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Black Lives Matter protest organizers say three-night event proved successful

Kentuckians for Change organizers, who led the Black Lives Matter protests that occurred in Corbin said the event held Thursday, Friday and Saturday was peaceful, drawing almost 300 people over the three nights. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Man under arrest for alcohol intoxication spits in officer’s face

A Bowling Green man was arrested Saturday night in Corbin for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s face. 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

Local state troopers return from deployment to Louisville

Kentucky State Police from Post 11 in London and Post 10 in Harlan have returned from deployment to Louisville. The 16 troopers from Post 11, and 12 troopers from Post 10 returned over the weekend as the situation in the city following several days of rioting and peaceful...

New COVID-19 case diagnosed in Whitley County, two in Laurel County Tuesday

New COVID-19 cases are starting to increase locally with Whitley County and Laurel County both reporting two new cases since Monday. The Whitley County Health Department reported its 12th COVID-19 case Monday, and its 13th COVID-19 case Tuesday. Both patients are isolating at...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020

Williamsburg Police investigating arson at local motel

Williamsburg Police say arson is suspected in the case of a fire that damaged an exterior door at the Super 8 Motel Monday night. 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

Teach for America brings Penn State graduate to Lynn Camp where he puts down some roots

So how did Penn State graduate Jonathan Stephens end up teaching chemistry at Lynn Camp High School? The answer to that question is a group that sends teachers to rural and low-income communities in an effort to combat educational inequality. Teach for America, which falls under...
Posted On 09 Jun 2020

Whitley, Bell counties report additional COVID-19 cases

Both Whitley County and Bell County reported additional COVID-19 cases Monday. The Whitley County Health Department reported its 12th COVID-19 case, and that person is in isolation at home. Whitley County’s prior 11 COVID-19 cases have all been released from isolation. The last...
Posted On 08 Jun 2020

Corbin woman charged with threatening deputies

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Corbin woman was under the influence of alcohol when she threatened to use a knife or gun to fight with deputies Sunday afternoon. Della Kelly, 56, is facing charges of third-degree terroristic threatening and alcohol intoxication in a...

Search continues for Hazard man swept away Saturday at Laurel Lake spillway

The search is continuing for a Hazard man, who was swept away Saturday night when the gates were opened at the Laurel Lake spillway, but officials say it is likely now a recovery effort. Personnel from multiple agencies in Whitley and Laurel County were called to the scene at...

Corbin Police: Man under arrest for public intoxication spit in officer’s face

A Bowling Green man was arrested Saturday night in Corbin for allegedly spitting in a police officer’s face. Corbin Police arrested Richard Bill Logsdon, 42, on charges of third-degree assault on a police officer and alcohol intoxication in a public place. Officer Adam Dailey...