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Second Annual Whitley County Outdoorsman Crusade set for Friday

If you like to hunt, fish, hike, boat, ride four-wheelers, bird watch or just spend time outdoors, and/or if you like eating wild game meat or barbecue, then you might want to head down to the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Savoy Friday evening for the Second Annual Whitley County...
Posted On 24 Apr 2019

Deputies recover truck reportedly stolen from Georgia

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department recovered a stolen truck out of Georgia Sunday morning, and arrested one person in connection with the case. Deputy Joe Prewitt arrested Patricia Wichman, 51, of Loyall, charging her with receiving stolen property under $10,000,...
Posted On 24 Apr 2019

Tractor trailer driver arrested for DUI after Tuesday crash

A truck driver from Ohio has been charged with driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol after his truck crashed into a rock wall on Interstate 75 near Corbin Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Whitley Co. Sheriff reports March activity

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has reported its activity for the month of March. During March, deputies answered 1,320 complaints and opened or closed 55 cases. In addition, deputies investigated 35 vehicle collisions and made 131 criminal arrests.
Posted On 24 Apr 2019

Absentee voting underway for 2019 May Primary Election

If you are going to be out of town on Election Day but you still want to vote, then you are in luck. Absentee voting has begun in Whitley County and will continue through May 20, the day before the primary election. Voters will go to the polls on May 21 to cast their ballots in...
Posted On 24 Apr 2019

Aug. 24 Hank Jr. concert almost sold out

Country music legend Hank Williams, Jr. will be playing to a full house of rowdy friends when he comes to The Arena in Corbin on Aug. 24. Presale tickets went on sale last Thursday with regular sales beginning at 10 a.m. Friday morning. Arena Director Kristi Balla said out of...

Corbin Police increases school security Friday after shooting threat at CHS

Corbin Independent Schools were on alert and bags were searched, but classes went on as scheduled Friday following a threat that was made Thursday night. Superintendent Dave Cox said custodians at Corbin High School found the threat written on a bathroom wall. It was reported to...

Governor Bevin visits Cumberland Falls to sign ‘Refreshing the Finest’ park funding bill

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin went to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park last Thursday to sign HB 268 allocating $50 million in spending for the state parks. “It is a joy for me to help lead the charge,” Bevin said of the spending known as the “Refreshing the Finest” Initiative....

Police: Corbin man attempted to pass fake $100 bill at two locations

A Corbin man is facing criminal charges after he alleged attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at two different stores Saturday morning. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dylan Bunch, 25, following a complaint from a north Corbin business. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the...

Felony shoplifter tells police ‘she liked the thrill’

Corbin Police arrested two women on a felony shoplifting charge after recovering $861 worth of clothing and other items from Belk last Thursday. Clara M. Lunsford, 39, and Margaret Woods, 42, both of Elizabethtown, were arrested following a complaint from Belk loss prevention....