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Meth, drug paraphernalia found during Wednesday traffic stop

Two men were arrested Wednesday afternoon after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies discovered a large amount of methamphetamine inside a vehicle parked behind a north Corbin business. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, identified the individuals as...

KSP investigating fatal fire in Lily

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal fire in Lily Sunday night. Lily and West Knox firefighters were called to the scene on Sugar Lane off of East Ky. 552 at approximately 7:25 p.m. Lily Fire Chief Dougie Jones said light smoke was scene coming from brick home when...

Corbin, Lily residents among five people arrested in drug bust

A Corbin man and two Lily residents were among five people were arrested on drug-related charges at a London residence Thursday morning. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jamal Daniel Doud, 24, of Corbin, Randy Lloyd Mullins, 23, and Heather Anne Philpot, 20, both of...

Two Lily residents among five indicted in connection with marijuana oil, gummies

Two Lily residents are among five people indicted Friday in Laurel County in connection with more than 50 pounds of marijuana sheriff’s deputies recovered at a residence on Ky. 229 in October. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Trial in Lily hammer murder to begin Monday

The trial of a Lily man charged in the 2016 murder of his twin brother will go ahead as scheduled Monday. Antonio Johnson, who is accused of beating Anthony Johnson to death with a hammer in 2016, appeared in Laurel Circuit Court Thursday morning for his final pretrial hearing....

Deputies investigating vandalism at Lily cemetery

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help to find the individual(s) responsible for a vandalism incident at a Lily area cemetery Thursday. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer said officials at Cumberland Gardens contacted law...

Corbin, Keavy residents among 10 arrests made in Laurel County drug raid

Six Corbin residents and an individual from Keavy were among the 10 people arrested Wednesday morning in a sweep of suspected drug dealers. Four teams of law enforcement agents led by Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies served the warrants secured as the result of a three month...

Investigation continues into Saturday shooting at Lily veterans club

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies will be taking the results of an investigation of a shooting at a veterans club in Lily to the grand jury. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo said the grand jury will determine whether criminal charges are warranted against William Helton of Corbin. Helton...

Charges dismissed against defendants in 2015 double homicide

The case against two men accused of murdering and robbing a Lily couple in 2015 has been dismissed at the request of prosecutors. Bradley Justin Lawson, 36, of Corbin, and Christian Roberts, 26, of Manchester, were each indicted in Sept. 2016 on charges of murder, tampering with...

Indictment returned in Lily stabbing case involving fork

A Laurel County grand jury returned an indictment Friday in connection with a stabbing incident involving a mother, son and a fork in Lily. 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