LONDON, KY (July 29, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Lieut. Chris Edwards along with detectives and deputies are investigating a roadside shooting which was reported at approximately 3:32 PM on Wednesday afternoon July 29, 2020.

LONDON, KY (July 29, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett and Sgt. John Inman arrested Billy Dean Hammack, Jr. age 28 of Pickle Shed Ln., Clinton, NC early Wednesday morning July 29, 2020 at approximately 1:01 AM.

'The coronavirus does not care that we are divided. The coronavirus will not care if Washington Democrats decide it suits their partisan goals to let relief run dry. The American people are hurting and Congress should have their backs.'

 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the HEALS Act:

LONDON, KY -  The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is reporting that: On Friday, July 24, 2020 Sheriff John Root, Maj. Chuck Johnson, Capt. Robbie Grimes and Lieut. Chris Edwards eradicated 28 six foot Marijuana plants in the Blackwater community of Laurel County.

Nicholas D. Lucas/Laurel County Correctional Center

LONDON, KY (July 28, 2020) — On July 28, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Nicholas D. Lucas, 30, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Williamsburg, KY - University of the Cumberlands is excited to offer a new Bachelor of Arts/Science in General Studies degree program to undergraduate students, in person and online, beginning Fall 2020.