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Pavement operations start Thursday, Dec. 2, on portion of I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists to expect intermittent lane closures on both sides of Interstate 75 in Whitley County beginning Thursday morning, Dec. 2, and continuing until Friday, Dec. 3. The lane closures are needed to accommodate an asphalt...
Posted On 01 Dec 2021

Carlisle Lejuene Burnett

Carlisle Lejuene Burnett, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 88 in Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, November 27, 2021. His wife of 35 years, Hazel, was by his side. Carl was born on November 16, 1933 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Lucy and...

Elizabeth Croft

Elizabeth Croft, age 87, of Williamsburg, KY passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2021 at her home. She was born February 2, 1934 in Sutherland Springs, TX to the late Herman and Edith Miles Adcock. She is survived by her children, George Croft of San Antonio, TX, Janice Bryant of...

Lottie McGeorge

Lottie McGeorge, age 74, wife of James McGeorge of Corbin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, December 3, at 12:00 pm until the funeral hour at 2:00 pm at the Laurel Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Joe Eaton officiating. Burial will...

Emmit Turner Sr.

Emmit Turner Sr., age 72, of Keavy, KY, husband of Sylvia Josephine Turner, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Visitation will be Friday, December 3 from 12 pm until the funeral hour at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the Locust Grove...

Corbin losing some ‘Magic’ over the holidays

Corbin will have a little less magic this holiday season as city officials have informed owners of the Caboose Sports Tavern that the establishments performance of the Magic Mike Live “Girls Night Out The Show” scheduled for Dec. 16 is not permitted by the city. Read this story...

Ramirez arrested for sexual misconduct, burglary

A homeless Williamsburg man is facing a sexual misconduct charge following an alleged incident at a local hotel late Saturday evening. 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 Dec 2021

Legal Notices for 12-1-2021

NOTICE: The Whitley County Sheriff office will suspend the collection of the 2021 Property Tax bills starting December 1st 2021. Out Going Sheriff Todd Shelley will be retiring and Incoming Sheriff Danny Moses will be taking office. Collections will resume after the Official...

Moses sworn in as interim sheriff

There is officially a new sheriff in Whitley County as Danny Moses was sworn in Tuesday to replace Todd Shelley who retired. Moses is moving over from his position as Whitley County Emergency Management Director emphasizing that it is on an interim basis. “I’m taking it until the...

Patrick challenging White in Judge-Executive’s race

This May there will be a Republican Primary race for Whitley County Judge-Executive. 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 Dec 2021