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W’burg woman dies in Monday morning traffic accident

A Williamsburg woman died Monday morning when she lost control of her SUV and struck a guardrail on Interstate 75 in Corbin. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley identified the woman as 35-year-old Mary Rose-Wilson. Croley said Wilson was on her way to work at Cracker Barrel....

Coal truck driver dies during Ky. 92E crash

Emergency officials think a medical emergency may be the reason for a fatal coal truck accident late Thursday morning on Ky. 92E near Mossy Gap. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley pronounced James Gambrel, 59, of Woolum, dead at the scene about noon. Croley said that Gambrel was...

Gray woman allegedly on drugs while fighting woman, threatening deputies

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Gray woman was under the influence of drugs when she allegedly got into a fight with another woman and then threatened to kill deputies and their families after they arrested her Tuesday night. According to Sheriff John Root, deputies...

Rand Paul advocates for smaller government, less taxes during Corbin forum

U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., who is facing a challenge from Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, was in Corbin Tuesday, meeting with supporters at Bubby’s Barbecue. Paul, who is seeking his second term in the Senate following his failed presidential bid, spent more than an hour meeting...

Suspect identified in strong-arm robbery

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies have identified a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that occurred about noon Tuesday in southeastern Laurel County. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the suspect, is 37-year-old Jason Wells of Lily, remains on...

Knox County indictments released

A Corbin man accused of stabbing another man in May was indicted Friday on one count of first-degree assault. Thirty-five-year-old Preston Messer is accused of stabbing Justin Wilburn seven times with a large bladed weapon on May 27. Kentucky State Police were called to the scene...

Duo arrested in Corbin for trying to pass counterfeit bills … twice

A Knox County duo was arrested Tuesday morning after police say they attempted to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at two different Corbin businesses. Corbin Police arrested Savannah Davis of Cannon and Steven Monday of Woodbine about 4 a.m. at the McDonald’s on Falls Highway after...

Baptist Health Corbin sponsoring golf event to benefit neonatal intensive care unit

Baptist Health Corbin is continuing its fundraising efforts to equip its new neonatal intensive care unit with the annual Baptist Golf Classic. All proceeds will go to the effort. The deadline for registration and sponsorship of the 21st annual event, which will be held at...

Laurel deputies arrest three people found in possession of stolen trailer

Three people were arrested Monday night after a victim spotted his car hauler trailer that had been reported stolen in March. The victim called in to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department stating that he had found his trailer in a business parking lot off West Cumberland Gap...

Laurel deputies searching for suspect vehicle in strong armed robbery

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect in a strong-armed robbery that occurred about noon in southeastern Laurel County. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said deputies were called to a location at the intersection of Ky. 233...