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Keavy duo facing drug trafficking, possession charges

A Keavy couple was arrested Tuesday night on drug trafficking charges after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found methamphetamine, Suboxone, marijuana, scales and cash inside their vehicle. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said deputies arrested...

‘Night of prayer’ to be held at Laurel County jail

Laurel County Jailer Jamie Mosley says that drugs has contributed in some way to each of the more than 450 inmates that are currently housed in the Laurel County Correctional Facility. Mosley is asking the community to come together in prayer in an effort to change that. At 7...

Corbin man charged with DUI after nearly hitting police car

A Corbin man was arrested Thursday night after police say a head-on collision between his motorcycle and a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser was narrowly avoided. Deputy William Stewart, the department’s public affairs officer, said deputies arrested 53-year-old Joseph H....

Former Corbin police officer indicted in meth conspiracy

A former Corbin police officer is facing more legal trouble, this time in federal court. Forty-three-year-old Charlie Bronson Fugate is one of three individuals named in a federal indictment returned Thursday. Fugate and co-defendants Tiffany Hamilton, 32, and Richard Stanley,...

CHS Roastin’ Redhounds finish second at state

Corbin High School’s Roastin’ Redhounds ended their season as the runner-up in the junior chef competition. The team of Sarah Sawyers, Ken Trudell and Makenzie Bellew lost Friday’s state final match held at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville to Montgomery County. Coach Jessica...

Corbin City Commission discusses concerns over The Arena

Corbin Arena Manager Kristi Balla told the Corbin City Commission that close to 100,000 people will walk through the facility’s doors in 2017, but commissioners are asking, at what cost? Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

CHS Roastin’ Redhounds advance to state finals

Corbin High School’s Roastin’ Redhounds will compete for the state championship Friday morning. The team of Sarah Sawyers, Ken Trudelle and Makenzie Bellew defeated Bath County in the semifinals of the Kentucky Junior Chef competition at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville....

Local attorney first to apply for Corbin quota retail drink license

Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control has received its first application for one of Corbin’s two allocated quota retail drink licenses. 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

Keavy woman indicted for setting husband on fire with gasoline

A Keavy woman was indicted Friday on an assault charge stemming from an incident during which she allegedly set fire to her husband. A Laurel County grand jury indicted Vera Rosanne Wooton, aka Vera Rosanne Ingram, on one count of first-degree assault. Wooton was arrested hours...

Corbin man indicted for sexual abuse

A Corbin man arrested in May on a charge of sexual abuse, was indicted Friday in Laurel County. Sixty-three-year-old Dennis Dalton, was indicted on three counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...