The Lynn Camp High School basketball coach under fire for language used in the locker room has resigned.

Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith says a burglary investigation resulted in the arrest of three people. Deputies responded to a reported burglary at a home on KY-3438 in Girdler. They said jewelry, old coin collections and several firearms were taken. Investigators identified 32-year-old Taza Bowling, of Cannon, as being involved in the incident. Bowling was found at a home on the same road with some stolen items. He was charged with first degree burglary. Police said they later found some of the stolen jewelry at a pawn shop. 32-year-old Margret Reynolds, of Cannon, was accused of pawning it. She was charged with receiving stolen property. Two of the stolen firearms were later reportedly found during a drug trafficking arrest in Laurel County. While searching another home, police say they found three people hiding in an outbuilding. An officer found some more of the stolen jewelry. 50-year-old Melissa Bowling, of Barbourville, was charged with receiving stolen property. They were all lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. Police are continuing to investigate.

LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Three Ohio men have been arrested after London police reported that they found methamphetamine during a traffic stop in London. The London Police Department said that around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, officers discovered over 3 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop near Motel 6 on KY Highway 80.

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force comprised of the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and London City Police conducted a two month drug investigation jointly with the Operation Unite Drug Task Force and the London office of the DEA. As a result, 47-year-old Jamie Deaton and 31-year-old Alicia Isom, of London were arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl. Police say they found approximately eight grams of fentanyl, meth, assorted pills, drug paraphernalia and more than $43,000 in cash. Deaton and Isom were both lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Commonwealth's Attorney Ronald Bowling filed an intent to seek the death penalty against a man who was charged with the murder of a 4-year-old in November 2023.

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - Former London police chief Elijah Hollon has died. Elijah Hollon served the London community for more than two decades. He joined the London Police Department in 1988 and became police chief in 1993. Hollon later retired in 2010. Officials with the London Police Department said, “His...

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) - A man is facing charges following a reported drive-by incident in Laurel County. Kristin Baker, 39, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 28 when an arrest warrant was obtained. Deputies with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said the reported incident happened near a business on off of...

Bell County Sheriff Mitch Williams is looking into a potential scam involving a paving company overcharging for their work. At least one couple in the Page community has reported being charged up to ten times the amount of the estimate they were given to have a driveway repaved. Williams said he was checking for any […] The post Sheriff looking into possible paving scam appeared first on Middlesboro News.

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Matthew Wren, 14, was last seen around 4 p.m. on Tuesday near Rita Lane.

A town, once broken by great loss, is now finding hope and healing two years later.

Prosecutors are now seeking the death penalty for a Williamsburg man charged in the murder of a four-year-old.

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A forest fire in Clay County has been contained thanks to fire suppression efforts. WKYT’s Alexa Minton was out with firefighters, who want folks to remember to be cautious during the fall forest fire season. Fall forest fire season is well underway in southeastern...

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 681 Sharps Chapel Road in Sharps Chapel, recently painted their main church doors red. They were beautifully painted by Pam Wilson, a member of the congregation. Red doors signify the entrance to the sanctuary where people are welcomed for worship and for quiet meditation. The color represents the blood of […] The post Lutheran Church paints doors red appeared first on Claiborne Progress.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Claiborne County Family Justice Center hosted a special program last Friday that featured local author and domestic violence survivor Mary Inman.  Inman’s also signed copies of her book ‘Living Proof’ that details her horrific story of child abuse in a case widely knows as “The Shock Collar […] The post Inman signs book during Domestic Violence Awareness event appeared first on Claiborne Progress.

Voters in a southeastern Kentucky district will be able to choose among 11 write-in candidates for the state Senate seat held by the late Sen. Johnnie Turner who died last week. “They can use just the last name and it does not need to be spelled correctly as long as the intended candidate can be […]

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A former Lynn Camp High School basketball player is defending his former coach after a controversial video was posted on social media. The video reportedly shows Lynn Camp Basketball Coach Tyler Wagner using explicit language while talking to players in a locker room. The school...

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A grand jury has indicted a South Carolina man on multiple charges of kidnapping in Whitley County. Willie Bethea, of Latta, S.C., was indicted on two counts of attempted kidnapping and one count of persistent felony offender in the first degree. The indictment comes following...

Oct. 30—WILLIAMSBURG — While CTE (career and technical education) pathways have gained traction in recent years as a key to higher wages, they can also give students a leg up in their pursuit of higher education. That was the message Oct. 17 as the Whitley County Board of...

The annual London-Laurel County Veterans Celebration is this Saturday November 2nd, giving citizens the opportunity to thank veterans for their service and sacrifice to the country. Festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday in front of the Laurel County Courthouse with special singing, a proclamation honoring veterans and a 21-gun salute from the London DAV Chapter 66. Laurel County Judge-executive David Westerfield and others will give remarks. The veterans parade will follow at 1 p.m., beginning at Carnaby Square and continuing along North Main Street and KY 80 to Wildcat Harley-Davidson, where a meal will be served for veterans and their families.

HARLAN — Whitley County displayed the heart of a champion on Thursday, surviving two match points to capture its third consecutive 13th Region championship. The Lady Colonels fought back from a 2-1 deficit in set play, winning the final two sets 25-12 and 17-15 to keep their season alive and advance to the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament.