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A fatal crash occurred in Whitley County, Kentucky, closing a road near Whitley East Elementary School for investigation. The crash involved two vehicles, one of which was described as a commercial vehicle. Kentucky State Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, and the duration of the road closure is currently unknown. In a separate incident, a couple has been charged with the murder of a 4-year-old girl in Whitley County. The couple claims the girl's death was accidental. The girl was found buried in a shallow grave, and the couple has been charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence.

Compiled by Jan Runions  The following public records are the only public records that have been made available to the Claiborne Progress. If you feel that there has been an omission or other error, please contact the appropriate agency. As addresses are not always included in these reports, some misidentification can occur with individuals having […] The post Claiborne County public records appeared first on Claiborne Progress.

JELLICO, Tenn. — Jellico Utilities said the Tennessee Valley Authority has scheduled a planned outage from 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. Jellico Utilities said it will turn off the power for all of its 4,500 customers in the Campbell County and Whitely County, KY areas. However, some customers could see their power on sooner.

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Police also noticed that the victim's two small children, ages one and three, were in the room and witnessed the fight.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Sandra Day O’Connor was a trailblazing figure in both the political and legal spheres of the United States. “It can be argued that she is perhaps the most influential woman in American history,” WATE political analyst George Korda said. Celebrating many firsts in her illustrious legal and political career, Justice O’Connor […]

I never once associated trains with Christmas until I saw the 2004 neo-classic The Polar Express starring an animated (literally) Tom Hanks in a variety of roles, including the conductor. It's hard to believe that it's been nearly 20 years since its release, but in that time, it's become just...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee announced a new proposal to expand the state's school voucher program. It would allow students across the state to apply for a voucher to spend on private school. There are several counties with limited options for these schools. Tennessee Department of Education has...

• The Class 3A state title game of the 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals will be between Christian Academy-Louisville (CAL) and Bell County, both with a 13-1 record. The game will take place at Kroger Field on Saturday.

By Jennifer McDaniels jennifer.mcdaniels@bluegrassnewsmedia.com A structure fire occurring Sunday afternoon in the Arjay community resulted in the destruction of a residential house located on Old Country Road. According to information provided by Bell County Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tim Howard, on Nov. 26 at 1:55 p.m., his fire department responded to the fast-spreading blaze that […] The post Fast-spreading fire destroys Arjay home appeared first on Middlesboro News.

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The first weekend of December is looking mild and unsettled at times. Scattered showers are possible. It will not rain for the entire weekend, but you may need the umbrella at times. Tonight Through Saturday Night. We are tracking a drying trend into tonight. An isolated...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.

The Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, has announced they will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at various locations. The checkpoints are an effort to enforce traffic laws, especially seatbelt adherence, sobriety, insurance and registration violations. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found here: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post11checkpoints/

High school basketball action in Claiborne County, Tennessee is on the schedule today, and info on these matchups is available below, if you're looking for how to watch them. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!

The East Tennessee weekly construction report for November 30 to December 6, 2023, is now available. It covers various projects in Anderson, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, and Cocke counties. Motorists are advised to be aware of potential temporary lane closures, traffic slowdowns, and possible delays.

Some good news for the Claiborne School System came via the garnering of a prestigious award from the statewide Utrust Organization. The schools were awarded the 2023 Best Appreciation Program in East Tennessee during a recognition banquet in Nashville. Front and center was Sharon Tolliver, who tirelessly worked to bring about the winning program that […] The post Schools earn Utrust award appeared first on Claiborne Progress.

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials are working to bring updates to first responders in Whitley County. Last week, the fiscal court approved the purchase for tasers for the Whitley County Sheriff’s Office and the Whitley County Detention Center. Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White said the sheriff’s office was struggling...

PINEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Bell County hosted the Knoxville Ambassadors for their second game of the season. The Bobcats ferocious defense and sharpshooting offense led to a 91-54 win. The Bobcats ended the first quarter with a buzzer beating three from Cameron Hall to go up 26-12. Bell County (2-0)...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - In Friday’s ARH Sports Overtime, we will recap Pikeville’s state championship run at Kroger Field, preview Bell County’s state title game on Saturday, and show highlights and scores from local boys and girls high school basketball games. Pikeville state championship recap. Bell County...

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Don’t forget the umbrella as you walk out the door. Scattered showers and breezy winds are likely on Friday, especially for the first half of the day. A soggy, breezy start to December is on tap across the mountains. Scattered showers are likely under a mostly cloudy sky. The better chance for rain looks to be before lunchtime. For the afternoon and evening, we are trending drier. An isolated shower can not be ruled out during the afternoon and evening hours, but the coverage will not be as widespread.