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Golden Alert issued for Corbin man

UPDATE: At 7:35 p.m, Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies announced that 85-year-old Albert Lewis had been found and the Golden Alert was cancelled. A Golden Alert has been issued for a Corbin man last seen Tuesday afternoon at his home. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert...

Corbin wife accused of shooting her husband

A Corbin woman accused of shooting her husband Saturday is scheduled to be arraigned in Laurel District Court Monday. Fifty-four-year-old Linda Belew is facing one count of first-degree assault in connection with the incident that took place at the couple’s home on Hanes Baker...

UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at Corbin Middle School

UPDATE:  As of 11:10 a.m. Corbin Independent Schools officials said the lockdown at Corbin Middle School had been lifted. Hannah Goins, public relations coordinator at the school system, said the lockdown was instituted following and unsubstantiated rumor among the students....

Assault with Mountain Dew bottle leads to robbery charge

A 20 ounce bottle of Mountain Dew was enough to up a shoplifting charge to robbery after the suspect allegedly used it to assault a loss prevention officer at the Corbin Walmart Wednesday morning. Thirty-six-year-old Rachel M. Doan of London is facing one count of second-degree...

Woodbine, Oak Grove, Rockholds firefighters save burning trailer

Firefighters from three departments spent three hours Saturday battling a structure fire that damaged a home on McNeil Corn Creek Road. Woodbine, Oak Grove and Rockholds firefighters were called to the scene off of Ky. 1064 about 6 p.m. Woodbine Battalion Chief Rickie Fore...

Sutton found guilty in federal ‘murder for hire’ case

A Corbin man facing federal charges of attempting to hire a hitman to kill four people including Commonwealth’s Attorney Allen Trimble and Whitley County Attorney Bob Hammons continued to argue that it was just jailhouse talk, but that fell upon deaf ears as a jury found him...

Republicans to square off for 82nd District House seat in May primary

There will be a primary election in the race for state representative for the 82nd District as Matthew Anderson is challenging incumbent Regina Huff for the seat. Anderson, who teaches at Whitley County High School, said that the pension crisis and the multiple plans offered to...

Three Laurel County deputies on paid leave following fatal shooting

Three Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies remain on paid administrative leave pending the investigation of a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon. Kentucky State Police are conducting the investigation into an incident in which 45-year-old Anthony S. McDaniel of London was shot and...

Primary challenger steps up against Rogers

Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers will face a primary challenger in May as Jackson County resident Gerardo Serrano has announced his candidacy. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Corbin man indicted in connection with high-speed chase

A Corbin man has been indicted in Knox County on charges of fleeing or evading police and wanton endangerment of a police officer stemming from a high-speed chase through the Gray and Woodbine communities during which he allegedly rammed a KSP cruiser, and the theft and burglary...