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Ky. Supreme Court candidate Tapp speaks at Corbin Rotary meeting

David Tapp, Circuit Court Judge for Pulaski, Rockcastle and Lincoln counties, who is one of three candidates for the Kentucky Supreme Court, was the featured speaker at the Corbin Rotary Club meeting last Thursday. Tapp, who is running against Dan Ballou and Debra Hembree Lambert...

Corbin spring clean-up set for April 16-20 and April 23-27

The City of Corbin is offering its residents some help with spring cleaning. During the weeks of April 16-20 and April 23-27, Corbin Public Works will be offering free curbside pickup of furniture and other large items. “About the only thing we don’t take is tires, because there...

Child abuse suspect enters not guilty plea in district court

A Corbin man has pleaded not guilty to a child abuse charge filed after school officials discovered bruises on his four-year-old daughter’s leg and buttocks, and will return to court June 12 for a pretrial conference. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Board orders 9 Corbin houses to be demolished

The Corbin Code Enforcement Board voted Monday to recommend the demolition of nine abandoned, dilapidated houses whose owners, collectively, owed over $49,648 to the city in fines and fees. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Jellico man arrested on cocaine, hypodermic needle charges

An anonymous tip led to the discovery of cocaine Monday evening at a southern Whitley County residence. About 6:52 p.m., Third-District Constable Dorman Patrick Jr. went to a residence at 1479 Black Oak Road to investigate an anonymous tip reporting suspected drug activity. When...
Posted On 04 Apr 2018

Local teachers rally at state capital Monday

Among the estimated 8,000 people who packed the Capitol complex in Frankfort Monday to rally in support of education funding, where a number of active and retired teachers from area school districts. Bill Conn is a fifth generation teacher, who is currently in his 13th year at...
Posted On 04 Apr 2018
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Whitley County slated to receive more than $34 million in biennial highway construction plan

The state legislature has approved the $2 billion biennial highway construction plan, which includes more than $34 million for projects in Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Knox-Whitley Humane Association instituting managed intake policy

The Knox-Whitley Humane Association is taking another step in its effort to become a “no kill” facility by instituting a managed intake policy. Under the new policy, owners wanting to surrender a pet will first fill out and submit a pet history form. The form will be reviewed by...

Victim’s family will have chance to address manslaughter suspect next week

The relatives of a Whitley County woman, who was killed when she was run over by a someone driving while under the influence in 2016, will have their chance to make a victim’s impact statement during a hearing next week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 04 Apr 2018

Murder suspect being sent back for another psychological evaluation

A Williamsburg man, who is awaiting trial for stabbing someone to death earlier this year and who recently underwent a competency evaluation and treatment at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC), is heading back for another evaluation and more treatment. Read this...
Posted On 04 Apr 2018