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Assault Arrest During 911 Hang-up Call Investigation in Laurel County, KY where Dispatchers Advised a Female was Heard Screaming
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed arrested Walter Thompson age 37 of London on Friday afternoon July 12, 2024 at approximately 2:36 PM. The arrest occurred approximately 3 miles west of London after deputies were dispatched by London – Laurel...
Laurel Co. deputies asking for help finding missing man
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office are looking for Phoenix Grubb, 40. Grubb was last seen off Pine Top Road, four miles west of London, on July 13. Grubb is described as 6′1″, 300 lbs., a white male, hair above ear, with a...
Kentucky middle school star football player accidentally shot and killed
Jett Ballard had a bright future. The middle school football star was an All-Star for the past two seasons and played on the Region 3 Battle of the Region football team while on the Middle School football roster in Berea, Kentucky. According to reports, Ballard was visiting friends in Estill...
Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms
Reports of repeated gunshots on Lancaster Street and other areas of town have prompted the city of Stanford to pass a new ordinance restricting the unlawful discharge of firearms within city limits. The issue was brought to the Stanford City Council’s attention by citizen Jane Vanhook during the council’s June meeting. “I really didn’t want […] The post Stanford restricts unlawful discharge of firearms appeared first on The Interior Journal.
WANTED SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR DUI ON KENTUCKY 30 IN LAUREL COUNTY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested Benjamin Pedigo age 41 of East Bernstadt on Friday night July 12, 2024 at approximately 9:59 PM. The arrest occurred on KY 30 approximately 6 miles north of London following a traffic stop...
Pulaski County man facing charges after reported theft
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Bronston man was arrested after he reportedly stole a garden tiller from a home in Knox County. Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint about the matter on July 5. The incident reportedly happened at a home on Hazel...
ONGOING SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN REPORTED AS LAST SEEN IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY
LONDON, KY - According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, a man has been reported missing in Laurel County. Phoenix Grubb, age 40 was reported missing on Monday, July 15, 2024. Grubb was last seen off Pine Top Road 4 miles west of London on Saturday, July 13th, 2024. He...
Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (EMFLH) is pleased to recognize and honor one of its nurses for her extraordinary patient care. Paulette Henriksen, a nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit at EMFLH, was one of many nurses nominated for the DAISY Award. A resident of Mercer County, Paulette has been caring for patients at EMFLH for […] The post Fort Logan Hospital nurse recognized for extraordinary service appeared first on The Interior Journal.
Man accused of killing cats in Kentucky town
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Boyle County man is accused of shooting cats with a BB gun. According to his arrest citation, 60-year-old Jeffery Hall told his girlfriend he had been shooting stray cats and dumping them over a fence at a home on Worldstown Road in Junction City.
Eastern Kentucky University prepping for increased enrollment this fall
RICHMOND, Ky. — There’s about four weeks left of summer break, but Kentucky universities are already prepping for the fall semester. At Eastern Kentucky University, resident advisers have been spending their summer getting dorms ready. EKU resident adviser Jose Mestre won’t be going to class for another month....
Softball Adds Jordan Smith and Taci Haase to 2025 Roster
RICHMOND, Ky. – Coming off one of the best seasons in program history, EKU softball has added Boise State transfer Taci Haase and incoming freshman Jordan Smith to its 2025 roster, announced by head softball coach Jane Worthington on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday's announcement marks the first roster move of...
SUSPECT WANTED IN TRIGG AND WARREN COUNTIES ARRESTED DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Allen along with K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler and Deputy Daniel Reed arrested Franklin Keeling age 28 of London on Monday afternoon July 3, 2024 at approximately 3:19 PM. The arrest occurred off West Laurel Rd....
EKU Volleyball Earns National Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The EKU volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, for the 2023-24 academic year. To earn the Team Academic Award, which began during the 1992-93 season, teams must display excellence in the classroom by maintaining a 3.30 cumulative team GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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