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24 targeted in State Police drug roundup

Shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, about 30 police officers took to highways and back roads of Whitley County as part of a state police drug round-up in search of 24 suspects wanted on various charges.

Posted On 30 May 2013

State Rep. Regina Bunch cited for driving 109 mph in Lexington

Local State Rep. Regina Bunch (R-Williamsburg) was cited Tuesday morning for going 109 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-75 by Lexington Police, and following the incident she is saying she was "wrong" and plans to plead guilty to the offense and pay any fines associated...

Posted On 29 May 2013
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Latest occupational tax decision goes against Corbin

The latest round of legal wrangling between the city of Corbin and the Knox County Fiscal Court over occupational taxes has gone Knox County's way, but Corbin leaders vowed this week they will appeal the decision in the near future.

Sander’s Park organizer defends fundraising efforts for statue

One of the principal organizers behind a downtown Corbin park dedicated to Kentucky Fried Chicken Founder Colonel Harland Sanders defended recent fundraising efforts by the non-profit group behind the park amid concerns, voiced by some members of the Corbin Tourism and...

Slain Bardstown police officer was standout baseball start at University of the Cumberlands

 When University of the Cumberlands Baseball Coach Bradley Shelton took the job in 2002, he said he had the good fortune to inherit a senior catcher, who led by example, on and off the field.

Rockholds man arrested for break ins at school; $10,000 worth of equipment recovered

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Rockholds man who they say broke into the Whitley County Alternative School twice within the last week.

Early morning fire damages Emlyn mobile home

Emlyn Volunteer Fire Department Chief Matt Witt said firefighters are uncertain about what caused an early morning fire Friday at a mobile home but that foul play is not suspected.

Posted On 21 May 2013

London man accused of robbing couple at gunpoint outside Corbin hotel

The London man accused of robbing Taco Bell and Cash Xpress in north Corbin at gunpoint has now been charged with robbing a Corbin couple at gunpoint outside a Corbin hotel.

Hundreds attend Whayne Supply’s centennial celebration in Corbin

Over 500 people gathered Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of Corbin’s most venerable corporate citizens.
Whayne Supply Company held its centennial celebration at its Corbin branch with a daylong party open to employees, retirees, dignitaries...

Road construction set to begin today in downtown Corbin

Motorist in downtown Corbin should expect some significant delays until around mid June due to a $1.3 million road construction project — the completion of repaving on Kentucky Ave. and Main Street that began last fall.