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16 area residents among 19 people named in federal drug conspiracy indictment

Thirteen area residents are among the 19 individuals named in a federal indictment alleging a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Whitley, Knox and Laurel Counties. The local individuals include: Tasha Wrenicke, 36, Scott Hensley, 37, Darryl Moore, Tharold Johnson, 27,...

State office in Corbin temporarily evacuated after suspicious substance found in mail

The state office building on Roy Kidd Ave. in Corbin was closed for approximately 30 minutes Thursday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered to the Family Support Office, which administers Medicaid, SNAP and KTAP programs among others. Corbin firefighters and police...

Bevin, McConnell, Paul address Fifth District Lincoln Club Banquet

Republican party faithful got to hear from Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers during Saturday’s 81st Annual Fifth District Lincoln Day Banquet, which was held at The Corbin...
Posted On 27 Mar 2019

Williamsburg Superintendent Couch announces retirement

After 27 years in education, including four as Williamsburg Independent Schools Superintendent, Dr. Amon Couch is retiring. At a special called school board meeting Tuesday morning, Couch announced his decision to step down effective June 30. “Today is a bittersweet day for me as...

Corbin man allegedly tried to run over family with car

A Corbin man was arrested Friday night for allegedly assaulting and then attempting to run over three people, including a child, as he fled the scene. Deputies arrested Brandon Ray Mills, 26, following an investigation into the incident on Robert E. Cox Road. Deputies were called...

Corbin, Lily residents among five people arrested in drug bust

A Corbin man and two Lily residents were among five people were arrested on drug-related charges at a London residence Thursday morning. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jamal Daniel Doud, 24, of Corbin, Randy Lloyd Mullins, 23, and Heather Anne Philpot, 20, both of...

Two people announce candidacy for 86th legislative district seat

The 86th legislative district, which encompasses Knox County, including part of Corbin, and a portion of Laurel County, will be getting new representation in 2021 with the retirement of Rep. Jim Stewart, III, R-Flat Lick, and two people have thrown their hats into the ring in the...

One person injured when dump truck hits SUV

On person was taken to the hospital Friday morning after a dump truck struck an SUV on U.S. 25W in north Corbin. The wreck occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 25W and Magnolia Lane just north of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Officials said the dump truck,...

Police: Woodbine man lifted dress to expose self to passing motorists

A Woodbine man who was allegedly lifting the dress he was wearing to expose himself to motorists on Ky. 1064, early Wednesday morning, found himself in custody after one of the drivers turned out to be a state trooper. Richard E. Owens, 18, was arrested at approximately 2 a.m. on...

UC converting two-thirds of Cumberland Inn rooms to student housing

The University of the Cumberlands owned Cumberland Inn in Williamsburg will soon be converting about two-thirds of its hotel rooms into student housing, the school confirmed Thursday morning. “As the University’s on-campus population continues growing, there is an increasing need...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019