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Two pounds of crystal methamphetamine seized during north Corbin traffic stop

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three people Wednesday morning after discovering more than 2 pounds of crystal methamphetamine inside their vehicle during a traffic stop in north Corbin. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer stated that...

Former Dino’s building sells again with plans for steakhouse

After sitting vacant for more than two years after it was ordered closed for unpaid sales and withholding taxes, the former Dino’s Italian Restaurant in Corbin will get a new lease on life as Sagebrush Steakhouse. Officials with the restaurant chain confirmed Thursday that they...

Four fires in two days has firefighters suspecting, ‘serial arsonist’

Area firefighters suspect they may be dealing with a serial arsonist who is targeting abandoned buildings. 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

‘Ringleader’ in federal pharmacy burglaries case sentenced to seven years in prison

The Tennessee man federal prosecutors say was the ringleader in a conspiracy to burglarize nearly 70 pharmacies across 11 states over a five-year period, including two in Corbin, was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

Corbin man arraigned for alleged fifth DUI

A Corbin man was arraigned in the Knox County District Court for his alleged fifth DUI in ten years. Bob Cox, 33, of Corbin, appeared in the Knox County District Court where Judge John Chappell entered a not guilty plea on his behalf and assigned him a public defender. Cox was...
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Grand jury hears evidence in case of triple strangulation killing

Investigators are getting closer to solving a triple homicide that took place at a residence off Deep Branch Road in 2017. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and the Whitley County Coroner’s office are seen investigating a 2017 triple homicide on Deep Branch Road. The...
Posted On 09 Jan 2019

Lily man found not guilty in brother’s murder

Almost three years after he was charged with the murder of his twin brother, a Lily man had his day in court and was found not guilty Tuesday. 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...

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to drug bust

Corbin Police investigating a suspicious vehicle at an area apartment complex Sunday were forced to chase down a suspect, twice. 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
Posted On 09 Jan 2019

Man accused of sodomizing child wants jury to decide his fate

A man accused of sodomizing and raping a child under the age of 12 is taking his case before a jury. 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
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Corbin firefighters battle early morning house fire on 16th Street

Corbin firefighters arrived on the scene of a house fire Tuesday morning expecting the worst-case scenario after dispatchers informed them that someone might be trapped inside. Firefighters received the call at approximately 7:10 a.m. reporting that the home at 112 16th Street...