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Whitley Sheriff creates tribute to county’s fallen officers

In the near future, when local residents enter the Whitley County Sheriff's Department, they will be able to see a tribute to eight county law enforcement officers, who died in the line of duty.

Posted On 09 May 2012

Two Lynn Camp students hurt in dry ice explosion; coach suspended

Knox County Schools Superintendent Walter T. Huelett reported two Lynn Camp High School students injured in an explosion involving dry ice Tuesday have been released from the hospital.

Posted On 04 May 2012
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UPDATED: Stabbing victim improves to ‘stable condition;’ police say women were fighting over bra

A Williamsburg woman is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $1 million cash bond after allegedly stabbing another woman in the chest during a dispute late Tuesday evening.

Posted On 03 May 2012

Woman in serious condition after being stabbed; two arrested, one charged with attempted murder

On Tuesday at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a call at 18503 Hwy 92E, the caller stated there had been an altercation between two females and one of the females had been stabbed five or six times. The caller stated...

Posted On 03 May 2012
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Three teens arrested for trying to burn down Corbin house

Three teenagers accused of trying to burn down a vacant house on Maynor Street last Tuesday made their first appearance in court Monday.

4,397 lbs. of garbage picked up during Laurel Lake Cleanup

The 24th annual Laurel Lake Cleanup netted two tons of trash, thanks to 224 volunteers who braved rain and a chilly temperature on April 21.

Posted On 02 May 2012
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Williamsburg council to vote on Sunday alcohol sales

Williamsburg probably won't see the first sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants until at least July and probably not until this fall, and when sales start they may be taking place seven days a week.

Posted On 02 May 2012

Lynn Camp students plan to play biggest game of Monopoly ever

Six teams of students at Lynn Camp Middle and High schools are gearing up for a little game of Monopoly.

Family reunited with dog lost in crash on I-75 near Corbin

Three weeks of search and rescue efforts on the part of local residents have finally paid off as "Bear" the black lab was reunited with his family Tuesday afternoon.

BRMC Silver Ball Gala raises $55,000 for charity, health programs

Whether in formal wear or attired to fit the "Denim and Diamonds" theme, about 275 people gathered for the Seventh Annual Silver Ball Gala Saturday to do more than just dress up for a night on the town.