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Jack Britton McNealy

Jack Britton McNealy, 82, of Wooldridge, TN passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at Baptist Health in Lexington. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Jocylle “Jody” Taylor McNealy, son, Carlin “Brit” McNealy, grandson, Ted McNealy and his parents, John L. McNealy and Madeline...

Gray motorcycle crash kills London man

A fatal motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Gray has claimed the life of a London man. About 8:51 p.m., Kentucky State Police responded to a report of a crash on Ky. 1232. The preliminary investigation revealed that Robert Eads, 37, was riding a blue Kawasaki motorcycle east on...
Posted On 19 Sep 2018

Chasteen Joseph “Chet” Poynter

Chasteen Joseph “Chet” Poynter, 81, of Keavy passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at his home. Born June 7, 1937, in Laurel County, he was the son of the late Herman and Cleo Poynter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving six years. In addition to his father and mother,...

Whitley Co. BOE approves 4 percent tax hike

Those living in the Whitley County school district will see their property tax bills going up this year. During its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the Whitley County Board of Education levied a 4 percent tax increase. The increase means that someone owning a $100,000 home will...
Posted On 19 Sep 2018

Raymond Wayne Sharp Sr.

Raymond Wayne Sharp, Sr., 67, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his home. Born March 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Nola Sharp. He was a member of Sandstone Baptist Church. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his...

‘Still I Rise’ suicide prevention walk set for Saturday in W’burg

In the wake of one 24-hour period in August where three people died in Whitley County from apparent self-inflicted injuries, including two teenagers, the topic of suicide and more specifically suicide prevention has taken on new meaning for many people. “September is national...
Posted On 19 Sep 2018

Troy Vee Carr

Troy Vee Carr, 48, of South Highway 25W, Williamsburg, departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on December 12, 1969 to Lloyd Vernon Carr and Linda (Osborne) Carr. He was preceded in death by his...

W’burg woman indicted for biting officer

A Whitley County Grand Jury has indicted a Williamsburg woman for felony assault for allegedly biting a police officer, who was trying to arrest her. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...
Posted On 19 Sep 2018

Electronic Edition for 9-19-2018

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Lambeth – Todd recently united in marriage

Cynthia Marie Lambeth and James William Todd were united in marriage under the blessing of their children Destiny, Sammy, and Leeya as well as a host of family and friends in attendance. The wedding took place Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Merry Jeffries Community Center in...