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Reds Caravan makes stop at WFTG studios in London

Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers will report to the team’s spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona on Feb. 12, and catcher Tucker Barnhart said he is excited about getting to work with the revamped starting pitching rotation that includes the newly acquired Tanner...

Spike strips used to end high speed chase, taser required to get suspect into custody

Corbin Police were forced to use spike strips and a Taser to end a high speed chase and take the driver into custody early Monday morning. Police arrested Jimmy Canada, 41, of Williamsburg, following the pursuit that began near the intersection of U.S. 25W and the Corbin bypass...

Gray man arrested in 2017 case of unlawfully imprisoning minors

A Gray man is behind bars in connection with a 2017 case in which police say he kept two minors inside his apartment against their will. According to his arrest citation, Sonny Drummonds, 41, of Gray, picked up two male juveniles at the Circle K Store in Corbin on Oct. 12, 2017....

Latest suspicious structure fire within a mile of Rockholds fire station

Rockholds and Woodbine firefighters were called out Monday morning to battle a suspicious structure fire just a short distance from the Rockholds fire station. Rockholds Fire Chief Charles Walker said the fire that destroyed the abandoned house on Golden Street off of Ky. 3423,...

Laurel County deputies investigating paintball, BB gun vandalism

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find the individual(s) who have shot at multiple residences and vehicles with paintballs and BB’s over the weekend Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the perpetrator(s) have...

Nominations now being accepted for Kentucky Teacher of the Year Awards

Know of a teacher that goes above and beyond in the classroom? Now is your chance to nominate that teacher for the 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards. The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. are accepting nominations for the 2029 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. Any...

Corbin High School students earns perfect ACT score

A Corbin High School sophomore known for her drive and determination applied those traits to taking the ACT test and came away with a perfect score of 36. Fifteen-year-old Kami Garland took the test for the fourth time in December after scoring a 35 in October. “I took it once in...

Rockholds, Woodbine firefighters battle another suspicious fire

Rockholds and Woodbine firefighters spent more than two hours last Thursday battling two structure fires in one location, and while arson is suspected, they do not believe it is connected to a series of recent suspicious fires. Firefighters were called to the scene at 3925...

Two pounds of crystal methamphetamine seized during north Corbin traffic stop

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three people Wednesday morning after discovering more than 2 pounds of crystal methamphetamine inside their vehicle during a traffic stop in north Corbin. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer stated that...

Former Dino’s building sells again with plans for steakhouse

After sitting vacant for more than two years after it was ordered closed for unpaid sales and withholding taxes, the former Dino’s Italian Restaurant in Corbin will get a new lease on life as Sagebrush Steakhouse. Officials with the restaurant chain confirmed Thursday that they...