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The original Sacred Heart Catholic Church building on Laurel Ave. in Corbin is being demolished. Crews were on the scene Friday to begin the work on the building owned by Webb Storage in London. Crews removed the steeple bell, stained glass windows and several of the solid wood...

South Interstate 75 in Whitley County was shut down for approximately 20 minutes Wednesday afternoon as Oak Grove firefighters worked to extinguish a vehicle fire. Chief Kevin Gibbs said firefighters were called to the scene between the 20 and 21–mile markers at approximately...

The Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center Board met May 9 to tie up some loose ends and give an update on repairs. Steve Hoskins with Union College announced that, while the date is by no means concrete, the college’s goal is to reopen the center by the end of May. “Our goal is by...

A Williamsburg man, who was on the run from police for several days following a home invasion/robbery last week, is now behind bars and a Whitley County Grand Jury could hear evidence in his case as early as next month. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said that Samuel E....

A Louisville man died as the result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle wreck on American Greeting Card Road in north Corbin Tuesday night. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said William Hathaway, 42, was pronounced...

A Laurel County grand jury has indicted a Corbin man in connection with the murder of his wife, Stephanie Steenbergen Davenport. 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 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists the KY 312 Bridge (Laurel/Whitley line) will be closed at milepoint 0, beginning Monday, May 14 at 5 a.m. The closure is expected to conclude on Thursday, May 24 at midnight, and is necessary to allow contract crews...

Williamsburg Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion/armed robbery Monday night on South Second Street. Chief Wayne Bird said the suspect, identified as Samuel E. Plotnick, 41, of Williamsburg, was able to elude police...

Five years after indictment, a man accused of sexual abuse has died three days before his May 9 scheduled jury trial. John E. Sutherland, 74, of Corbin, faced a total of 24 counts of sexual abuse, sodomy and incest. Most recently, Judge Michael Caperton held a pretrial conference...

A Lily man was arrested Monday in connection with the theft of a car hauler and a utility trailer from a Knox County car lot. Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy William Stewart, the department’s public affairs officer, said deputies arrested Adam Clinton Sprinkles, 40 following an...