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Corbin library board addresses allegations

In light of recent allegations made by Corbin Public Library employees the Corbin Library Board of Trustees held a special called meeting Saturday during which the allegations were addressed. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Corbin trolley bus service to begin Monday

The signs went up Tuesday and Corbin Downtown Directory Andy Salmons said the city’s trolley bus will begin running its regular route on Monday. “That is going to give us enough time to get the last little pieces together,” Salmons said of the leadtime. The trolley will initially...

Update: No foul play suspected in W’burg man’s death

The body of a missing Williamsburg man, who disappeared around Thanksgiving Day, was found in southern Laurel County late Sunday evening. About 10 p.m. a rabbit hunter noticed a pick-up truck parked about one-half mile from the intersection of I-75 and the Cumberland Gap Parkway....
Posted On 05 Dec 2016

Whitley County emergency crews searching Cumberland River for vehicle possibly connected to missing person case

First responders were busy Friday searching the Cumberland River near Williamsburg for a possible vehicle, which was seen in the river Thursday afternoon, that might be connected to a missing person case. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said that shortly after 4 p.m....

Twist and Shout in Corbin changes name; ABC violation looms

A Corbin establishment is the subject of an investigation into complaints filed against it with the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Whitley Co. outdoor burning ban remains in effect, over 3,000 acres burned

Whitley County’s outdoor burning ban, which was instituted by Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. on Nov. 1, will likely remain in place a couple of weeks longer, despite Monday night’s rain. Whitley County Projects Director Amber Owens said that as of now, county officials...
Posted On 30 Nov 2016

Corbin Public Library Board meeting hits legal snag; records missing

The Corbin Public Library Board of Trustees was scheduled to meet Saturday in response to a series of accusations by library staff but the meeting could not take place because proper public notice had not been given. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Exit 29 Marathon Station robbed at gunpoint Wednesday morning

Authorities are looking for a white male, who robbed a gas station off of Exit 29 in southern Laurel County Wednesday morning. The robbery occurred about 6:05 a.m. at the Marathon Service Station, which is located off Adams Road near Ky. 770 and I-75 about 10 miles south of...
Posted On 30 Nov 2016

Deputies investigating kidnapping/rape in Laurel County

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a kidnapping and rape that started early Thursday morning in Corbin and ended when the victim was found in southern Laurel County. According to Sheriff John Root, the incident began about 12:30 a.m. when the victim, who was...

Former Lynn Camp High School bookkeeper accused of theft

A Knox County woman faces more than unemployment after authorities have charged her with theft. Pamela Bargo, 44 of Barbourville, was served an arrest warrant by Kentucky State Police Det. Jake Wilson on November 18 for allegedly stealing $11,786.85 while employed by Knox County...
Posted On 25 Nov 2016
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