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UPDATED: Fire that destroyed apartment complex started at electrical outlet

Corbin Fire Chief Barry McDonald said the state fire marshal has not released his final report into the fire that destroyed an apartment building at 602 North Kentucky Street Thursday, but it appears to have started in an electrical outlet in the end apartment (apt. 3)

EXTRA CONTENT: Affidavit sheds new light on developments in Hodge investigation

Federal investigators are now saying through court documents that disgraced former Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge admitted to planning the Dec. 2009 burglary of his own office, and has not yet paid a cent of the money he stole from county tax accounts despite...

Petition being circulated for vote on Williamsburg alcohol sales

Early next year Williamsburg voters will likely have a chance once again to decide if they want to allow alcohol sales at restaurants.

Posted On 16 Nov 2011

Elderly man’s Woodbine home destroyed by fire

An elderly Woodbine man's home burned late Friday night, and fire department officials say it is likely several of his pets perished in the blaze.

Corbin High Drama Program named No. 1 in Kentucky

One year after coming home from the Kentucky Theatre Association's Fall Conference as the state's Best Newcomer, the students from Corbin High School's Drama class returned to class Monday as state champions.

UPDATED: Corbin city leaders plan vote on smoking ban ordinance Dec. 12

As a physician's assistant, Corbin City Commissioner Joe Shelton said he has seen, first-hand, the effects of smoking on an individual's health.

Posted On 14 Nov 2011
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Corbin woman arrested in murder for hire case

  A Corbin woman is being held in the Laurel County Detention Center for allegedly making a deal with a man to kill her husband in exchange for his life insurance money.

Posted On 11 Nov 2011
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Explosion at recycling center rocks portion of Williamsburg Thursday

An explosion at a Williamsburg recycling center Thursday afternoon could be felt and heard from over a mile away.

Posted On 10 Nov 2011

Apparent road rage incident leads to shooting at I-75 welcome center

A road rage type dispute between two truck drivers ended with an altercation at the Kentucky Welcome Center on I-75 that left one man shot.

Posted On 10 Nov 2011

Mobley fends off 10 challengers, retains Jailer post

Whitley County Jailer Ken Mobley can remove the interim tag from his position as the voters of Whitley County overwhelmingly supported his campaign to continue serving in the position to which he was appointed in January.