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Investigators still seeking answers in wake of crash that killed Tenn. woman

Local officials are unsure exactly what caused a single vehicle crash that killed a Tennessee woman in southern Whitley County Saturday afternoon.

Posted On 05 Mar 2014

Nine arrest in North Corbin drug raid

  Following a three-week investigation into drug trafficking in the area, nine people were arrested Saturday at Felt’s School Apartments in North Corbin.

EXTRA CONTENT: Reactions mixed after troubling audit report for city of Corbin

An audit last week revealed that for the second straight fiscal year, the city of Corbin spent more money than it took in — but officials say measures are now being taken to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen for a third year in a row.

The Band Perry plays for near sellout crowd at Corbin Arena

One of the biggest productions in the facility’s five-year-history, The Band Perry delighted a near-sellout crowd at The Arena in Corbin Saturday night … and the show could be the first of several current, popular acts to play at the facility this year.

Knox, Corbin Schools end five-year battle over reciprocal agreement

After five years of disagreement, the Corbin and Knox County school boards have agreed to put a new student student plan in place for the 2014-15 school year.

Posted On 26 Feb 2014
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Eight arrested in ‘Operation Pain Killer’ drug roundup Tuesday

Nine police officers took to the streets Tuesday morning as part of "Operation Pain Killer" in an attempt to arrest 15 people suspected of drug trafficking.

Posted On 26 Feb 2014

Whitley County family swept away by high water, found dead Saturday

A mother, father and their two-year-old son were found dead in their vehicle late Saturday morning in Jellico Creek.

Posted On 22 Feb 2014

Corbin School Board puts reciprocal agreement back in Knox County’s court

 Citing changing attitudes in Knox County which may lead to an agreement being reached, the Corbin Board of Education approved a nonresident student agreement with the Knox County School System for the 2014-15 school year. The Corbin School Board met for approximately 20...

Corbin man was driving truck in fatal Clay County accident

  Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal wreck in Clay County involving a Corbin man Wednesday night.

UPDATE: Cox found guilty of manslaughter in death of daughter’s boyfriend; sentenced to 12 years

After he gunned down his teenage daughter's boyfriend in 2012, William "Bill" Cox told 9-1-1 dispatchers that "I'm going to prison over this but it's worth it." Late Thursday night, Cox found out just how long that prison sentence would be.

Posted On 19 Feb 2014