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Corbin man charged with possession of heroin following traffic stop

A Corbin man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies discovered him in possession of suspected heroin, marijuana and pills. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said Deputy Justin Taylor arrested Andrew D. Jackson,...

Complaints lead to ten drug-related arrests in north Corbin

The investigation of suspected drug activity at two locations in north Corbin Tuesday afternoon resulted in 10-drug related arrest. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested eight people at a residence off of Foley Road, off of Byrley Road, and two others at a residence off of...

Approximately 100 people tuned in to see Corbin 1919 documentary Friday night

Organizers with the Corbin Sunup Initiative said approximately 100 people tuned in to the Zoom meeting Friday for night the presentation of Black in Appalachia’s, “The Corbin Expulsion of 1919.” The documentary was the work of William Isom, director of Black in Appalachia, and...

Photo Gallery: Cumberland River Green Dot Halloween Spooktacular

About 200 people turned out recently for the Cumberland River Green Dot program’s indoor trunk or treat event, which was held at The Corbin Center.  
Posted On 04 Nov 2020

One DUI stop results in two DUI arrests

One potential DUI Thursday afternoon in Corbin became two after a Corbin Police officer reportedly watched as the driver and passenger in the pickup truck changed seats as he attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Nearly 55 percent of registered Whitley County voters cast their ballots

Whatever the final outcome when the deadline for mail-in ballots to be received passes Friday afternoon, a big victory for democracy was scored in Whitley County as 55 percent of voters went to the polls. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Local counties remain in COVID–19 incidence rate red zone

The Bell County Health Department reported 11 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 850. There are currently 183 active cases, five of which are hospitalized. Officials advised that COVID–19 is very active in Bell County. “Wear a mask, practice good hand...

WD Bryant donates $200 worth of paint to Corbin Public Library mural project

The WD Bryant True Value, which is located at 1401 South Main, Corbin, has donated $200 worth of assorted gallons, quarts, and spray paints to the Corbin Public Library. These paints became necessary when the Tremaine Foundation’s grant to the Corbin Art Fund was able to take...
Posted On 03 Nov 2020
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Marion County woman charged with assaulting Laurel County deputy, damaging police cruiser

A Marion County woman, who was involved in a traffic collision Saturday afternoon in north Corbin Saturday afternoon was arrested for allegedly threatening by standers, damaging a police cruiser while en route to the Laurel County Correctional Center, and assaulting a deputy....

Section of rebuilt West Ky. 92 scheduled to open Thursday

Another section of the reconstruction of West Ky. 92 in Whitley County will be opening to the public on Thursday. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 announced Monday that traffic will be shifted to the new portion between Newman Campbell Road and Jelico...