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Corbin vocalist Gary Edwards dies at age 77; graveside service planned Jan. 5

A popular vocalist who performed at Las Vegas casinos, on cruise ships, in Japan, and even performed on the main stage at the 50th anniversary of the NIBROC Festival, died last Wednesday at the age of 77. Corbin native Gary Edwards grew up on Mitchell Street across from the...

Whitley Judge-Executive gives ‘State of the County’ update to Corbin Rotary Club

Whitley County Judge-executive Pat White, Jr. came to the Corbin Rotary Club meeting Thursday where he discussed the state of the county and provided an update on what is happening in county government. White said the county would be among the 38 counties on the Tennessee boarder...

Corbin man stopped for speeding, arrested for drug possession

A Corbin man was arrested last Friday following a traffic stop on Interstate-75 in Laurel County, during which law enforcement reportedly found prescription drugs. Matthew Storms, 34, is facing charges of second-degree possession of a controlled substance, controlled substances...

Record Knox County meth bust now a federal case

A Tennessee man arrested in November in Knox County after Sheriff Mike Smith and his deputies discovered more than two pounds of crystal methamphetamine inside his vehicle is now facing federal charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Man indicted for possession with intent to distribute meth in Corbin

A Louisville man has been indicted in U.S. District Court in London for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams of more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine in Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 02 Jan 2019

Gray man charged with attempted murder

A Gray man has been charged with attempted murder following a New Year’s Eve domestic dispute at his residence where he allegedly fired a gun near his wife. Brent Allen Hensley, 23, is being held in the Knox County Detention Center in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond after being...
Posted On 02 Jan 2019

Harrell proud of 48 years in law enforcement

What a difference eight years makes? Sheriff Colan Harrell’s is leaving law enforcement after 48 years of service. When outgoing Whitley County Sheriff Colan Harrell first took office on Jan. 1, 2011, he inherited a bit of a mess. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 02 Jan 2019

Burke has paid full restitution to school board, KASBO

A Williamsburg woman, who stole money from the Whitley County Board of Education and the Kentucky Association of School Business Officials (KASBO), has now paid all of her restitution, but a lawsuit filed against her by KASBO’s insurance company is apparently still pending. Leigh...
Posted On 31 Dec 2018

Fiscal Court collects over $7,000 in delinquent occupational taxes

The Whitley County Occupational Tax Administrator’s Office has collected $7,249.48 in back occupational taxes through a series of 11 small claims lawsuits filed in Whitley District Court earlier this year. In addition, Feb. 5, 2019, trials have been scheduled in Whitley District...
Posted On 27 Dec 2018

Topix community forums taken down

A source of entertainment and controversy in communities across the country has closed. The Topix online forums, which featured posts from individuals in various communities, have ceased operations. “As Topix grew, news and discussion became less of what we are all about,” Topix...