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New video equipment, health services expected at Whitley Co. Detention Center

New video arraignment equipment and health services at the Whitley County Detention Center are expected to be put in place soon, both of which should help the county save a little bit of money. During the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday,...

17 different people indicted by information during June

A total of 17 different people were recently indicted by information in Whitley Circuit Court on charges ranging from drug possession to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and strangulation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 29 Jun 2023

Melton receives high mark in last evaluation as Williamsburg Ind. superintendent

Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tim Melton received the highest possible grade during his annual superintendent evaluation, which will be his last with the school district as he exits the role. During the regular monthly meeting of the Williamsburg Board of Education last...

Stolen motorcycle found in church parking lot

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department arrested a London man early Friday evening, who was found in a church parking lot off American Greeting Card Road with a motorcycle that had been reported stolen, according to a sheriff’s department release. Daniel Arthur Read this story and...
Posted On 28 Jun 2023

Two sentences of 20 years or more handed down after

Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling has announced that two defendants, who have been in trouble with the law several times, recently both received sentences of at least 20 years in prison as a result of plea agreements in separate cases. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 28 Jun 2023

London man arrested on I-75 after calling 911 while intoxicated and partially naked

A London man has pleaded not guilty to charges that stated he was allegedly partially undressed and intoxicated when he called Whitley County E-911 early Thursday morning from I-75. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 28 Jun 2023

Man accused of attempted murder of KSP detective being held in Whitley County

A Tennessee man, who is accused of the attempted murder of a Kentucky State Police detective during a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle, remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $150,000 cash bond.   Tommy Kemper Read this story and more for...
Posted On 28 Jun 2023

Fourth of July festivities planned for Whitley County, surrounding areas

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and there’s no better time than the present to ignite your patriotic spirit with fun and exciting activities in your area. Corbin The City of Corbin has a super fun and eventful day planned on Monday, July 3, for the community...

London man named in four separate indictments in June returns

A London man faces more than a dozen various charges across multiple indictments following a meeting of a Laurel County grand jury earlier this month. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Corbin man indicted on attempted murder charge for March hammer attack

CALDWELL A Corbin man was indicted Friday by a Knox County grand jury on multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection to a March incident in which he allegedly attacked another man with a hammer. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...