Man confronted for theft at Walmart flees, nearly striking 4 pedestrians
Authorities are looking to identify a man wanted in connection with a theft case in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office, the alleged theft occurred at Walmart near Corbin in Southern Laurel County. They say the man was confronted by loss prevention workers and fled the store. The man left the scene in a […]
Authorities looking for missing Laurel County man
A 27-year-old London man has been reporting missing. Austin Kidd was last seen on May 17th off American Greeting Card Road about 9 miles south of London. Laurel County sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information about the man’s disappearance or whereabouts to contact them at 606-864-6600. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy Austin Weddle is investigating
91st Dist. Rep Bill Wesley narrowly escapes second challenge by Billings
After a reported computer glitch delayed results out of Estill County until around 9 pm election night, the final results of the Kentucky 91st District race can be called, unofficially. Incumbent Bill Wesley narrowly defeated challenger Darrel Billings for a second time. Albeit this time, by a small margin of around 150 votes. Powell County […]
Madison County BOE approves a 5% increase across the board
The Madison County Board of Education passed a 5%, across the board, raise tonight during a special called meeting. That wasn’t it however, as the BOE also increased the starting salary to $45,000 and created steps for every year between years 13-20 so that now the salary schedule will reflect a step increase at each […]
Former Powell County Judge James Anderson killed in construction accident in Jackson Co.
A shock for Powell County residents this election day and for friends and family of James Anderson, former Powell County Judge Executive. Anderson was killed this morning in a construction accident in Jackson County. Anderson was reportedly unloading a truck on the construction site of the new Jackson County Middle School, when he fell from […]
Barger reports Madison County election turnout a staggering 5%
Voting in Madison County appeared to be very ‘light’ earlier on election day Tuesday. Madison County Clerk Kenny Barger stated the turnout in Madison was only around an astonishing 5% midday today. Barger said expectations are for only 5000-6000 total votes being cast today. That is not a lot from a county with nearly 75,000 […]
