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Laurel deputies arrest teen in connection with marijuana oil, gummies

  UPDATE: Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three more people in connection with the case of a teen found in possession of more than 50 pounds of marijuana, including plants, oil and gummies laced with oil. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public...

Corbin Mayor’s Race: Hall hoping to shake things up at city hall

As a teacher, pastor and firefighter, Shannon Hall has seen people at their best and worst moments. The Corbin native wants to add a new title to his resume, mayor. “I feel like a new comer can shake things up,” Hall said of why he is seeking the office being vacated after...

Corbin man arrested on sodomy, incest, sexual abuse charges

A Corbin man indicted Monday on charges of sodomy, incest and sexual abuse, was arrested Wednesday after appearing in Whitley District Court on an unrelated matter. Corbin Police arrested Joshua Jones, 38, on a warrant stemming from the indictment, while he was appearing in court...

Corbin Mayor’s Race: Razmus wants Corbin to be tourism hotspot

Corbin businesswoman Suzie Razmus is seeking to return to local government as Corbin’s next mayor. “I love our town. I think of this as public service,” said Razmus, whose family owns Tri-County Cineplex. “I was raised by parents that believed very strongly in public service and...

Gray man has conquered hiking’s ‘Triple Crown’; sets sights on speed record

There are numerous people, who have successfully turned their lives around, going from couch potatoes to 5K competitors. One Gray man has upped the ante, going from the couch to accomplishing hiking’s, “Triple Crown” and preparing for a world record attempt. At age 27, Daniel...

Intoxicated woman arrested after knocking on multiple doors, deputies say

A Lily woman was arrested Sunday night after police found her knocking on multiple doors along Echo Valley Road and determined she was under the influence. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Donna G. Medley, 51, on one count of public intoxication – controlled substance....

Knox Co. Sheriff’s deputy arrests two suspected drug traffickers

A Knox County Sheriff’s deputy arrested two women for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine Sunday night, but first he had to talk one of them into coming out of a store bathroom after she locked herself inside. Deputy William Stewart, the department’s public affairs officer,...

Corbin Police arrest squatters at Steele Street home

Two people were arrested Monday morning on charges that they were illegally, “squatting” in an abandoned home in Corbin. 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

Corbin schools receive $975k literacy grant

Corbin Independent Schools will receive a $975,000 federal grant to improve literacy at all grade levels. At the Corbin Independent School Board’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, Mark Daniels, Director of Support Services, announced that the school system had been awarded the...

Annual fire school event coming to Corbin

More than 225 firefighters are coming to Corbin, the site of the Southeastern Kentucky Firefighters Association’s annual fall fire school this weekend. The firefighters will be in the area Friday through Sunday, taking part in a combination of classroom work and field training,...