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Authorities seek man who robbed Jellico bank Monday

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Jellico Police Chief Chris Anderson are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man, who robbed a First State Financial Bank branch in Jellico, Tenn., Monday morning.

Former Kentucky governor slated to speak at Export Initiative in Corbin

Local businesses looking to expand their customer base should consider international markets as prime targets for the marketing strategies.

Hundreds gather to remember Calvin Bird at Corbin ceremony

Over 250 friends, family, former teammates and admirers paid tribute Saturday to the extraordinary life of the man many consider to be the best football player ever to graduate from Corbin High School.

Teen hit by vehicle in Keavy airlifted to UK Medical Center

A 17-year-old was airlifted to the University of the Kentucky Medical Center Thursday night after he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Ky. 312 in Keavy.

Posted On 28 Jun 2013
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Subdivision residents mount opposition to plan to extend Corbin Bypass

A preliminary plan to extend the Corbin Bypass through Knox and Laurel Counties all the way to a new exit near I-75 mile marker 31 is meeting with stiff resistance from homeowners who say they will be negatively impacted by the plan if it is carried through.

Corbin, Williamsburg school boards vote to raise dropout age to 18

Corbin and Williamsburg Independent Schools are among the first to amend their policies that will raise the age a student must reach before dropping out of high school from 16 to 18.

Reality show featuring Corbin auction house to premier July 8 on TruTV

 Sammie Isaac and the crew at Sammie’s Auction will be going nationwide on July 8 as “Kentucky Bidders’ premiers on Tru TV.

 

Williamsburg Police Officer joins elite group of drug recognition experts

Williamsburg Police Officer Brandon White has joined an elite group achieving a feat that includes less than 1 percent of police officers across the nation.

Posted On 26 Jun 2013

UPDATED: 21 inmates busted for sneaking drugs into Whitley County Jail

Whitley District Judge Fred White entered not guilty pleas Thursday morning for 20 Whitley County Detention Center inmates, who are facing first-degree promoting contraband charges in connection with a recent investigation.

 
Posted On 19 Jun 2013

County liability insurance premium to skyrocket $187,000; fiscal court hashes out road paving

 After five years, Whitley County's insurance rate are increasing by $187,000.