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Traffic stop leads to convicted sex offender’s arrest

A routine traffic stop in Whitley County last week resulted in the arrest of a convicted sex offender. About 10 p.m. on May 16, Kentucky State Police Trooper James Creekmore observed Jeffrey Canada, 60, allegedly strike a curb on north US25 with his 1999 Green Ford F150 truck....
Posted On 23 May 2018

Lily woman found with drug paraphernalia around three small children

A Lily woman is facing drug-related charges after she was reportedly found with drug paraphernalia while in the company of three small children at the KCEOC building in Gray Friday. Knox County Sheriff’s deputy William Stewart said deputies arrested Ashley Derose, 27, on charges...

Rockholds man extricated, airlifted following Friday crash

A Rockholds man was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for treatment of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle wreck on New Zion Church Road Friday afternoon. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies identified the man as Ralph Jones, 51. Jones was reportedly...

71-home subdivision planned for W’burg

Two local developers are planning to construct a 71-home subdivision in Williamsburg sometime over the next decade, Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison announced during Monday’s monthly city council meeting. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 16 May 2018

Siler officially signs contract to become next Whitley County schools superintendent

John Siler has officially been hired as the next superintendent of the Whitley County School District. The board of education voted unanimously during its regular meeting Thursday to offer Siler a four-year contract, which begins July 1, and he signed the new contract during the...
Posted On 16 May 2018

Fugate to enter plea Tuesday in federal drug, firearms case

A former area law enforcement officer is set to plead guilty in federal court to his part in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. 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

Hundreds attend first ever Whitley County Outdoorsman Crusade

Hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts turned out Friday for an evening of free food and fellowship as part of the first ever Whitley County Outdoorsman Crusade. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....
Posted On 16 May 2018

Laurel deputies find drugs, lost/stolen credit cards on Corbin woman

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a complaint of a suspicious person in the area around Level Green Road early Monday morning, arrested a Corbin woman after finding her with drug paraphernalia and credit/debit cards which did not belong to her. Deputies arrested...

Johnny Wheels founder passes away

A Corbin business giant has died and will be laid to rest Wednesday, Tom R. Storms, Senior, the founder of Johnny Wheels Auto Service, passed away Sunday at age 79. Visitation is set for 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin. Funeral mass will be held at 11...

Laurel deputies make arrest in stabbing at north Corbin truck stop

UPDATE: Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say the woman stabbed outside a north Corbin truck stop Friday morning has been airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center, but is expected to recover. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs...