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Lily duo charged with child abuse

A Lily duo was arrested Thursday night on child abuse charges after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. Michael Hodge, 43, and Charlie Flores, 29, were each charged with first-degree criminal abuse,...

Cumberland River expected to crest Saturday morning in Williamsburg

Flooding continues to ravage parts of Whitley County and Williamsburg as the Cumberland River continues to swell. As of about 9:30 a.m., Briar Creek Park was mostly underwater as was the playing surface at the University of the Cumberlands football stadium. According to the...
Posted On 07 Feb 2020

U.S. 25W reopened as flood waters recede

Whitley County officials say U.S. 25W near Jellico has been reopened to traffic. The road was closed Thursday afternoon as flood waters covered the roadway. Whitley County Emergency Emergency Management Director Danny Moses said the flood waters came from the creek flowing out of...
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