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Amos Miller, former Corbin Mayor and Recreation Director, dies Thursday

Nelson Eddie “Amos” Miller, a man who spent is working life in service to the City of Corbin, died Thursday at age 78. The Corbin native literally worked his way to the top of city government, beginning as a public works employee. When the city’s recreation department...

Albert “Ray” Perry

Albert “Ray” Perry, age 70, of Little Wolf Creek Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home.  He was born on March 22, 1949 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, to the late Andy and Entha (Jones) Perry. He was also preceded in death by his...

Michelle Loy granted parole for grandmother’s death

A Williamsburg woman, who was serving a 20-year prison sentence for the death and abuse of her grandmother, has been released on parole. Michelle Susan Loy, 47, was slated to meet with the parole board in November, and according to the Kentucky Department of Corrections website...
Posted On 03 Jan 2020

Nelson Eddie “Amos” Miller

Nelson Eddie “Amos” Miller, 78, of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Steeley Miller and Edna Merrick Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Willa Dean Martin Miller; brother,...

Corey Mitchell Lee

Corey Mitchell Lee, age 25, of Frakes, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home. Corey was born on November 17, 1994. Corey was saved at six years of age and was a member of Big Poplar Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Bell County High...

Georgia Lee Grady Maiden

Georgia Lee Grady Maiden, age 87, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31, 2019.  Georgia passed away at the Wooded Glen Nursing Home in Springfield, Ohio where she had lived since April of 2019.  She was preceded in death by her...

Kayla Shea Poff

Kayla Shea Poff, 23, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was the daughter of Gary and Nikki Storms, who survive. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday, January 6, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Brent...

A look back at 2019’s top stories

2019 was a year that a wide variety of things made headlines across Whitley County ranging from three arrests in unsolved triple homicide case and controversial pardons issued by outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin to a visit from Vice-President Mike Pence, local vaping bans and another...
Posted On 03 Jan 2020
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W’burg police arrest Tennessee fugitive

A man wanted in Scott County, Tennessee, for a probation violation involving felony drug possession and child support, is now behind bars in the Whitley County Detention Center, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr....
Posted On 03 Jan 2020

W’burg Kiwanis Club recognizes Medley

The Williamsburg Kiwanis Club thanked a long-time volunteer for her work to help the club in recent years during its monthly regular November meeting. President David Perry presented Kim Medley with a certificate of appreciation and made her an honorary member of the Williamsburg...
Posted On 03 Jan 2020