8 arrested during Sheriff John Root's ongoing “War on Drugs” investigations in Laurel County, Ky.

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LONDON, KY (August 27, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root along with Sheriff's detectives and deputies arrested eight individuals while conducting drug investigations throughout Laurel County on Wednesday night August 26, 2020.

KSP Searching for Suspect that was Involved in Fatal Shooting Between Police and Armed Suspects in Southeast Kentucky

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GRAY, KY (August 26, 2020) –The Kentucky State Police was involved in an officer involved shooting on Johnson Hollow Road in Knox County on Tuesday afternoon as a result of an ongoing investigation.

London, Ky. man charged with Murder in shooting death of his stepson

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LONDON, KY (August, 26, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Lieut. Chris Edwards arrested James Thomas Morgan age 56 of London early Wednesday morning August 26, 2020 at approximately 3:32 AM.

Man accused of attempting to sale an African American child in Corbin, Ky. / Mother arrested for drugs

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CORBIN, KY – On Sunday August 16, 2020 the Kentucky State Police, Post 10 in Harlan received a call that a male individual was attempting to sale a child at the Speedy Mart in Corbin.

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University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky. Names Director of Diversity and Multiculturalism

WILLIAMSBURG, KY (August 24, 2020) – University of the Cumberlands (UC) has named Mr. Jerton Evans as the University’s first Director of Diversity and Multiculturalism. In this role, Evans will work with the University’s leadership and students to create a welcoming environment for all members of the UC community.

Kentucky State Police charge man with Murder in the 2016 death of Desiree Sparks

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STANFORD, KY – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate the death of Desiree Sparks. 

 

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