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Woodbine man indicted on murder charge

A Woodbine man has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the death of a woman who was riding in the bed of his pickup truck when he crashed. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Wrestler’s family sues Cumberlands for wrongful death

The family of a University of the Cumberlands wrestler who died in September has filed wrongful death lawsuit against the university and individuals associated with the athletic department and UC Wrestling. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Corbin Soccer picks up third win against Madison Southern

The Corbin Redhounds Boys’ Soccer team improved remained undefeated on the season following a 1-0 win Saturday against Madison Southern. Chesney Jacobs had the lone goal for the Redhounds. Jonathan Jackson had the shutout in goal for Corbin. The Redhounds were scheduled to play...

Lynn Camp Football to open season Friday at Frankfort

Coach Mark Huddleston’s Lynn Camp Wildcats will travel to Frankfort Friday night for what will be the first game. Lynn Camp’s opener against Jellico was postponed because of COVID–19. It has been rescheduled for Sept. 30. The Panthers are coming off of a 41-14 victory at home...

Whitley County sees 342 new COVID–19 cases this week

The Whitley County Health Department announced 342 new COVID–19 cases over the last week. Officials noted that is a 49.4 percent increase over the previous week. The largest number of cases in a single day this week occurred on Wednesday when 108 cases were reported. “None were...

Child welfare check results in mother’s arrest Tuesday

A child welfare check Tuesday night in north Corbin ended with the mother being arrested. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies charged Janet R. Gehret, 36, of Corbin with second-degree wanton endangerment, endangering the welfare of a minor and public intoxication – controlled...

Laurel County deputies seize more than nine pounds of methamphetamine Wednesday

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies have raised the bar on the amount of methamphetamine seized in a single bust after locating nine-and-a-half pounds in north Corbin Wednesday morning. Deputies arrested Katelynne M. Thomas, 30, of Ithaca, New York, and a 17-year-old juvenile from...

Eier’s ‘blue collar’ Colonels looking to establish running game

The Whitley County Colonels open the Coach Zeke Eier Friday night with a trip east to face Perry County Central. New Coach Zeke Eier said it will be a battle to see which team can impose its desire to consistently run the ball while taking away the opponent’s running game. Eier...

Finally the time for the return of Friday night lights

It is high school football time and credit the organizers of the Cumberland Falls Pigskin Classic with bringing the annual opener to Redhound Football back with a vengeance. While Corbin and Williamsburg will not be lining up against each other, fans will be able to see both...

Debut of new Lynn Camp Football Coach Mark Huddleston pushed back to Aug. 27

Lynn Camp hasn’t yet kicked off the 2021 football season and it has already been knocked for a loop as Friday’s opening of the Mark Huddleston era has been postponed because of COVID–19. The scheduled home opener against Jellico has been rescheduled for Sept. 30, making the Aug....