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Laurel County reports five new COVID-19 cases Friday

Laurel County reported it 60th COVID-19 case late Friday afternoon. The Laurel County Health Department announced five new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of who are quarantining at home. Laurel County has a total of 36 active cases out of which three are undergoing hospital isolation...
Posted On 19 Jun 2020

Corbin officials eliminate Downtown Manager position

In what city officials are calling a cost-cutting decision, the Corbin Downtown Manager’s position has been eliminated. Aaron Sturgill, who has held the position since August 2018, announced via Facebook Friday that his position was being eliminated. “It has been highly valued...

Ohio woman arrested following high-speed chase on I-75

Kentucky State Police arrested an Ohio woman Tuesday morning following a high-speed chase on Interstate 75 that began when she allegedly passed a patrol car traveling south at 110 mph in a vehicle that they later learned had been reported stolen out of Georgia. Anna R. Rice, 31,...

New road sign raises awareness about veterans’ suicide

A new road sign in Whitley County is raising awareness about an important issue involving veterans. The Kentucky Department of Highways District 11 office recently installed signs in Whitley County displaying ‘Veterans Suicide Memorial Mile’ on I-75 at mile points 22-23...
Posted On 19 Jun 2020

Cumberlands donates board games to safe haven for homeless youth

When homeless youth staying at Ryan’s Place, a local safe haven in Barbourville, were asked what they wanted most at the shelter, they said, “We would like some games to play together.” Jessi Montgomery, the fund development manager for Ryan’s Place and a graduate from...
Posted On 19 Jun 2020
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