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KSP: Corbin man arrested after shooting wife during domestic dispute

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - One Corbin man is facing felony charges after Kentucky State Police say he shot his wife during a domestic dispute Tuesday night before barricading himself inside his home. Troopers from KSP Post 11 arrested David Michael Holbrook, 82, who also goes by Mike Holbrook, late...

Corbin, KY · 2d

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Ex-Teacher Who Worked Claiborne and Hamblen Schools Indicted on Child Exploitation Charge

A former middle school teacher who worked in two East Tennessee school districts has been indicted on a charge of exploiting a minor by electronic means, months after resigning from his teaching post amid a sheriff's investigation. A Claiborne County grand jury handed up the indictment against 25-year-old Ryan Lawson on October 28, accusing him of a crime that allegedly took place in Claiborne County sometime between December 2025 and February 2026.

Claiborne County, TN · 2d

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This Kentucky Hike To A Forgotten Abandoned Settlement Feels Like Walking Into A Lost World

There are places in this world that feel like they exist just slightly outside of regular time, and one of them is sitting on top of a mountain in Kentucky waiting for you to find it. Hensley Settlement, tucked away on the ridge of Brush Mountain within Cumberland Gap National...

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‘A Claiborne County Christmas’ set for Nov. 14,

“A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities […]

Tazewell, TN · 2d

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Man wanted after THP pursuit, crash in Union County arrested in Knoxville on over 40 charges

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man who was wanted on dozens of charges was arrested in Knoxville Saturday, after a Tennessee Highway Patrol pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began in Claiborne County and ended with a crash in Union County on Thursday, Union County Sheriff Rick Carter said Saturday. At 7:20 p.m. Saturday, the […]

Knoxville, TN · 3h

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Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro continued its impressive season with a dominant performance in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs, defeating Lynn Camp 44-0 while two Yellow Jackets reached significant individual milestones. The victory improved Middlesboro to 10-1 and advanced the Yellow Jackets into the second round...

Middlesboro, KY · 2d

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THP identifies driver who fled after police chase ended in crash; search continues

A driver is on the run after being accused of leading Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers on a multi-county chase in a stolen pickup truck before crashing. The suspect remains on the run. THP is investigating the crash off State Route 33 and Lewis Green Hollow, while authorities continue searching for...

Claiborne County, TN · 2d

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KSP searching for 2 teens who escaped from state custody

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. – Authorities are searching for two missing juveniles who escaped the Woodsbend Youth Development Center in Morgan County. According to Kentucky State Police, 16-year-old Matthew Wren, of Whitley County, and 16-year-old Charles Orr, of Grant County, were last seen Thursday evening. They were wearing navy short-sleeve T-shirts, navy sweatshirts, khaki pants, white socks and black shoes.

Morgan County, KY · 1d

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People who live near Kentucky, Tennessee border share fun rivalry ahead of Saturday’s big game

Williamsburg, Ky. (WKYT) - People in Whitley County who are Kentucky fans have friends and family who are Tennessee fans, and residents say Saturday’s Kentucky-Tennessee football game carries added weight because of it. Church and the rivalry. Ralph Davis lives in Tennessee but goes to church in Kentucky. He...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Driver flees into woods following pursuit and crash in Union County

UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers were briefly led on a car chase into Union County on Thursday before the driver crashed and was able to evade arrest on foot. The incident remains under investigation. According to a THP spokesperson, the pursuit began in Claiborne County around 1:30 p.m. after a trooper […]

Union County, TN · 2d

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Whitley County’s losing skid hits 21 games with 38-0 loss to Boyle County

DANVILLE — Whitley County’s struggles continued Thursday night as defending Class 4A state champion Boyle County scored 35 first-quarter points on its way to a 38-0 victory over the Colonels in the opening round of the KHSAA football playoffs. The loss ended Whitley County’s season at 0-11 and...

Whitley County, KY · 2d

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Suspect Still At Large After Multi-County Chase Ends in Union County Crash

UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WLVT) — Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of stealing a vehicle in Knox County and leading law enforcement on a multi-county chase before crashing and fleeing on foot in Union County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the incident began around 2:15...

Union County, TN · 1d

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Second-half surge sends Knox Central past Letcher Central in playoff opener

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central found itself in a battle during the first half of Friday’s Class 3A playoff opener against Letcher Central, but the Panthers took control after halftime to secure a convincing 48-21 victory. The win improved Knox Central to 8-3 and sent the Panthers into the...

Barbourville, KY · 1d

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HISTORY MADE! Whitley County becomes first 13th Region volleyball team to reach state semifinals

WINCHESTER — Whitley County continues to make history, and the Lady Colonels aren’t finished yet. The Lady Colonels became the first volleyball team in 13th Region history to advance to the semifinals of the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament, defeating Bowling Green in four hard-fought sets during quarterfinal action.

Whitley County, KY · 1d

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Williamsburg wins defensive battle, moves to second round with win over Hazard

WILLIAMSBURG — It was a memorable Friday for Williamsburg coach Jerry Herron and his Yellow Jackets. On the same day Herron was named his district’s Coach of the Year, Williamsburg continued its postseason success with a hard-fought 26-14 victory over Hazard in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs.

Williamsburg, KY · 1d

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Corbin Buyers Have More Options as Homes Sit Longer on the Market

Corbin buyers gained more leverage as active listings climbed roughly 20% and homes spent more time on the market than a year ago.

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Corbin explodes for 37 first-quarter points, cruises past Russell County in playoff opener

CORBIN — It didn’t take long for Corbin to make a statement in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A football playoffs. The Redhounds erupted for 37 first-quarter points and never looked back, cruising to a 64-7 victory over Russell County to advance to the second round of postseason play.

Corbin, KY · 1d

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KHSAA Football Playoffs Underway; Letcher Central Visits Knox Central Tonight as Mountain Teams Begin Postseason Play

The opening round of the KHSAA high school football playoffs got underway with 2 games played last night. In Class 3A the Letcher County Central Cougars will open the playoffs tonight on the road in Barbourville against the Knox Central Panthers. We’ll bring you the LCC-Knox Central game live tonight...

Whitesburg, KY · 1d

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Women's volleyball remains white-hot, sweeps regular season series with Lenoir-Rhyne, extends winning streak to six games

Hickory, NC -- Lincoln Memorial women's volleyball traveled to Hickory, NC on Friday, Nov. 6 to take on the Bears, attempting a regular season sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne as well as seeking to extend their winning streak to six games ahead of the final game of the regular season on the road at Catawba on Saturday.

Hickory, NC · 1d