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Bridge repair operations start Thursday, Sept. 2, on a portion of I-75 southbound (right lane) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (right lane) at mile point 27.9 (Lynn Camp Creek Bridge) will be closed beginning Thursday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to perform...
Posted On 01 Sep 2021

Brian Chesnut

Brian Patrick Chesnut, age 48, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin. Visitation will be on Saturday September 4, 2021 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial...

Jurors can hear victim’s last words, judge rules

The days until Paul Brock appears before a jury are down to single digits. 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

Donnie Butcher retires after 21 seasons coaching UC Basketball

University of the Cumberlands Men’s Basketball Coach Donnie Butcher is stepping down after 21 season and 452 wins at the helm of the program. Officials with the UC Athletic Department announced that the retirement is effective Tuesday. “It is sad to see the Donnie Butcher era...

Gray arrested for intoxication at school, her boyfriend denies allegations

A Gray woman is facing public intoxication, resisting arrest and other charges after police say that she showed up at a local school recently while under the influence. Her boyfriend is painting a different picture of what happened saying she was having a medical problem at the...
Posted On 01 Sep 2021

Local restaurants pay tribute to fallen soldiers

Two local restaurants have joined the effort to memorialize the Marines, sailor and solider killed last week in Afghanistan. Austin City Saloon in Corbin and the Butcher’s Pub in Williamsburg each set up a table with 13 drinks in honor of the 13 U.S. military members killed in an...

Lawsuit against Williamsburg Police Department moved to federal court

A malicious prosecution and false arrest lawsuit against the Williamsburg Police Department is being moved to federal court. 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 01 Sep 2021

Gray man indicted on assault charge

A Gray man was indicted Friday in Knox County on charges that he pointed a gun at two individuals and assaulted one of them. 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

COVID cases continue to increase

The Whitley County Health Department announced 109 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases to 608. Among the new cases, officials noted that 46 involved children and five were breakthrough cases meaning the individual had been fully vaccinated....

Electronic Edition For 9-1-2021

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