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Lily man arrested for attempting to shove stolen items under fence outside Walmart lawn and garden center

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Lily man was shoplifting at the Corbin Walmart by attempting to push the stolen items under the fence surrounding the law and garden area of the store Friday afternoon. Joshua P. Baker, 26, was charged with theft by unlawful taking –...

W’burg man accused of assaulting man with hammer, pointing gun at him Saturday

A fight complaint Saturday night in Williamsburg ended in an arrest for second-degree assault after Williamsburg Police say a hammer had become involved. James L. Mays, 25, is facing charges of second-degree assault and first-degree wanton endangerment in connection with the...

One new COVID–19 case reported Friday in Whitley County

The Whitley County Health Department reported one new COVID–19 case on Friday. This marks one of the best weeks for Whitley County in terms of new cases since the first cases were reported in early April with a total of six cases since Monday. Two cases were reported Monday. Two...

Three Lily residents charged with child abuse Thursday

Three Lily residents are facing child abuse charges after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies reported finding two children at one residence where they located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and another child living in a house with poor living conditions Thursday. Melissa...

UPDATE: Wreck blocking northbound I-75 expected to be cleared by 5 p.m.

UPDATE: Corbin firefighters say the wreck that has northbound Interstate 75 shut down at the 28-mile marker should be cleared within the next hour. Captain James Smith said at 4 p.m. that the four passenger vehicles involved in the wreck have been removed from the scene. The...

Traffic stop leads to arrest of W’burg man for possession of meth, marijuana

A traffic stop late Tuesday night in Williamsburg led to the arrest of a Williamsburg man for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr., and Sgt. Elijah Hunter arrested Jared D. Leach, 20, on charges of first-degree possession of...

Whitley County Health Department reports zero new CVOID–19 cases Thursday

“We are thrilled to report no knew COVID–19 cases today.” That was the full text of the daily update released by the Whitley County Health Department. It also marks the continuation of a downward trend in daily COVID–19 numbers over the last four days. Whitley County had two new...

Corbin splash pad to be dedicated Aug. 28

The Corbin splash pad will officially be dedicated on Aug. 28. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel announced the date for the dedication during the Corbin Tourism Commission’s regular meeting Tuesday night. The $639,000 project on the former Economy Inn Property is now complete as...

Corbin man charged with exposing genitals to neighbors

A Corbin man is facing indecent exposure and disorderly conduct charges after police say he exposed his genitals in view of his neighbors on Palmer Street Sunday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

W’burg Police arrest two for burglary in Highland Park Monday night

Williamsburg Police arrested two people Monday night in connection with a burglary at a Highland Park residence. James R. Goins, 33, of Corbin, and Ashley Miller, 30, of Williamsburg, were arrested after officers responded to an empty residence on Burnett Street and found them...