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Russell oust Redhounds

The defense did its job against All-Stater Kasey Clark Friday night, but the Redhounds came up short on the scoreboard in the Class AA playoffs in a 31-23 loss to Russell High School. Russell (12-1),
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Thieves break into Corbin American Legion Post Sunday, cause $3,300 in damage, officials say

A weekend burglary at the American Legion Post 88 in north Corbin is under investigation, and members are hopeful that the perpetrators will be found sometime in the near future. Thieves broke into th
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Officials to name shelter in honor of Terry Shelby

The Corbin man who lost his life after a 100-foot fall from the Kentucky Hill water tower in 1979 will be memorialized next Thursday when a picnic shelter on Wilson Street is named in his honor. Terry
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“I did not fire at no one,” alleged shooter claims

Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge says he is grateful that two young children weren't injured during a shooting incident with the children's father late Friday evening. "The Lord looks after fools
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KSP ends high-speed chase with spike strips

A high-speed chase that started in southern Laurel County late Monday night ended after Kentucky State Police disabled the car with spike strips. Laurel County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Hamblin arrested 1
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Corbin Utilities rate hike approved; will start Jan. 1

Starting the first of next year, customers of the Corbin City Utilities Commission (CUC) will see a sharp increase in their sewer and water rates, but officials say even with the hikes the utility com
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Kentucky alcohol board mulling fate of Angels and Wings liquor license

By John Whitlock Kentucky Press Association News Bureau Angels and Wings will have to wait a little longer before finding out if the state will ground the Corbin restaurant for good. Tuesday, an admi
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Williamsburg water plant expansion bids $2 million over budget

The City of Williamsburg has $5 million in funding to spend on its proposed expansion and renovation of the city's water treatment system. Unfortunately, bids opened up on Oct.
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Rains: Election night delays will get worse

If you didn't like the rate at which election night returns were finalized two weeks ago, then you probably won't like what's in store for the future. Whitley County Clerk Tom Rains said he can rememb
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‘Moove’ over Green Bay, cheese heads may soon have a second home

Green Bay, Wisconsin's claim as one of the biggest cheese producers in the world isn't in danger, but Williamsburg may soon be laying claim as one of Kentucky's few fresh cheese producers.Giuseppe Pin
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