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Toys for Tots provides Christmas for more children even with fewer donations

The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign locally has faced a similar predicament as many other charitable endeavors this year. Because of COVID-19, donations are down significantly while demand for the program has increased. “Unfortunately, this year, it is...

Posted On 24 Dec 2020

, By Mark White

Update: New details emerge about murder suspect’s capture following barricade situation Wednesday

Additional details have emerged about a barricade situation in southern Laurel County Wednesday where one of two suspects wanted in connection with a murder case Sunday afternoon were captured. Robert Brandon Gray, 39, of Keavy, is now lodged in the Laurel County Correctional...

Posted On 23 Dec 2020

, By Mark White

Update: Public’s assistance sought to locate missing woman

Update: The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Freda Fore was found safe. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a woman, who was reported missing on Dec. 23 but hasn’t been seen for over two weeks....

Posted On 23 Dec 2020

, By Mark White

Laurel, Whitley, Knox and Bell counties reported 128 total new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The Laurel County Health Department announced 73 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, including 12 cases that came from a congregate setting. This brings the county’s total cases to 3,535. There are currently 1,569 active cases, of which 39 are hospitalized. A total of 1,937 cases have...

Posted On 23 Dec 2020

, By Mark White

Update: Complaint from Google lead to Internet Crimes Against Children investigation

An investigation by the Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Williamsburg man on charges related to child sexual abuse material, who, according to his arrest citation, allegedly admitted to having the materials. Read this...

Posted On 23 Dec 2020

, By Mark White