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Deputies: Man yelling at passing vehicles was under the influence

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Washington County man who was yelling at passing vehicles as he walked along West Cumberland Gap Parkway Tuesday night was under the influence of drugs. Tommy R. Barton, 43, of Williamsburg, was charged with public intoxication – controlled...

Laurel County Sheriff’s detective names third suspect in December 20 murder

Laurel County Sheriff’s detectives have identified a third suspect in a murder case involving a Keavy man. Deputies are searching for Freddy Wayne Scalf, Jr., 28, of East Bernstadt in connection with the murder of Jeremy Caldwell, 32, on December 20. Deputies had previously...

Police say local robberies unconnected

Area law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to solve two separate tobacco store robberies that occurred within the last week Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us