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Irene Cox Lawson

Irene Cox Lawson, 81, of Mossy Gap Community, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her home. Irene entered into this life on February 27, 1937, in Whitley County, the daughter of the late Burline and Mary Ann Peace Cox. She was a homemaker, was of the Baptist faith, and a...

Federal government shutdown may impact Williamsburg’s Consular Center

If the federal government shutdown continues much longer, at least some of the nearly 500 employees at the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) could be out of work for a while? Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Ky. Treasurer returns $2 million to Whitley County residents

The Kentucky State Treasury has experienced another year of record unclaimed property returns under the leadership of Treasurer Allison Ball, her office announced Friday. Treasurer Ball has returned more unclaimed property in a three-year period than any state treasurer in...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Whitley Co. getting $19,000 to clean up four illegal dumps

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely announced Monday that approximately $1.15 million in grant funding had been awarded for the cleanup of 77 illegal dumps in 20 counties across Kentucky, including Whitley County. Whitley County Solid Waste...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

W’burg man arrested for unlawful imprisonment of his wife

A Williamsburg man is facing unlawful imprisonment and DUI charges following an incident early Sunday morning. 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 Member? Join Us
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Deputies recover stolen four-wheeler during routine traffic stop

A Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy recently recovered a stolen four-wheeler during a routine traffic stop in the eastern portion of the county. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonas Saunders charged Matthew Taylor, 37, of Williamsburg, with receiving stolen property over $500 but...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Free Hepatitis A vaccinations are available Jan. 22, Jan. 24 in W’burg

Kentucky is the worst state in the country for the Hepatitis A outbreak and Whitley County now has the second most reported cases of Hepatitis A cases in the state, but local officials are hoping to improve those numbers by giving away up to 600 free Hepatitis A vaccines during a...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019

Corbin High School students earns perfect ACT score

A Corbin High School sophomore known for her drive and determination applied those traits to taking the ACT test and came away with a perfect score of 36. Fifteen-year-old Kami Garland took the test for the fourth time in December after scoring a 35 in October. “I took it once in...

Rockholds, Woodbine firefighters battle another suspicious fire

Rockholds and Woodbine firefighters spent more than two hours last Thursday battling two structure fires in one location, and while arson is suspected, they do not believe it is connected to a series of recent suspicious fires. Firefighters were called to the scene at 3925...

Prosecution seeking DNA swabs from accused killer Jeffery Cole

A Williamsburg man, who tried to have his name changed to Victor Von Frankenstein one week before he allegedly killed someone nearly one year ago and who has since been found competent to stand trial, is going to have to wait a few months longer to find out when he will stand...
Posted On 16 Jan 2019