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Rules are rules, but punishment should be fitting of the ‘crime’

A big topic of discussion in the local sports realm since late last week has been the unfortunate series of events that took place prior to the start of the latest Corbin versus South Laurel boys basketball encounter.

Zeke Eier resigns as Whitley County head football coach

After two seasons at the helm, Zeke Eier is stepping down as the head coach of the Whitley County High School football program.

Housing authority threatened with withholding of state funds, but it doesn’t receive any

The Housing Authority of Corbin has been notified that all state funding will be withheld for its failure to comply with a state law that is designed to increase reporting requirements for special purpose governmental entities. However, there are two problems with this. One is...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

London man indicted in fatal shooting death of his brother

A London man, who is accused of fatally shooting his brother in December 2022, was indicted Friday by a Laurel County grand jury. Bailey Smith was indicted for murder. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Public’s help sought to help solve Jones Pit Stop burglary

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance from members of the Emlyn community to help solve an early Sunday morning crime. The sheriff’s department is asking all members of the Emlyn community that have security cameras on their property to check them for...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

Corbin man facing multiple charges stemming from short vehicle chase

A Corbin man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $2,500 bond after allegedly leading police on a short pursuit while driving intoxicated and going more than twice the legal speed limit, according to an arrest citation. Read this story and more for...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

Electronic Edition For 1-25-2023

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County Judge Exec. talks equipment upgrades, road projects and more at Rotary Club meeting

Getting some upgraded equipment for the road department, working to obtain federal disaster funds, the need to expand broadband service, and improvements to the county fairgrounds were just some of the topics that Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. addressed during a...
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