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Dr. John Nelson, age 70, of Pikeville, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday August 10, 2021. John is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Nelson; he is survived by his wife Shirley (Angel) Nelson; son, Phillip Nelson and wife Jellaine; niece,...

Robert Alonzo Quillen Hamblin, age 32, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 8 2021 in Whitley County, Kentucky in a vehicle accident. He was born December 13, 1988 in Jellico, Tennessee. Quillen is preceded in death by, father, Robert Hamblin; and brother Jesse Lee...

Nearly 100 people turned out Saturday at the Ballard Ford East river access point for a morning of kayaking and raising money to help local children as part of the annual Kayaking for Kids race. “This is my favorite project that I have ever been a part of as Whitley Coun...

The Corbin Lady Redhounds Volleyball Team is on a mission to exceed its 2020 performance that ended with a 13th Region title and a trip to the state volleyball tournament. Corbin swept the district and the region, including three wins over district rival Whitley County. “We lost...

If you enjoy riding motorcycles, eating good barbeque or both while helping a family in need, then you might want to turnout at the Williamsburg Fire Department on Saturday, Aug. 14, for the Hawgs & Hogs BBQ and Bike Show. The event is a fundraiser for the family of...

Work on a new Williamsburg park at the corner of Main and Third streets on the old Gorman Jones Building lot should be complete in time for Old Fashioned Trading Days next month. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

The issue of masks has been decided by Gov. Andy Beshear rather than by the Williamsburg Independent School District Board of Education. Beshear issued a mandate on Tuesday requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear masks when inside schools. The issue of masks was on the...

The Corbin Rotary Club will host a bicycle rodeo on Saturday during NIBROC. The one day only event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Whitley County Extension Office and the Whitley County Health Department. The rodeo will offer bicycle safety education, a...

Whitley County Circuit Court Judge Dan Ballou overruled a motion to exclude testimony from a firearms examination expert in the case of Paul Brock, who could potentially face the death penalty if convicted. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...