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Two men arrested following vehicle, foot pursuits in north Corbin

Two men were arrested Friday night following a high-speed vehicle pursuit and foot chase in north Corbin. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Browning, 44, of Lily, and William Jones, 19, of Corbin. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer,...

Arthur Louis Sutton, Sr.

Arthur Louis Sutton, Sr., age 82, of Rockhlds, Kentucky, departed this life on January 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to Sam Sutton and Fannie (Phillips) Sutton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Fannie (Phillips)...

Johnnie Mackey

Johnnie Mackey, age 70, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on January 23, 2020 at the Hillcrest Health and Rehab Center in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Barbourville, Kentucky to Ova Mackey and Josie (Terrell) Mackey.  He was preceded in death by his...

Tennessee man charged with shoplifting pellet rifle at Corbin Walmart

A Tennessee man was arrested Saturday night after loss prevention at Corbin Walmart detained him as he attempted to leave the store with a stolen pellet rifle. Bobby J. Johnson, 38, of Jellico, is facing one count of theft by unlawful taking – shoplifting – of the value under...

Ronald Joe Davenport

Ronald Joe Davenport, age 73, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on January 24, 2020, at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Lloyd Davenport and Kathrine (Cox) Davenport. He was preceded in death by his...

Pearl Day

Pearl Day, 84, of Keavy, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lewis Day. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, January 28,  in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Day, Jim Day, and Bill Browning...

Amanda Ellen Brison

Mrs. Amanda Ellen Brison, age 90, the wife of the late John William Brison, Corbin, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Laurel Funeral Home chapel. Burial...

Donald Alvin Cornett

Donald Alvin Cornett, 82, of Corbin, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Continue Care Hospital. His wife, Dossie Lee Jackson Cornett, survives. Visitation will be Monday, January 27, from 12-3pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will be Tuesday, January 28 at...