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Former Corbin Police Chief David Campbell died Sunday

Former Corbin Police Chief David Campbell, who died Sunday, will be celebrated and remembered Friday night. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Laurel Funeral Home in north Corbin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 5 p.m. The graveside service...

Corbin man arrested in major drug trafficking bust outside of Louisville

A Corbin man has been arrested in Indiana in connection with a drug trafficking operation that police said involved $3 million in drugs and cash. Clarksville Police said Keegan Smith, 20, was one of two individuals arrested in connection with the drug trafficking operation that...

Corbin, Keavy residents among 10 arrests made in Laurel County drug raid

Six Corbin residents and an individual from Keavy were among the 10 people arrested Wednesday morning in a sweep of suspected drug dealers. Four teams of law enforcement agents led by Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies served the warrants secured as the result of a three month...

Investigation continues into Saturday shooting at Lily veterans club

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies will be taking the results of an investigation of a shooting at a veterans club in Lily to the grand jury. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo said the grand jury will determine whether criminal charges are warranted against William Helton of Corbin. Helton...

Arena hosting auto parts swap meet Friday and Saturday

The Arena in Corbin is hosting an auto parts swap meet Friday and Saturday. The event, which features of variety of vendors offering new and used parts and accessories, opens at 8 a.m.

Corbin location among Huddle House restaurants offering free pancakes to military

A national restaurant chain is offering free food to military veterans and active military through Monday. Huddle House, which has a location on U.S. 25E in north Corbin, is giving a free order of Sweet Cakes to all active duty, retired and veteran military members. “We believe...

‘Borrowed Angels’ event celebrating lives of babies who have died to be held Friday

Mothers and family members who have lost a baby are invited to an event celebrating the lives of newborn who died at, or soon after birth, and still born children. The eighth annual Borrowed Angels event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Grace on the Hill Methodist Church. Amy Jackson,...

Police: Burglar used auction house’s van as getaway vehicle

A Corbin man is facing burglary charges for allegedly taking items from a local auction house and then using the business’s van to make his getaway. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael C. Smith, 39, following an investigation in the burglary at Interstate Auction on...

Woodbine woman pleads guilty in criminal abuse case involving 5-year-old

A Woodbine woman pleaded guilty in Laurel County Thursday in a child abuse case. Kailee R. Saylor, 21, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree criminal abuse. She is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 26 for formal sentencing in the case. In return for her guilty...

Local cardiologist gets 42 months in prison for health care fraud involving pacemakers

A London cardiologist found guilty in April on federal charges of health care fraud has been sentenced to 42 months (3.5 years) in prison. Dr. Anis Chalhoub, was found guilty of implanting approximately 234 pacemakers at St. Joseph London hospital between 2007 and 2011 in an...