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Man wanted on felony sex charged apprehended

A 60 year-old Rockholds man didn’t get very far when he attempted to evade police by running out of the back door of his home on Tuesday afternoon. Edward E. Herren of Old Corbin Road was wanted on an indictment warrant for felony sex charges, including third-degree rape, two...
Posted On 28 Jul 2016

Police donate new playground equipment, identify theft suspects

When children attending Soggy Bottoms Too daycare showed up Monday morning, an unpleasant site welcomed them. Their playground equipment was gone. Soggy Bottoms Too Owner Frances Woods said that many of the children thought the playground equipment had been “blown...
Posted On 27 Jul 2016

EPO issued against deputy over threats, alleged stalking of ex-girlfriend

Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Kirk Mays is off duty until a court case involving him is resolved. A Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy is currently on leave due to an emergency protective order that was filed against him earlier this month by his ex-girlfriend. The...
Posted On 27 Jul 2016

Two flown out after Highway 904 wreck Monday

Two Williamsburg residents were flown to University of Tennessee Medical Center after their black Ford pickup came around a curve, went down an embankment and struck a tree. Johnny Johnson and Vanessa Adams, both 36 of Powers Hollow Road in Williamsburg, had to be airlifted to...

Williamsburg woman accused of murdering pedestrian following crash Monday

Sonia Askins A Williamsburg woman is facing murder, DUI and other charges after allegedly striking two pedestrians with her vehicle early Monday evening and killing one of them. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 27 Jul 2016

Rand Paul advocates for smaller government, less taxes during Corbin forum

U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., who is facing a challenge from Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, was in Corbin Tuesday, meeting with supporters at Bubby’s Barbecue. Paul, who is seeking his second term in the Senate following his failed presidential bid, spent more than an hour meeting...

Suspect identified in strong-arm robbery

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies have identified a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that occurred about noon Tuesday in southeastern Laurel County. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the suspect, is 37-year-old Jason Wells of Lily, remains on...

Knox County indictments released

A Corbin man accused of stabbing another man in May was indicted Friday on one count of first-degree assault. Thirty-five-year-old Preston Messer is accused of stabbing Justin Wilburn seven times with a large bladed weapon on May 27. Kentucky State Police were called to the scene...

Duo arrested in Corbin for trying to pass counterfeit bills … twice

A Knox County duo was arrested Tuesday morning after police say they attempted to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at two different Corbin businesses. Corbin Police arrested Savannah Davis of Cannon and Steven Monday of Woodbine about 4 a.m. at the McDonald’s on Falls Highway after...

Kiwanis Cruise for Kids set for Saturday

If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast and would like to take a scenic ride while also helping support local children, then you might want to check out the 14th Annual Williamsburg Kiwanis Cruise for Kids Saturday. Registration for the ride will take place starting at 9:30 a.m....
Posted On 27 Jul 2016