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Rockholds woman charged with felony DUI Monday

A traffic stop for a busted windshield Monday night on U.S. 25E resulted in the arrest of a Rockholds woman for felony driving under the influence. 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...

Knox Co. Deputies find meth on man sporting D.A.R.E program t-shirt

A Lexington man’s t-shirt may have displayed the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program’s message about keeping children off of drugs, but Knox County Sheriff’s deputies likely have doubts about his sincerity after finding a pound of methamphetamine and a...

Williamsburg man charged with strangulation

A Williamsburg man was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly choking a woman multiple times. 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

Minivan driver charged with trafficking meth

A traffic stop on Interstate 75 early Monday morning resulted in the arrest of a Corbin man on drug trafficking and weapons charges. Terry Lynn Graves, Jr., 36, was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of a defaced firearm,...

Lily man charged with fleeing the scene of crash, DUI

A Lily man was arrested Saturday night in connection with a hit-and-run accident involving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jason A. Wells, 42, on charges with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence – second offense,...

Life and Career of local author Silas House subject of new book

Local bestselling author, Silas House, is the subject of the new literary work, Silas House: Exploring an Appalachian Writer’s Work (University of Kentucky Press 2021). The book, which is expected to hit bookstores across the country this month, looks at House’s career an...

New mural complete in downtown Corbin

A new mural is now complete in downtown Corbin. The “Duck Beard” mural is located behind You & Me, Coffee & Tea on South Main Street.  The mural was created by Kellene Turner, a local artist. Turner is known for her murals throughout Corbin and surrounding areas.  “My...

Exterior restoration of French Broad River complete

Restoration of the exterior of the “French Broad River” Pullman car is complete.  Jeff Conner, of Greenville, Pennsylvania, is responsible for the restoration.  Conner began work on the car on June 23 and finished the process June 25.  Conner, who owns Railcar and Military...

Local retired teachers association to contribute $2,500 to different organizations

Local retired teachers association met for the first time since the pandemic and decided to contribute $2,500 to different organizations.  “Because of COVID, schools were not in session for much of the year and no food was collected for the Feed KY Food Drive,” said the Whitley...