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Tennessee rape suspect spotted in Corbin

A Tennessee fugitive, accused of raping and sexually exploiting a child has been spotted in Corbin, and local police are asking the public to assist with information that could lead to his apprehension.

Fire destroys maintenance building/office at Corbin Manor Apartments

  A fire that destroyed the office/ maintenance building at Corbin Manor Apartment complex Saturday morning remains under investigation.

Williamsburg man killed by train

  A Williamsburg man died early Friday evening when he was struck by a CSX train.

Posted On 01 Nov 2013

Former Sheriff Hodge sentenced to 17 years in Whitley County case

 The legal saga involving former Whitley County Sheriff Lawrence Hodge, who is currently serving 15.5 years in a federal prison, ended Thursday afternoon.

Posted On 01 Nov 2013

KSP statewide drug raid includes nine wanted in Whitley County

 Nine people from the tri-county area were among 479 that were arrested in a state-wide sweep of suspected drug dealers by Kentucky State Police Friday.

 

Police: Corbin man caught on video destroying downtown decorations

A Corbin man was arrested on Halloween for destroying decorative displays in downtown Corbin in broad daylight — and part of the destruction was captured on video.

Posted On 01 Nov 2013
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Man injured in log truck crash in KY 26; alcohol suspect as a factor

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in a wreck involving a log truck that resulted in one person being flow to the University of Tennessee Medical Center Monday night.

Final Whitley County Jail escapee captured at Middlesboro motel

Bruised, forlorn and visibly limping, a local man who has been the subject of a massive manhunt since breaking out of the Whitley County Jail last Friday is back in custody after authorities located him in a Middlesboro motel Wednesday morning.

More alleged drug dealers snagged in Tuesday roundup

The reactions varied as police knocked on their doors with arrest warrants and handcuffs Tuesday morning.

 
Posted On 30 Oct 2013

Homeowner’s failure to maintain property angers neighbors, leads to citation

 A neighborhood dispute over overgrown trees and fencing in addition to outbuildings that are collapsing is going before the Corbin Code Enforcement Board.