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Knox Co. Grand Jury returns neglect indictment

A Knox County grand jury indicted a London man on charges of neglecting an adult and endangering her life. 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

Head-on collision involves pair of SUVs

Williamsburg firefighters were called to U.S. 25W near Exit 15 Saturday night in response to a head-on collision involving two SUV’s. Chief Larry Todd said the crash occurred when one of the SUVs attempted to turn onto the interstate. Todd said firefighters had to stabilize and...

House fire traced to chewed wire

Woodbine and Oak Grove firefighters were called to a home on Ky. 26 Monday night where a fire had broken out in a wall. Woodbine Chief Rick Fore said the call came in shortly before 10 p.m. Upon arriving on scene, Fore said firefighters found the home owner attempting to douse...

Gray man charged with indecent exposure outside north Corbin motel

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Gray man found naked and intoxicated outside a north Corbin motel had to be tazed after he attempted to flee from and then fight with deputies Sunday night. Harold E. Eaton, 44, was charged with first-degree indecent exposure, alcohol...

Cumberland Run’s inaugural live racing meet begins Sunday at The Red Mile

Construction on the planned standardbred horse racing facility in Corbin is slated to begin this summer, but its first live racing meet will officially begin on Sunday. While construction on the planned facility has yet to begin, it had secured live racing dates that will be held...

Whitley County Judicial Center closed because of water damage

The Whitley County Judicial Center is expected to be closed this week due to a water leak. Circuit Court Clerk Gary Barton said the building has suffered significant damage from a leak that poured water into his office. The staff in Williamsburg will be working from home. The...

Another exciting year for area high school sports is in the books

With the crowning of state champions in baseball and softball, the high school sports season has come to an end. It is time to take a look back at the 2020-21 season that had a number of highs and a few lows. In football, Corbin and Williamsburg were typical Corbin and...

Laurel Co. Sheriff’s Dept. adds equipment to map crash sites and crime scenes

Thanks to the contributions of drug dealers in Laurel County, the sheriff’s department has been able to purchase a new piece of equipment to aid in the reconstruction of accident and crime scenes. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said $29,900 in...

Constable Bowling warning of arrest phone scammers using the names of local law enforcement agencies/officers

Whitley County Constable Ron “Bubba” Bowling is warning of a phone scam in which the caller threatens the arrest of the individual. Unlike similar scams, Bowling said the callers are saying specific local agencies and/or law enforcement officers would be the ones arriving to make...

Shooting complaint leads to meth bust

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a shooting complaint Tuesday night in southern Laurel County that resulted in a drug trafficking arrest. Deputies arrested Richard Kilgore, 46, of London, on Hanes Baker Road, off of U.S. 25, on charges of first-degree...