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Baptist Health Corbin lowering age for COVID-19 vaccinations to 60

Baptist Health Corbin has moved to phase 1C in the COVID–19 vaccination plan, opening appointments to individuals age 60 and older. Hospital officials noted that demand for appointments for individuals in Phase 1B, which includes ages 70 and older along with childcare workers, is...

Corbin firefighters pitch in to help neighbors

Seven Corbin firefighters answered the call for help from nearby counties in the wake of the snow and ice storms that blanked the blanketed the area last week. Courtesy of Corbin Fire Department Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Gov. encourages schools to reopen in March

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new executive order which will expand in-person instruction for schools across the commonwealth Tuesday during his daily press conference. The order recommends all public-school districts offer or expand in-person instructional opportunities...

W’burg police seek public’s help to find wanted man

The Williamsburg Police Department is seeking information from the public, specifically the whereabouts of Justin L. Dodd. Dodd is wanted by the Williamsburg Police Department on felony warrants for second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, theft of identity of...
Posted On 23 Feb 2021

Whitley County reports five new COVID-19 deaths Monday

The Whitley County Health Department reported five additional confirmed COVID-19 fatalities Monday, which brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the county to 32 people. The Whitley County Health Department announced 13 additional COVID–19 cases on Monday, bringing the...
Posted On 22 Feb 2021

Laurel County deputies investigating movie prop $100 bill presented at local business

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the attempt to use a fake $100 bill at a local business last week. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the $100 bill appears to be a movie prop, noting it had pink Chinese lettering on it, is...

Lily woman arrested after deputies find her passed out in running vehicle

A Lily woman found passed out in a running minivan on Pine Grove School Road early Monday morning was charged with DUI. 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

Corbin man charged with strangling girlfriend

A complaint about a domestic dispute with shots fired at a Corbin residence Sunday night resulted in the arrest of a male suspect on strangulation, wanton endangerment and other charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

UC online criminal justice program ranked No. 1 in Ky.

The University of the Cumberlands’ online master’s program in criminal justice administration was recently ranked number one in Kentucky as a part of the U.S. News and World Report’s annual review of colleges and universities. The ranking is based on strong traditional academic...

Patrick, Foley earn awards for DUI enforcement

Officers from two Whitley County law enforcement agencies have been recognized by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) for their efforts to target impaired drivers. For the second consecutive year, Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr. has led his department in...
Posted On 20 Feb 2021