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Sheriff: Shoplifting suspect who fought with deputies was reaching for knife

  The black Friday discounts at Corbin Walmart weren’t enough for a Clover Port man, whom Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies reported finding with $55 worth of unpaid merchandise Thursday night.

West Knox FD needs to replace $30,000 of gear

Officials say nothing toxic was released into the community following multiple explosions and a fire at Safeco in Gray last Monday night, but the fire has had a significant impact on the West Knox Fire Department, which is scrambling to replace 12 sets of turnout gear and nine...

Ten alleged drug dealers targeted in Operation Turkey Surprise

Whitley County law enforcement officers hit the roads Tuesday morning as part of Operation Turkey Surprise, in search of 10 suspects who were wanted on various drug trafficking charges.

Posted On 25 Nov 2015

North Carolina fugitives linked to area burglaries

A North Carolina duo, both fugitives, are being linked to a series of “broad daylight” burglaries in the area following their arrest last week by local authorities.

Former local car lot owner accused of scheme to defraud banks

A former Knox County business owner is facing multiple federal fraud charges for allegedly floating funds between the businesses costing National City and Whitaker banks more than $1.4 million when the checks written on one business account and deposited into another was...

Dave Cox selected as new superintendent of Corbin schools

  After a search and interview process lasting more than five month, the Corbin Board of Education named current Assistant Superintendent Dave Cox to be the next superintendent of the school system.

Corbin Schools to announce selection of new superintendent Monday

After a lengthy selection process, the Corbin Independent Schools Board of Education is set to hire a new superintendent Monday evening — the first new head of the school system in 23 years.

Posted On 20 Nov 2015
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Woman wanted in connection with Montgomery Co. murder/robbery arrested in north Corbin

  A woman wanted in connection with a 2011 murder and robbery in Montgomery County was arrested Thursday night in north Corbin.

UPDATED: Truck driver that causes I-75 crash pleads guilty to DUI

The driver of a tractor trailer involved in a two-vehicle accident on I-75 last Thursday afternoon had admitted to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and was sentenced Monday in Whitley District Court.

Corbin woman among four charged with trafficking crystal meth

  A Corbin woman was one of four people arrested on drug trafficking charges when Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies discovered an unspecified amount of methamphetamine in their vehicle Wednesday afternoon.