in Eastern Kentucky. Later, he...

Capt. Robert L. “Bob” Eckert, USMC Ret.

Capt. Robert L. “Bob” Eckert, USMC Ret., 88, passed away on Novem-ber 11, 2018. He retired from the military after serving 23 years of active duty including service in Korea, Japan and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maxine, and two daughters Patty (Brent) Miller...

‘Ringleader’ in federal pharmacy burglaries case sentenced to seven years in prison

The Tennessee man federal prosecutors say was the ringleader in a conspiracy to burglarize nearly 70 pharmacies across 11 states over a five-year period, including two in Corbin, was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

Corbin man arraigned for alleged fifth DUI

A Corbin man was arraigned in the Knox County District Court for his alleged fifth DUI in ten years. Bob Cox, 33, of Corbin, appeared in the Knox County District Court where Judge John Chappell entered a not guilty plea on his behalf and assigned him a public defender. Cox was...
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Grand jury hears evidence in case of triple strangulation killing

Investigators are getting closer to solving a triple homicide that took place at a residence off Deep Branch Road in 2017. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and the Whitley County Coroner’s office are seen investigating a 2017 triple homicide on Deep Branch Road. The...
Posted On 09 Jan 2019

Lily man found not guilty in brother’s murder

Almost three years after he was charged with the murder of his twin brother, a Lily man had his day in court and was found not guilty Tuesday. 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...

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to drug bust

Corbin Police investigating a suspicious vehicle at an area apartment complex Sunday were forced to chase down a suspect, twice. 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 09 Jan 2019

Man accused of sodomizing child wants jury to decide his fate

A man accused of sodomizing and raping a child under the age of 12 is taking his case before a jury. 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
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