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Gov. Beshear recommends schools not reopen to in-person classes until September 28

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that he is recommending students not return to in-person classes until Septe.28. “Yes, our kids are falling behind,” Beshear said emphasizing that the health and safety of them and faculty and staff is the paramount concern. Beshear noted that...

Clay County woman arrested after deputies find her passed out in running vehicle near Lily

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Manchester woman early Sunday morning after finding her passed out in her vehicle near Lily. Amanda J. Wells, 37, was charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s...

Keavy man charged with threatening to cut his mother’s throat

A Keavy man was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly threatened to cut his mother’s throat. Joshua C. Davidson, 25, is facing charges of third-degree terroristic threatening, second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing and resisting arrest. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the...

Williamsburg man charged with assault, abuse of two-year-old

A Williamsburg man was arrested early Saturday morning after a two-year-old was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with numerous injuries, including knots on the head and bruising across the body. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies asking for public’s help to solve Friday robbery at tobacco store

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help to locate the man who robbed T Mart discount tobacco in Lily Friday night. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said a lone suspect entered the business on U.S. 25 north of East Ky. 552 at...

Lily man killed by train Saturday

A Lily man was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a train near the crossing on Ky. 552 Saturday afternoon. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department identified the victim as Brandon North, 38. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said...

Whitley County Health Department announces seven new COVID–19 cases on Friday

The Whitley County Health Department announced seven new COVID–19 Friday, bringing Whitley County’s total to 160. With those seven new cases, Whitley County ends the week with 34 additional cases. Eight cases were reported Thursday, four cases on Wednesday, six cases on Tuesday,...

Rockholds woman charged with trafficking heroin, methamphetamine in Laurel County

A Rockholds woman was one of five people arrested Thursday afternoon after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in northern Laurel County and recovered a large amount of methamphetamine and heroin. Kimberly Ann Croucher was charged with...

Gray woman one of two people arrested on drug charges in north Corbin Sunday morning

A Gray woman is one of two people facing drug-related charges after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies located suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, unused plastic bags, syringes, and U.S. currency following a traffic stop in north Corbin early Sunday morning. Marta L. Bush,...

Two people injured in Monday crash in north Corbin

A traffic crash early Monday morning at the intersection of U.S. 25 and American Greet Card Raod sent two people to the hospital. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the wreck occurred at 6:05 a.m. According to deputies,...