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UPDATE BREAKING: Darrell Carter found alive

After days of intense searching in record heat, a missing 75-year-old Whitley County man has finally been found alive. On Wednesday evening, just before 8:00 p.m., the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department shared the following via their official Facebook page: “By the...

Kentucky Splash kiddy pool expected to be ready next month

Kentucky Splash Waterpark opened the season without a kiddy pool structure, prompting some area residents to voice their unhappiness online, but a new structure should be installed and ready for use in the coming weeks. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Woodbine man pleds guilty to threatening federal officer investigating son’s murder case

The father of a Woodbine man, who is accused of drug trafficking and murder, pled guilty in federal court Friday to retaliation against a federal law enforcement officer, who was one of the lead investigators in his son’s case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

Days-long multi-agency search still ongoing for missing Whitley County man

The search for a missing Whitley County man continues three days after he was last seen. Darrell Carter, of Rockholds, allegedly entered a wooded area near Gail Hart Road in search of snake weed on Sunday and did not return home. Carter was reported missing shortly after the time...

Deputy rescues two young children through window

Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brently Patrick was able to remove two very young children through the window of a house Sunday morning before confronting an allegedly intoxicated intruder, who was trying to force his way into a bedroom inside the residence to pick up his...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce luncheon sponsored by Forcht Bank Tuesday

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon Tuesday, June 14 at the Corbin Center with Forcht Bank serving as sponsor. After a catered meal courtesy of Old Town Grill, Forcht Bank Regional President Mike Sharpe introduced the afternoon’s guest...

Garnett L. Johnson

Garnett L. Johnson, age 90, of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Baptist Health in Corbin. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Whitley County to the late Henry Vanderpool and the late Nora (Meadors) Vanderpool. In addition to her parents, she was...

Closure of Circuit Court Clerk’s office in Corbin creating confusion

When it comes to the Whitley Circuit Clerk’s Office and the Whitley County Clerk’s Office, there is often quite a bit of confusion. People get the two offices confused “a lot,” noted Whitley County Clerk Carolyn Willis, who said it is “very, very common” for people to confuse the...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

Five candidates have dropped out of races this election season

For the fifth time this election season, a candidate has withdrawn from a race in Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

Large amount of meth seized in weekend arrest at Corbin home

An attempt to arrest a woman with multiple active warrants near Fifth Street Road in Corbin Saturday evening led to the discovery of drugs and the arrest of a total of five people on various charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022
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