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Knox Sheriff warns of scam artists pushing computer tech support

Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith is warning residents of a phone scam involving computer tech support. Deputy William Stewart, the department’s public affairs officer, said the perpetrator(s) claim to be with a technical support group specializing in computer updates and viruse...

Whitley deputies attempting to serve arrest warrants find meth, drug paraphernalia

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies attempting to serve arrests warrants at a Woodbine residence Wednesday reported finding two bags of crystal methamphetamine, assorted prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia. Deputy James Fox arrested 44-year-old Glennis Reed Nantz and...

Oak Grove Elementary getting Project Fit America equipment

When students return to school in August, two more area elementary schools will have the equipment to incorporate the Project Fit America program into their physical education curriculum courtesy of Baptist Health Corbin. Hospital officials selected Oak Grove Elementary in...

W’burg woman charged with indecent exposure

A Williamsburg woman was arrested Saturday night after Corbin Police found her walking around naked in the emergency room at Baptist Health Corbin. Forty-six-year-old Donna Cox has been charged with one count of second-degree indecent exposure. Read this story and more for just...

Laurel deputies find meth on man passed out at north Corbin restaurant

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Corbin man on drug possession and public intoxication charges Tuesday morning after responding to a complaint from employees at a north Corbin restaurant. According to Sheriff John Root, deputies arrested 53-year-old Timothy Long of...

Corbin man charged in connection with 2015 double homicide in Lily makes first court appearance

A Corbin man charged Saturday night in connection with a 2015 double homicide in Lily pleaded not guilty to murder and robbery charges Monday in Laurel District Court. Thirty-four-year-old Bradley Justin Lawson is charged with shooting and killing 62-year-old Donnie and...

Gray man struck by car remains at UK hospital

A Gray man who was struck by a car as he attempted to cross U.S. 25E at the intersection of Ky. 233 last week remains at the University of Kentucky Medical Center but is improving according to family friends. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Corbin couple indicted for child abuse

A Corbin couple has been indicted in Knox County for allegedly abusing their three-year-old child. A Knox County grand jury returned indictments Friday charging 42-year-old Creighton Hill, Jr. and 45-year-old Yvonne Hill each with one count of first-degree criminal abuse. Read...

Lily teen dies in ATV accident

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Local scouts conduct flag retirement ceremony

A troop of Corbin Boy Scouts and Venture Crew took the opportunity over the Memorial Day weekend to retire approximately 50 American flags with the dignity and reverence. In the parking lot behind the Corbin Elks lodge, the scouts of Troop 488 and the venturers held the ceremony...