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Crash near Corbin leads to drug arrest

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Florida man whom they say was driving under the influence of drugs when his vehicle went off the road near Corbin and overturned into a ditch Wednesday afternoon.

Corbin man remains in serious condition following deadly crash Tuesday

A Corbin man remains in serious condition at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a head-on collision Tuesday morning in Laurel County.

Earthquake felt in tri-county area

An earthquake that originated about 8 miles west of Whitesburg, KY early Saturday afternoon was felt by residents in the tri-county area.

UPDATED: Three now confirmed dead in crash on I-75 near Corbin Friday

A two-vehicle crash on I-75 just south of Corbin Friday afternoon has claimed the lives of three people and a fourth had to be airlifted from the scene. All four were riding inside the same vehicle.

Ohio man, who led police on high speed chase, gets five years in prison

Whitley Circuit Judge Paul Winchester sentenced an Ohio man last week to five years in prison for leading a Whitley County Sheriff's deputy on a Dec. 7 high-speed chase in a stolen car.

CHS students win state media awards

Corbin High School journalism and media students claimed several awards in this year's Kentucky High School Journalism Association (KHSJA) contest.

4,397 lbs. of garbage picked up during Laurel Lake Cleanup

The 24th annual Laurel Lake Cleanup netted two tons of trash, thanks to 224 volunteers who braved rain and a chilly temperature on April 21.

Final pill conspiracy defendant sentenced in federal court

James A. Meradith the final defendant involved in the 2011 Fritts family pill conspiracy was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 33 months in prison on drug charges. Once released, Meradith will serve 36 months of supervised release.

Woman arrested after child found wandering along Laurel County roadway

A Keavy woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a minor after her 3-year-old was reportedly found walking alone on Rooks Branch Road Sunday morning.

Man leads police on high speed chase; drugs and money found after arrest

Jimmy Melton of Gray led police on a high-speed chase on Cumberland Gap Parkway that quickly ended when Melton ended up in a ditch on Norvell Road.