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Theft suspect allegedly left store, put items in vehicle, then went back into store

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say that a Manchester man allegedly stole multiple items from the Corbin Walmart Sunday, took the items out to his vehicle in the parking lot and then went back into the store, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more...
Posted On 12 Jun 2024

One arrested after stolen Tenn. truck recovered in southern Laurel Co.

Deputies recovered a stolen Tennessee truck early Monday morning in southern Laurel County, and arrested a Somerset woman, who was allegedly found hiding nearby, according to a Laurel County Sheriff’s Department release. Toni Hutchinson Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 08 May 2024

Firefighter injured battling large blaze in North Corbin

A fire at an abandoned truck stop garage just off of I-75 Exit 29 Monday afternoon resulted in one Corbin firefighter having to be airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, where he was later released after being treated for what was determined to be...

Keavy man accused of shooting in the direction officers on Feb. 4 before they returned fire

A Keavy man, who allegedly shot in the direction of police officers during a Feb. 4 police pursuit in Laurel County before officers returned fire and shot him near Lily, is now out of the hospital and in jail. Dylan S. Southerland, 31, was released from the University of Kentucky...
Posted On 21 Feb 2024

Nashville man accused of hitting pedestrian with car pleads guilty to DUI

A Nashville man, who allegedly struck a female pedestrian with his vehicle Saturday near London, was arrested later that afternoon for drunk driving on I-75 near Williamsburg. Sam Culp Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 07 Feb 2024

KSP investigating officer-involved shooting near Lily Sunday

Kentucky State Police (KSP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Brannon Mill Road near Lily about 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The incident involved officers from the London Police Department and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department. The incident began with...
Posted On 05 Feb 2024

Former Laurel County deputy, wife indicted on multiple theft charges

A former Laurel County sheriff’s deputy and his wife have been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury on multiple theft-related charges. 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

New York man indicted in Laurel County for July multi-county pursuit

A New York man was indicted Friday in Laurel County on several charges stemming from a July police pursuit that began in Williamsburg and spanned multiple counties. Jacob Taylor is accused of leading police on a chase from Williamsburg to Berea. Read this story and more for just...

Vehicular homicide suspect transferred to Whitley County Detention Center

A London man is now being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $250,000 cash bond in connection with a fatal Sept. 3 crash in Corbin. James Barnes is charged with vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 13 Sep 2023

East Bernstadt man indicted for allegedly stealing from Laurel Co. business

An East Bernstadt man has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury in connection to a January 2022 theft in which he allegedly took more than $6,000 from a Laurel County business. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...