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Last week the Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the murder, first-degree unlawful imprisonment and tampering with physical evidence conviction against a Williamsburg man, who killed a woman during a 2017 incident. In February, the Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the conviction of his...

A local attorney has been appointed to hear one case as part of the Kentucky Supreme Court. Tim Crawford, whose office is located in Corbin, will be sworn in to hear the appeal of the civil case in December. “I got a call from the governor’s office asking if I would be willing to...

Less than a week after Keeneland officials announced revised plans for the proposed harness racing track in Corbin, which includes an extension facility in Williamsburg, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a ruling against historical racing machines. In the unanimous decision in...

The Kentucky Supreme Court has developed a phased plan to reopen court services effective June 1. Officials with the Kentucky Judicial Branch announced that courts will begin holding hearings. Such hearings will be conducted via telephone or video whenever possible. Should a...

Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. announced Friday that he has created three task forces to plan how courts across the state will resume limited in-person services. “As Kentucky begins to gradually reopen business, the courts must prepare to do the same,” Chief Justice...

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ordered all judicial centers and circuit court clerk’s offices across the commonwealth to be closed to the public through May 1. Clerk’s office’s will still be open and may be reached by phone to answer questions. Proceedings such as arraignments...

Whitley Circuit Court Clerk Gary Barton said Friday that, in keeping with the order of the Kentucky Supreme Court, all court dates are canceled beginning Monday and continuing through April 10. Barton said court officials will be sending notices out to anyone with pending court...

Circuit Judge Dan Ballou is getting some high profile support in his bid for a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court of Justice. Ballou announced in a news release Tuesday morning that U.S. Senator Rand Paul, one of the state’s two senators, has endorsed him. “I am excited to...

Whitley Circuit Judge Dan Ballou will have at least one competitor in his bid for a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court. On Aug. 2, David A. Tapp, a circuit judge in the 28th judicial district, which includes Pulaski, Rockcastle and Lincoln counties, announced that he would seek...

Whitley Circuit Judge Dan Ballou is hoping to get a new title next year, Kentucky Supreme Court Justice. Ballou filed a notice of intent in early July to seek the Third-District Kentucky Supreme Court Justice seat during next year’s election. The district comprises 27 counties....