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W’burg traffic stop turns up nearly 1 pound of suspected marijuana

Williamsburg police seized nearly one pound of suspected marijuana following a routine traffic stop late Monday evening and arrested one person, according to a police department release and the arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

58-mile I-75 vehicle chase ends near Corbin

A 58-mile police pursuit on I-75 spanning four counties ended Tuesday afternoon near Corbin shortly after a Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy deployed spike strips to disable the suspect’s tires, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Almost a dozen witnesses called as of Tuesday in triple murder trial

The prosecution has called almost a dozen witnesses in the first two days of a triple homicide trial. Tuesday marked the second day of testimony, but the beginning of the third week, in Paul Brock’s trial. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Testimony begins in second trial of man accused of triple homicide

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) After two weeks of questioning, sixteen jurors have been selected to...

Defending 50th District Champion Corbin begins season Thursday

The Corbin Redhounds Baseball team is coming off a 2021 season that saw them win 26 games and the 50th District title before falling to Jackson County in the 13th Region Tournament. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Whitley Co. Baseball seeking return to Legends Field

The race to unseat 13th Region Baseball Champion Whitley County has begun as teams across the area take to the field this week in hopes of playing at Legends Field for the state title. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Isaac Wilson’s Lady Redhounds keep pressure on GRC in season-ending loss

The Corbin Lady Redhounds’ run to Rupp Arena ended Thursday with a 42-35 loss to 10th Region Champion George Rogers Clark in the first round. “We just played, arguably, a top three team in the state. I thought we took them to the ropes,” said Coach Isaac Wilson. “My kids, if you...

Bulk of W’burg waterpark expansion project gets delayed

When it comes to the planned Kentucky Splash waterpark expansion and renovation, there is a little bit of good news but mostly bad news. This proposed expansion at the Kentucky Splash waterpark is now on hold due to high building costs. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Five fire departments unsuccessfully try to save home

Despite the efforts of at least 20 firefighters from five fire departments, emergency crews were unable to save a Canadatown home Sunday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Woodbine Volunteer Fire DepartmentThis Oak Grove firefighter surveys the damage Sunday. Read this story and more...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

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