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Corbin woman charged with stealing from employer

A Corbin woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $3,000 from the business for which she worked. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tammy Lynn Miracle, 47, Monday night following an investigation by Detective Kyle Gray into the thefts at the...

‘Top Chef’ judge visits The Wrigley Taproom

One of Corbin’s top chefs had the opportunity to meet and receive feedback from one of the judges of Bravo network’s, “Top Chef.” Chef Graham Elliot came to downtown Corbin Saturday where he met with Kristen Smith and the crew at The Wrigley Taproom. “He was the most down to...

Bill Hoover smiled on the world

He always greeted me with a smile. Bill Hoover was one of the nicest and kindest persons I have ever known. Sadly, Bill passed away this past weekend. I didn’t see Bill often but when I did it was uplifting. I would see him from time to time at a public event or at a ball game...

Independence Day festivities planned for Wed., July 3 in Corbin; Thurs., July 4 in W’burg

If you like fireworks, then you are in luck as local towns will be having them on either Wednesday, July 3, or Thursday, July 4. Corbin will have its Independence fireworks Wednesday while Williamsburg will follow suit Thursday evening. Whether it is free fireworks, free concerts...
Posted On 03 Jul 2019

Knox/Laurel County deputies recover three pounds of crystal meth, make three arrests

Three people were arrested Sunday after Knox and Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found three pounds of methamphetamine, two of which were hidden inside a children’s playhouse Deputies arrested, John Douglas Helton, 44, and Nursilla Anita Helton-Fox, 39, both of Gray, along with...

Corbin man charged with assaulting wife with SUV

A Corbin man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center after police say he assaulted his wife with an SUV Wednesday. Christopher Carter, 44, is facing one count of second-degree assault – domestic violence in connection with the incident that resulted in Angie Carter...

Congressman Hal Rogers receives Daniel Boone Visionary Award

Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-Ky., came to Corbin Monday night where he was presented with the Daniel Boone Visionary Award from the Mountain Laurel District of the Boy Scouts of America. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation holds Relay for Life event for residents

Few, if any, nursing home residents are able to attend a Relay for Life, so the staff at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation in north Corbin brought the relay to their residents Tuesday morning. The residents and staff, led by six cancer survivors, gathered outside of the...

Arrest made in Friday robbery at B&H Shoes

A London man was arrested Friday in connection with the robbery of B&H Shoes in Corbin. Cameron M. Brummett, 19, is facing one count of second-degree robbery after he allegedly brandished a handgun that was stuck in the waist of his pants. According to the arrest citation,...

Corbin man among three people charged with trafficking meth in Knox County

A Corbin man was among three people arrested Wednesday on charges of trafficking methamphetamine. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Billy W. Hopkins, 57, of Corbin, Charles W. Morris, 47, of London, and Beverly S. Bentley, 54, of London following an investigation that began...