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Revered former fire chief dies after long battle with cancer

The heart and soul of the Keavy Volunteer Fire Department was laid to rest Tuesday.

Lily man arrested on kidnapping, rape charges

  A Lily man is facing kidnapping and rape charges after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies reportedly found his alleged victim, a 28-year-old woman, hiding from him in a camper near his residence on Echo Valley Road Monday morning.

 
Posted On 16 Sep 2013

UPDATE: Student charged for making bomb threat at Corbin High School Wednesday

An investigation into a bomb threat at Corbin High School Wednesday morning has resulted in one student now faces criminal charges in connection with the threat.

Williamsburg Police say they have suspects in recent rash of copper thefts

If you've had an air-conditioner stolen, had copper wire ripped out of a home you're trying to sell or rent, or had your phone service knocked out because thieves cut telephone lines recently, then you aren't alone.

Posted On 11 Sep 2013

Hodge attorneys say former Sheriff can’t get fair trial in Whitley County

Former sheriff Lawrence Hodge, who is currently serving a 15.5-year federal prison sentence, wants his trial on state corruption charges moved out of Whitley County.

Posted On 11 Sep 2013

Corbin man accused of abusing nine-month-old

A Corbin man has reportedly admitted to police that he abused a 9-month-old severely enough to leave bruises on her face, head and back and cause her brain to bleed.

Churches unite in anticipation of second annual Love Loud effort

A four-day, community wide effort to "communicate the love of Christ in a practical way" is ramping up this week, and organizers say the event is shaping up to be bigger, better and even "Louder" than its predecessor.