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Corbin Police searching for man who stole cash register from Taco Bell

Corbin Police are searching for a man who ran out of the Taco Bell on Cumberland Falls Highway with a cash register Monday morning. The incident occurred just after 11 a.m.   Lt. Coy Wilson, the department’s public affairs officer, said the black male had gotten out of a...

COVID takes life of two-time kidney transplant survivor

We can only hope, when we pass away, that we leave pleasant memories and positive imprints on the lives of our dear family and friends. Occasionally someone touches so many lives in our little community, in such a profound way, that it is overwhelming. Such was the life of...

Laurel County reports two additional COVID-19 deaths Friday

The Laurel County Health Department announced two new COVID-19 deaths Friday, which brings the county’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 fatalities to 32. “Please send your condolences to the families and friends of the 82-year-old male and 76-year-old male,” the Laurel County...
Posted On 29 Jan 2021

Public’s help sought to find missing W’burg woman

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help find a missing woman. Donna G. Lay was last seen on Jan. 7, 2021, at Taylor Apartments in Williamsburg. If anyone has information about her whereabouts, please contact the Williamsburg Police...
Posted On 29 Jan 2021

W’burg woman accused of passing counterfeit $100 bill

A Williamsburg woman, who allegedly recently used a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for items in Save-A-Lot, denied to police that she had been in the store despite carrying a Save-A-Lot bag with a receipt and change from a $100 bill, according to her arrest citation. About 6:18...
Posted On 29 Jan 2021

Corbin woman arrested after alleged assault, victim reports broken collarbone

A Corbin woman was recently arrested after a complaint warrant was issued following an assault that left the victim with a broken collarbone and abrasions in various places on their body. Ivy Palmer, 46, was arrested by Corbin Police Department Patrolman Lonnie Sawyers on Jan. 28...

Rotary Club receives donations for Empty Stocking, Powers gives Baptist Health Corbin’s update on COVID vaccines and construction projects

Baptist Health Corbin’s President Anthony Powers recently presented the Corbin Rotary Club with a check worth $6,180 for its Empty Stocking Fun. The money comes from employees, who purchase “blue jean stickers” for $2 to wear on Friday’s, said a spokesperson from the hospita...

COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up

Terry and Marion Forcht of Corbin arrive at  Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center on Jan. 21 to receive their COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines from CVS Pharmacy representatives. Mr. and Mrs. Forcht reported no adverse effects from the vaccines and encourage everyone to take...
Posted On 29 Jan 2021
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Williamsburg man arrested on drug charges during traffic stop

A traffic stop Saturday morning by the Williamsburg Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Williamsburg man on drug-related charges. Officer Dorman Patrick Jr. arrested Ricky L. Siler, 49, on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine),...

Whitley County reports 37 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 37 additional COVID–19 cases on Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 2,983. There are currently 269 active cases of which 13 people are hospitalized. A total of 2,688 people have been released from isolation in Whitley County....
Posted On 28 Jan 2021