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An accused shoplifter upped the charge to robbery after police say she attempted to force her way past a Belk loss prevention officer before she was tackled at the door Saturday night. Erica L. Ragland, 18, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is facing charges of second-degree robbery and...

The first week of the Corbin Public Library’s “Girls Who Code,” drew 12 participants Monday afternoon. The 15-week course, which will be held on Mondays, is designed to teach girls the basics of computer coding while giving them the opportunity to make friends and explore career...

The second of the two men facing federal charges of conspiring to distribute drugs in Whitley County in 2017 has pleaded guilty. Danny Ray Vanover, 44, of, Williamsburg, pleaded guilty to his part in the conspiracy uncovered by Williamsburg Police, at a rearraignment hearing on...

Kentucky State Police used a Taser to subdue an armed Rockholds man wanted on an indictment warrant. George Messer, 58, was arrested outside his home on Bear Hollow Road Thursday night on charges of second-degree fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest, trafficking in...

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky’s state parks, and the City of Williamsburg are working to accommodate individuals forced to evacuate in the face of Hurricane Florence. Officials with the national forest announced that the campground fees have been waived. Kimberly...

The Corbin Utilities Commission has begun the process to alleviate the flooding problems on Master Street. At the regular meeting Tuesday, the commissioners approved an agreement with GRW Engineers, Inc. out of Lexington to design the sewer upgrades in the area. Corbin City...

Christmas is just around the corner and in an effort to give more area children a Merry Christmas, the Corbin Police Department is hosting its “5-0 5K” run/walk Saturday morning. All proceeds from the event will help fund the department’s, “Shop With a Cop” program. The race,...

The sights and smells of more the 25 Big Green Eggs will take over downtown Corbin as the fifth annual Big Green Egg Fest takes place on September 29. Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said 25 to 30 cooks/grillers are scheduled to participate in the event featuring the iconic grill,...

A Corbin area doctor facing charges in connection with an alleged kidnapping incident in Florida in June, is facing additional drug-related charges out of Campbell County. Dr. Morris Wilson Beebe, who is facing an accessory charge in connection with the false imprisonment of a...

The Corbin City Commission’s decision to purchase a new pumper truck for the fire department has been put on hold. The commissioners voted Monday night to purchase the truck from Pierce Fire Equipment at a cost of $650,000. However, at the request of Commissioner Trent Knuckles,...