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WCHS JROTC place over 1,600 flags on veteran graves

Whitley County High School JROTC Cadets recently took part of their summer break to place over 1,600 flags on veteran’s graves in time for Memorial Day. “Every year the cadets are thinking of ways to recognize those who have served our country. Covid has made it difficult,...
Posted On 02 Jun 2021
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SOAR Summit announcement

Corbin will be host to local, state and national leaders on Thursday as they converge on Sanders Park for an announcement regarding the 2021 SOAR Summit. Congressman Hal Rogers, Governor Andy Beshear, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers,...

Man shot in head still alive

A local couple accused of the attempted murder of a Corbin man early Sunday morning told police that they fled the scene after the victim fired a shot at them. Corbin Police arrested Melissa M. Summers, 43, of Corbin, and Adam R. Alloway, 37, of London, on charges of attempted...

Thefts of catalytic converters continues

Despite an arrest early Tuesday morning, local police say the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles across Whitley County is rampant. 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

Feds indict pardoned man

A federal indictment against a Knox County native convicted in the murder of Donald Mills but later pardoned by former Governor Matt Bevin, and was arrested by United States Marshals early Monday, May 31 has been unsealed in federal court. Read this story and more for just $.99...

Feds indict Corbin woman for fraud

A Corbin woman was indicted Thursday on federal charges that she created fake business entities in order to fraudulently obtain federal economic stimulus money. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Kick off to 100 days of Reading

The Whitley County Public Library’s 100 Days of Reading officially kicked off on Tuesday. Children are encouraged to read 20 minutes a day for 100 days during the program. The library provides logs for children to record their hours. Children who spend 20 minutes a day reading...

Corbin rallies to defeat Whitley County for 50th District Baseball Championship

The Corbin Redhounds came back from an early 6-4 deficit to defeat Whitley County 12-8 for the 50th District Baseball Championship Tuesday night. Down 8-6 going into the top of the seventh inning with a runner on second and two outs, Kade Elam belted a 1-0 pitch to left field for...

West Virginia man arrested for allegedly stalking Corbin area teen

A West Virginia man is facing stalking and other charges after being arrested outside a Corbin area apartment complex Sunday evening for allegedly trying to lure a local juvenile girl from her residence. Kentucky State Police Trooper Drew Wilson arrested Brian Ash, 21, of Saint...
Posted On 31 May 2021

Knox County man pardoned for 2014 murder, arrested on federal case

(Story by Jeff Ledington, Barbourville Mountain Advocate) A Knox County native convicted for his involvement in a 2014 murder, but later pardoned by former Governor Matt Bevin, was arrested by United States Marshals early Monday, May 31. Patrick Brian Baker, 43, was arrested and...
Posted On 31 May 2021
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