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Rockholds man killed in fatal crash will be laid to rest today (Wednesday)

A Thursday afternoon crash claimed the life of a Rockholds man. Shortly after 3 p.m., Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley pronounced Jasper Douglas “Doug” Smith, 60, dead at the scene. The single vehicle crash happened sometime after 2:30 p.m. on KY92E near the Bell County line....
Posted On 27 Dec 2023

Rockholds man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a man

A Rockholds man was arrested last Wednesday afternoon for allegedly pointing a gun at an individual and threatening to kill him outside a dollar store. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Rockholds man threatens church congregation

A Rockholds man was arrested Sunday evening after he allegedly entered a church with a knife and threatened the members inside. 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

Rockholds man accused of elder abuse

A Rockholds man was charged with the abuse of his elderly grandfather, whom emergency room nurses at St. Joseph London reported finding with bed sores, poor hygiene and a broken hip, according to authorities. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Rockholds man, East Bernstadt man get nearly 20 years for kidnapping

A federal judge has sentenced two men from Whitley and Laurel counties to nearly 20 years in prison in connection to an area kidnapping case. On Tuesday in U.S. District Court in London, Judge Claria Horn Boom, sentenced Gene Jones II, 40, of East Bernstadt, to 235 months in...
Posted On 19 Feb 2020