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Over 40 million prescription pain pills flooded Whitley Co. between 2006 – 2012, report shows

From 2006 to 2012, there were 47,677,589 prescription pain pills supplied to Whitley County or enough for 187 pills per person per year, according to data from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System, which is also known as...
Posted On 25 Jul 2019

Nantz facing federal murder charge for death of Geri Johnson

A federal grand jury has returned a murder indictment against Daniel S. Nantz of Woodbine in connection with the March 16 fatal shooting of a pregnant woman, who prosecutors claim was killed in order to keep her from cooperating with federal authorities about Nantz’s...

Eight arrested in drug raid at Corbin residence

On July 24, 2019 Knox County Deputies Sam Mullins, Mikey Ashurst, Mike Broughton and Pat Clouse, converged on a residence on Meadow Lark Circle in Corbin after receiving numerous complaints of illegal drug activity at that location. After conducting an investigation, deputies...
Posted On 24 Jul 2019
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Havens sentenced to 12 years in prison, prosecutors seek $661,000 in restitution

A Whitley County man received a 12-year prison sentence last week on various receiving stolen property and possession of a gun by a convicted felon charges, but it remains to be seen how much he will have to pay of the $661,000 in restitution that prosecutors are seeking. Read...
Posted On 24 Jul 2019

Corbin City Commission, tourism commission working on deal to have tourism run The Corbin Center

The contract has yet to be finalized, but Corbin city officials and the Corbin Tourism Commission have reached an initial agreement that would turn daily operations of The Corbin Center over to tourism. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Gray man charged with kidnapping wife at gunpoint

A Gray man is facing kidnapping and wanton endangerment charges for allegedly forcing his wife and her two children from their residence at gunpoint and driving to North Carolina. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin woman charged with stealing from employer

A Corbin woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $3,000 from the business for which she worked. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tammy Lynn Miracle, 47, Monday night following an investigation by Detective Kyle Gray into the thefts at the...

Corbin man leads state police on high-speed chase through Laurel County

Kentucky State Police say a Corbin man who led police on a high-speed chase Saturday night was driving the stolen car while under the influence of intoxicants. David Hutton, 24, is facing multiple charges including theft by unlawful taking of the value of $10,000 or more but...

Corbin Schools to offer free breakfast, lunch to K-12 students

Corbin Independent Schools will be participating in the national school breakfast and lunch programs, meaning all students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. “It is for the entire school district, K through 12,” said Janie Keith, Food Service...

Free Copperhead Trail motorcycle ride set for Saturday morning

If you are a motorcycle rider, who likes to go on group rides with lots of turns, then you are in luck. The Third Annual Copperhead Trail Ride will take place Saturday morning. Best of all, there is no charge to participate unless you want to each lunch. “It’s a free ride. Come...
Posted On 24 Jul 2019