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Trial in Lily hammer murder to begin Monday

The trial of a Lily man charged in the 2016 murder of his twin brother will go ahead as scheduled Monday. Antonio Johnson, who is accused of beating Anthony Johnson to death with a hammer in 2016, appeared in Laurel Circuit Court Thursday morning for his final pretrial hearing....

‘Survivor’ winner Nick Wilson to be in the corner of Impact Wrestling Champion, fellow contestant Johnny Impact at Homecoming pay per view Sunday

“Survivor” winner Nick Wilson will be reuniting with some of his fellow contestants Sunday – in the wrestling ring. Officials at Impact Wrestling announced Thursday that Wilson and fellow contestant Davie Rickenbacker would be in the corner of Impact World Champion Johnny Impact...

Traffic shift to occur on Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County Sunday

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that starting this Sunday night, Jan. 6, southbound I-75 only traffic will be shifted from the current driving lanes onto the newly constructed lanes between mile points 59 to 55. In addition, the southbound I-75...
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Nick Wilson’s Survivor win picked as top story of 2018

Celebrations, changes, problems and crime were all significant issues that made headlines in Whitley County during 2018.
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Williamsburg to recognize ‘Survivor’ winner Nick Wilson during Jan. 14 council meeting

The City of Williamsburg will celebrate and recognize its most famous son, “Survivor: David versus Goliath” winner Nick Wilson, on Jan. 14. Wilson, known on the show as the, “hillbilly lawyer,” outwitted, outplayed and outlasted the 19 other contestants over 39 days on an island...

Corbin vocalist Gary Edwards dies at age 77; graveside service planned Jan. 5

A popular vocalist who performed at Las Vegas casinos, on cruise ships, in Japan, and even performed on the main stage at the 50th anniversary of the NIBROC Festival, died last Wednesday at the age of 77. Corbin native Gary Edwards grew up on Mitchell Street across from the...

Whitley Judge-Executive gives ‘State of the County’ update to Corbin Rotary Club

Whitley County Judge-executive Pat White, Jr. came to the Corbin Rotary Club meeting Thursday where he discussed the state of the county and provided an update on what is happening in county government. White said the county would be among the 38 counties on the Tennessee boarder...

Corbin woman charged with shoplifting, trespassing at Walmart

A Corbin woman, who had previously been ordered to stay out of Walmart after she was caught shoplifting at the Corbin store, was arrested last Wednesday for shoplifting. Linda G. Young, 43, faces charges of theft by unlawful taking of the value under $500 and third-degree...

Corbin man stopped for speeding, arrested for drug possession

A Corbin man was arrested last Friday following a traffic stop on Interstate-75 in Laurel County, during which law enforcement reportedly found prescription drugs. Matthew Storms, 34, is facing charges of second-degree possession of a controlled substance, controlled substances...

Corbin homeless shelter holding lunch fundraiser Thursday

Everlasting Arms Homeless Shelter is hosting a lunch fundraiser Thursday and delivery is available. Officials said between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., chicken and dumpling lunches will be available for a $7 donation. Oscar Delgato with the shelter said anyone interested may contact the...