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Shope reflects back on first 31-win season in WCHS baseball history

The Whitley County Colonels’ baseball season came to an end last Thursday with a 4-2 loss to Lyon County in the KHSAA Elite Eight. The Colonels finished the season with a school record 31 wins against 10 losses that included the first ever 13th Region championship and a win over...

Restoration work to begin on exterior of ‘French Broad River’ Pullman car

Restoration work on the French Broad River Pullman car is scheduled to begin this week. Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen said the tourism commission has unanimously approved a motion to have the exterior of the car on display outside the old railroad depot sandblasted. In...

Corbin Police search for woman who attempted to pass counterfeit bills

Corbin Police are continuing to search for two women, who reportedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at four local businesses last week. Corbin Police Lt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said the women attempted to pass the counterfeit bill at...

Laurel Co. deputies asking for public’s help concerning stolen debit card

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify the individuals who reportedly used a stolen debit card to purchase items from a store in southern Laurel County. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the incident...

Traffic stop leads to meth arrests in Keavy

A traffic stop of two motorcyclists early Monday morning in the Keavy area resulted in their arrests on methamphetamine-related charges. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Clontz, 29, of London, and Richard Cole, 26, of London, following the traffic stop on Ky....

Gray man charged with shooting at father

A Gray man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly firing a handgun into the ground near his father. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies charged Orlando D. Gray, 22, with one count of first-degree wanton endangerment. Sheriff Mike Smith and deputies were called to the residence on...

Gray man charged with endangering four-year-old

A Gray man was arrested Saturday night after Knox County Sheriff’s deputies found his four-year-old child walking along U.S. 25E near Barbourville. Darrell Myrick, 62, is facing one count of second-degree wanton endangerment. Deputy William Stewart, the department’s public...

Harlem Globetrotters returning to Corbin

The sweet sound of “Sweet Georgia Brown” will be pouring through The Arena in Corbin on July 21 as the Harlem Globetrotters return to the venue. Tickets for the event featuring the world-famous basketball team will go on sale on Friday at The Arena box office and at...

Lily man charged with siccing dog on Laurel deputies

A Lily man, who allegedly attempted to sic his German Shepherd on Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies as they investigated a drug complaint at the residence, was arrested on drug trafficking and wanton endangerment charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Undercover investigation results in drug arrests in Jellico

An undercover investigation resulted in the arrest of two people on charges that they were trafficking heroin in Jellico. 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