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Laurel County man files lawsuit against President Trump, RNC

A Laurel County man, who is acting as his own attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the chairperson of the Republican National Committee claiming that they illegally used the U.S. Mail to obtain campaign contributions from him, obtain personal...

Schools urging spectators to observe all safety precautions to help make sure fall sports can continue

This week the fall 2020 interscholastic sports season officially kicks off, and to avoid a repeat of this past spring local school systems are asking all attendants at athletic contests in the coming days to adhere to the safety guidelines that have been put into place. As...
Posted On 10 Sep 2020
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Zack Horvath completes 100-mile ultra-marathon

So, what’s a young man to do after he has trained for nearly a year to participate an Ironman Triathlon that got canceled? If you are Corbin’s Zack Horvath, you run a 100-mile ultra-marathon instead that ended at Sanders Park shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. Over two-dozen friends...
Posted On 09 Sep 2020

‘Still I Rise, Suicide Prevention Walk’ set for Saturday in Williamsburg

In August 2018, 16-year-old Bethany Faith Lawson was one of three people and one of two teenagers in Whitley County to die by suspected suicide over a 24-hour time period. The sophomore at Whitley County High School liked to model, loved horses, was artistic and passionate about...
Posted On 09 Sep 2020

Corbin man found in possession of large amount of methamphetamine, Xanax at north Corbin business

A Corbin man was arrested early Sunday morning outside a north Corbin business after deputies found him in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine, and suspected Xanax. Robert W. Moore, 50, is facing charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance –...

Whitley County native gives back to school that ignited her passion

In 2018, while she was still 13 years old, Whitley County native Sydnee Floyd founded Jumbled Dreams Changing Lives, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting individuals to service opportunities while providing education, support and guidance on the needs of...
Posted On 06 Sep 2020

Northbound I-75 to be reduced to one lane Wednesday near state line

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced that the right lane of Interstate 75 will be closed in southern Whitley County on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Officials said the closure is necessary as crews will be conducting surveying operations on a portion of the entrance ramp to...

Laurel deputies find intoxicated Corbin woman standing in middle of Beatty Ave.

A complaint about a woman walking in the middle of Beatty Ave. in Corbin early Friday morning led to the arrest of a Corbin woman on drug possession charges. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies charged Rachel L. Smith, 32, with first-degree possession of a controlled substance –...

Travis Tritt to play The Arena in Corbin on Sept. 26

The Arena in Corbin will welcome country music star Travis Tritt on Sept. 26. The singer known for his hits  including: “Country Club,” “T.R.O.U.B.L.E,” “It’s a Great Day to be Alive,” “Anymore,” “Here’s a Quarter,” “I’m Gonna be Somebody,” and “Modern Day Bonnie and...

Laurel County Sheriff’s Department warns of multiple phone scams

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a number of phone scams that are circulating in the area. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said six different scams have been most frequently reported. The scams include: The caller is posing...