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Corbin Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Walden Avenue Tuesday. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown, but no foul play is expected.

(Jan. 22, 2021) UPDATE: Casper Burkhart, a Laurel County man who had been missing since May of 2019, has been located and is reported safe in Laurel County, according to a Kentucky State Police press release. (Jan. 20, 2021) Kentucky State Police (KSP) are asking for the public’s...

The Whitley County Health Department announced 11 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 2,745. The health department reported 15 new cases on Jan. 16, 20 new cases on Jan. 17, and 10 new cases on Jan. 18. There are currently 198 active cases, of...

A Lily man was charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a traffic stop at a north Corbin business early Monday morning. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joshua R. Walters, 32, after finding him in possession of a suspected methamphetamine, small baggies and...

A Texas motorist observed passed out at a traffic light early Monday morning was arrested after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies located him on American Greeting Road in north Corbin. John D. Deboy, 49, of Dallas, Texas, is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle under the...

“In 1984, I became a Christian,” said Billy Woodward, director of Emergency Christian Ministries. “I wanted to do something for the Lord. It was a life changing experience for me.” It was from this desire that the Emergency Christian Ministries (ECM) was born. Woodward left his...

The Whitley County Farmers Market is asking community members to submit designs for its 2021 t-shirts. The farmers market will take submissions through March 1st. The Whitley County Farmers Market board will narrow the submissions down to five. The designs will be posted to the...

Whitley County Fiscal Court’s first 2021 Dumpster Program’s weekend was a success. The event took place Jan. 7 through 9 at the Whitley County Sanitation department, which is located at 535 Happy Hollow Road, Williamsburg. The next date for the dumpster program is Feb. 11 though...

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Keavy man, who attempted to flee from deputies investigating suspected shoplifting at the Corbin Walmart Thursday, was under the influence. Brien K. Vann, 29, was charged with theft by unlawful taking of the value under $500, public...

A Corbin couple was arrested Thursday night for allegedly abusing a teen with a belt and extension cord. Howard W. Smith, 45, and Amanda Smith, 39, are each facing one count of fourth-degree assault – child abuse. In addition, Amanda Smith is charged with one count of...