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Knox deputies arrest man who allegedly fired gun at motorist during dispute

A London man was arrested last Thursday night for allegedly firing a handgun at another motorist during a traffic dispute in Corbin. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ricky A. Vaughn, Jr., 30, on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a firearm by a...

Whitley County reports second COVID–19 related fatality Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department reported two new COVID–19 cases Thursday and the county’s second COVID–19 related death. Officials did not provided details on the fatality except to say it was an adult. The brings the county up to 172 cases since early April. Officials said...

Whitley deputies arrest two people for trafficking heroin Wednesday

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies attempting to serve a parole violation warrant at a residence outside of Williamsburg early Wednesday morning, arrested two people on a charge of trafficking heroin. Wendel F. Malone, 46, of Williamsburg, and Dena B. Baird, 31 were arrested on...

Longtime Williamsburg principal, teacher Jack Foley died Wednesday

An icon at Williamsburg Independent School, Jack V. Foley, died Wednesday morning. Foley served as a teacher and longtime principal of the school. He was principal from 1969 until 1992. “He will be remembered for his high expectations of performance and his unique, carrying...

Corbin restaurants, bars take to social media to complain about ABC social distancing warnings

Corbin Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator Clara Patterson said she reached out to all of the restaurants and bars in the city after state ABC officials notified her that multiple area establishments had been reported for violating the mandate prohibiting serving customers...

Teens charged with leading police on two-county high speed chase

What began as an investigation into a vehicle seen doing donuts in the parking lot at the Williamsburg Save-a-Lot Sunday night, ended with a high-speed chase through Williamsburg and out Ky. 92 into McCreary County and the arrest of two Ohio men for multiple traffic and drug...

Corbin Police arrest Ohio man who allegedly stabbed girlfriend Friday

Corbin Police arrested an Ohio man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend at a Chestnut Ave. residence early Friday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

The Arena will rock while maintaining social distancing Saturday night

This Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC and The Classic Rock Experience will take the Corbin Arena stage. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased at the door although patrons are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets if possible. The box office is open M-F...
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Corbin man gets year in jail after pleading guilty to attempting to sell four-year-old

A Corbin man charged with offering to sell a four-year-old child for $2,500, will spend one year in jail after pleading guilty Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Woodbine man charged with seven counts of wanton endangerment Monday

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Woodbine man early Monday morning for allegedly firing a shotgun in the direction of a deputy and six residents. Christopher B. Lester, 31, is facing seven counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Deputy Bobby Jones was called out to a...