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Local Kentucky State Troopers sent to Louisville in wake of riots

A group of Kentucky State Police Troopers from Post 11 in London departed Monday morning for Louisville where protests have turned violent in recent days. According to Louisville area media outlets, protests have been ongoing in the city since March 13 following the death Breonna...

Lane, ramp closures scheduled for I-75 (Northbound) near Exit 25 on Tuesday, June 2

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that a portion of I-75 northbound (right lane) from mile points 23 to 24 along with the Exit 25 ramp in Whitley County will be closed on Tuesday, June 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The right lane and Exit 25 ramp...
Posted On 01 Jun 2020
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Laurel deputies recover pistol, meth from Corbin man found passed out in vehicle

A Corbin man was arrested early Monday morning after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies reported finding him passed out in a vehicle at a local business with a pistol in his lap and methamphetamine in his possession. Dustin Brice, 28, is facing charges of public intoxication –...

Knox County reports its 10th COVID-19 case, Bell County its fourth case

The number of COVID-19 cases locally has been up and down in recent days with some counties reporting new cases, and other counties reporting that all of their patients have either recovered or are no longer in isolation. Knox County reported its ninth and 10th COVID-19 cases on...
Posted On 01 Jun 2020

Steve Lipscomb

Steve Lipscomb, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home. Graveside service will be held at Locust Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation on Tuesday, June 2, from 3-4pm with the service to start at 4pm with Rev. Roger Miller officiating....

Phyllis Lorene Smith

Phyllis Lorene Smith, 67, Lily, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her home. She was born April 2, 1953 in Rockholds, to the late James and Gracie Storms. Phyllis was a member of Calvary Tabernacle in Corbin, and loved gardening and baking. In addition to her parents, she is...

James Charles Jerauld

James Charles Jerauld, 63, Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was the fiancé of Donna Bundy of Corbin, Kentucky. Following the wishes of Mr. Jerauld, the family has requested all services be...

Bobby G. Roe

Bobby G. Roe, 89, Corbin, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. His is survived by his wife, Alene Roe. Funeral services were held June 1, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Joe Eaton officiating. Burial followed in Tuggle Cemetery....

Thurman Charles Nantz

Thurman Charles Nantz, 63, Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He leaves behind his wife, Teresa Nantz. Funeral services were held May 30 in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Vernon Morris and Herbert Wells officiating. Burial followed in Corn Creek Cemetery. Hart...

Harrison explains decision to cancel July 4th fireworks, Old Fashioned Trading Days

Williamsburg recently canceled two of its most popular annual events, the Fourth of July fireworks celebration and Old Fashioned Trading Days, and things aren’t looking very good in terms of opening the city’s most popular attraction, the Kentucky Splash Waterpark, this seaso...
Posted On 01 Jun 2020
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