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Corbin man accused of attempting to arrange murder of court officials, others involved in his criminal case

A Corbin man has been charged with attempting to arrange the murder of four individuals, including two Whitley County court officials, while awaiting his day in court on an unrelated charge. Kentucky State Police have charged 54-year-old William T. Sutton with four counts of...

Laurel deputies searching for suspects who took money from church

          Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for four suspects in connection with the theft of more than $15,000 from a local church’s checking account. According to Sheriff John Root, the suspects are identified as 60-year-old David Hosey of...

Whitley deputies respond to accident scene, find meth, pills

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies called to investigate a vehicle crash Tuesday night recovered methamphetamine and prescription pills from the driver. According to Sheriff Colan Harrell, Deputy Jonas Saunders was called to Ky. 26 in Rockholds in response to a call to Whitley...

Corbin man charged with stealing elderly woman’s money

A Corbin man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $800 from and elderly woman. Thirty-two-year-old Edward Paul has been charged with theft by unlawful taking of the value over $500. According to Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith, the 85-year-old woman contacted...

Corbin man to get five years for wild pursuit

A Corbin man indicted in August on charges that he was under the influence of intoxicants when he led Kentucky State Police on a high-speed chase, pleaded guilty Monday in Knox Circuit Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Truck loaded with processed chicken overturns in Keavy

Ky. 312 in Keavy was shut down for several hours Tuesday afternoon when a tractor-trailer loaded with processed chicken dropped off the roadway and overturned. Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Steve Douglas, public affairs officer at Region...

Spring fire season is in effect

The Kentucky Division of Forestry and area firefighters want to remind residents that spring fire season is in effect. Between Feb. 15 and April 30, state law prohibits anyone from burning debris outdoors between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of the woods. West Knox Fire...

Junior Redhound Theatre presents: “Willy Wonka, Jr.”

Corbin Middle School’s Junior Redhound Theatre will begin tours of the Wonka chocolate factory Thursday night as they bring “Willy Wonka, Jr.” to the stage. Junior Redhound Theatre Director Brandise Grimes said the play is ideal because while she has always been a fan of the 1971...

Corbin JROTC veteran banners on sale now

Corbin High School’s JROTC is moving to the next phase of its project to honor area veterans during the Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays. The cadets are asking residents who would like to have family, friends or neighbors honored for their service, to submit photographs of...

Froyoz, Arena reach agreement for yogurt sales at events

Fans attending the 13th Region basketball tournament at The Arena in Corbin had the option to enjoy some Froyoz frozen yogurt while watching the action on the hardwood. Terry Joe Martin, owner of the franchise located in the Trademart shopping center, said the cool treat would be...