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Corbin woman accused of biting security guard one week after spitting on deputy

A Corbin woman, who pleaded guilty in Knox County last week to assaulting a sheriff’s deputy by spitting in his face, is now facing an assault charge in Whitley County for allegedly biting and punching a security officer at Baptist Health Corbin. Read this story and more for just...

Knox/Laurel County deputies recover three pounds of crystal meth, make three arrests

Three people were arrested Sunday after Knox and Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found three pounds of methamphetamine, two of which were hidden inside a children’s playhouse Deputies arrested, John Douglas Helton, 44, and Nursilla Anita Helton-Fox, 39, both of Gray, along with...

Keavy man facing rape charge

A Keavy man who was already incarcerated in Whitley County was served with an arrest warrant Friday charging him with the statutory rape of an underage child. Kenneth W. Rose, 36, is facing one count of second-degree rape – no force, following an investigation by Laurel County...

Whitley deputies investigating after Porta Potties stolen from spillway

Thieves appear to have only gotten away with half of their load as one of two Porta Potties stolen from the Laurel Lake spillway Thursday night was found lying along the roadway. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene Friday afternoon when officials with the...

Two people arrested in connection with April burglary at AMVETS

Two people were arrested Tuesday in connection with the burglary at AMVETS Post 127 near Lily that occurred in April. The investigation led Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies to arrest Lawrence Mullis, 48, and Rebecca L. Bates, 36, both of Corbin, Tuesday morning. Deputy Gilbert...

Economy Inn property officially transferred to City of Corbin; will serve as site for new splash pad

Three months after it was announced that the owner of the Economy Inn Motel on South Main Street wanted to donate the property for use as the site of the proposed splash pad, the move was made official. At a ceremony Friday morning at Corbin City Hall, owner Ishwar Patel, along...

Downtown Corbin business open again after court orders it closed for outstanding taxes

Corbin 1 Hour Cleaners on South Main Street reopened Thursday, two days after the business was court ordered to be closed for failure to pay state taxes. “I got behind on paying some taxes, which I take full responsibility for,” said owner Joe House. “We got them taken care of...

Fourth Annual Burger Week starts Monday

Monday marks the beginning of the most wonderful week of the year for lovers of meat on a bun as the fourth annual “Burger Week” kicks off in Corbin. Ten locally owned restaurants have taken up the challenge to create the best tasting, most unique burger in town. The entries...

Corbin woman pleads guilty to spitting on deputy

A Corbin woman charged with assaulting a police officer by spitting in the face of a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy Saturday afternoon has pleaded guilty. Keasha J. Wilson, 25, was arrested on charges of third-degree assault on a police officer, menacing and resisting arrest in...

Whitley deputies arrest six people as patrols are stepped up in areas known for drug activity

A Williamsburg woman is facing drug-related charges after deputies located suspected methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia inside her vehicle Wednesday night, and a Woodbine woman was taken into custody following a separate traffic stop as the Whitley County Sheriff’s...