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Wilma Sue Clifton Rogers

Wilma Sue (Clifton) Rogers, age 79, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020 at Madeira Healthcare in Madeira, OH. She was born on April 11, 1940 to the late Clyde Harvey Clifton and Anna Mae (Kasee) Clifton in Jellico,...

Corbin man facing robbery charge in Knox County

A Corbin man is facing a robbery charge in Knox County after he allegedly fought with employees at a local liquor store as he, unsuccessfully, attempted to make off with two bottles of liquor Friday night. Corbin Police arrested Michael T. Horne, 32, in the Trademart Shopping...

Traffic stop on suspected reckless driver leads to DUI arrest

What began as a traffic stop for a suspected reckless driver Friday night in north Corbin, ended with the driver charged with DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dakota Anthony Middleton, 21, of Barbourville following the traffic...

Florida man accused of using social media to sell marijuana

Williamsburg police arrested a Florida man Monday evening, who was allegedly used social media to sell marijuana, according to a police department release. Williamsburg Police Officers Trevor Teague and Cody Harrell initiated an investigation Monday, which lead to the arrest of...
Posted On 20 Jan 2020

Juvenile leads W’burg police in vehicle pursuit in stolen car

A juvenile lead Williamsburg police on a chase in a stolen vehicle Sunday afternoon before the pursuit ended in Jellico. About 4:14 p.m. Williamsburg police attempted to locate a stolen orange Chevy Spark that reportedly had a missing juvenile inside, according to a Williamsburg...
Posted On 20 Jan 2020

Old Corbin school buildings will be sold via auction

The Corbin Board of Education took the next step in selling off the former elementary and intermediate school properties, along with remaining equipment and furnishings at its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Interstate Auction and Realty was chosen as the auctioneer. The...

No pays raises for Whitley County teachers yet, but state legislature could change that

It is too early to tell whether teachers or other employees in the Whitley County School District will be receiving pay raises next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The Whitley County Board of Education reviewed its 2020-21 draft budget during its regular monthly meeting...
Posted On 20 Jan 2020
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