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Drug complaint leads Laurel Co. deputies to arrest of five people, including convicted felon in possession of 87 guns

Three Corbin residents were among five people arrested at a home where Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies discovered 87 guns, a large amount of currency, and a set of digital scales Tuesday night. Donald Jones, 69, Kirstyn Ashley Swanner, 24, and Heather Sizemore, 21, all of Corbin...

Corbin man arrested following hit-and-run on Roy Kidd Ave.

A Corbin man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run accident on Roy Kidd Ave. that sent three juveniles to the hospital. 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

Search for Nicholas Rucker featured on, ‘Live PD’ television show

A national cable television show is working to spread the word about the search for local murder suspect Nicholas Rucker. 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

Man with Hepatitis C accused of biting Corbin homeowner Sunday

A Clay County man was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly biting a homeowner who confronted him after he was seen at his front door, going through his trash. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Silver Ball Gala sets fundraising record for Baptist Health Corbin

The 14th annual Baptist Health Foundation’s Silver Ball Gala saw a record attendance, and a record in fundraising Saturday night for the planned expansion of the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Lee Richardson, Director of Foundation and Community Health Services...

Local Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Steve Douglas participates in Special Olympics torch relay

Local Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Steve Douglas was called upon for a special detail last Friday as he was given the opportunity to participate in the torch relay to mark the opening of the 2019 Special Olympics Kentucky State Games. Douglas, a 17-year veteran, and...

Corbin Odyssey of the Mind teams make big splash at World Finals

Corbin High School’s Odyssey of the Mind teams are among the world’s best after competing in the 40th World Finals in Lansing, Michigan, recently. The school system sent five teams to the event, including two high school teams, an alumni team made up of college students, and a...

Arson investigator to look into Monday mobile home fire

West Knox firefighters have requested an arson investigator look into a fire that destroyed a mobile home and several nearby vehicles on Foley Road in north Corbin Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene off of Byrley Road behind the Corbin Walmart at approximately...

Better Business Bureau warns of scammers targeting businesses

The Better Business Bureau serving Central and Eastern Kentucky is warning of a phone scam targeting local businesses. According to BBB officials, the caller claims to be a representative of Kentucky Utilities, telling the business owner that the power would be shut off...

Corbin, Gray woman charged with smoking marijuana while caring for children

Two women were arrested Tuesday night after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say they were found to be under the influence of marijuana while caring for two children. Deputies arrested Sandra Estep 60, of Corbin and Terry Garland, 27, of Gray following an investigation begun by...