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Suspect claims cash was legit; he is victim of police brutality

An Illinois man whom area law enforcement arrested on drug trafficking and possession charges early Tuesday morning, claims he was the victim of police brutality. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Ribbon cutting held for Corbin splash pad Friday

Geeta Patel was someone who loved children, and her husband, Ishwar “Ish” Patel, wanted to do something in her memory, so he had his children deed the piece of property where the Economy Inn used to sit to the city on June 7, 2019, in order for something to be built for children...
Posted On 03 Sep 2020

After 70 years, Cpl. Billie Joe Hash finally comes home

Normally when someone dies and they are finally laid to rest, it is a very sad occasion. While some tears were certainly shed during Friday’s honorary service and Saturday’s graveside service for Army Cpl. Billie Joe Hash, the ceremonies also brought about other emotions for...
Posted On 03 Sep 2020

Laurel deputies, Williamsburg Police seize marijuana, meth, cash Tuesday

What began as an investigation into a suspicious vehicle outside of a north Corbin business early Tuesday morning, resulted in the arrest of an Illinois man on drug trafficking charges and the seizure of a large amount of marijuana, methamphetamine and a duffle bag full of cash...

Bell, Laurel, McCreary, Whitley and Knox counties all report new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

New COVID-19 cases in Bell, Laurel, McCreary, Whitley and Knox counties continued to increase Wednesday. The Bell County Health Department reported 10 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, which all involved long term care cases. The Bell County Health Department reported nine new cases...
Posted On 02 Sep 2020

Gray man charged with burglary of apartment belonging to people in jail

A Gray man is in the Knox County Detention Center after Barbourville Police found him inside an apartment belonging to two people who were themselves in the detention center. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Corbin woman indicted for allegedly selling methamphetamine near preschool

A Knox County grand jury returned an indictment Friday against a Corbin woman whom police say sold crystal methamphetamine to a confidential informant near Corbin Preschool. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Rockholds man charged with indecent exposure

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a disturbance complaint in Rockholds Sunday night, arrested the suspect for indecent exposure after reportedly finding him sitting in his driveway with his genitals exposed. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Williamsburg police dog sniffs out Corbin man wanted for robbery, theft

A Corbin man whom police suspect has been involved in a rash of local crimes including robbery, shoplifting, and purchasing items using stolen checks, was arrested Monday night in Williamsburg. James Shelby was arrested Monday evening after being tracked down by Williamsburg...

Corbin woman remembers her two children, who died from fatal overdoses during overdose awareness walk

Dorthy Baker came to NIBROC Park in Corbin Monday night and placed purple ribbons bearing the names of her two children, Aaron Keasler and Pauline Kramer. Baker said Keasler was 20 when he died of a morphine overdose, while Kramer was a week away from her 23rd birthday when she...