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Eric Swords taking over Whitley County Boys’ Basketball

Whitley County High School’s new boys’ basketball coach will look familiar to Colonel Nation as Eric Swords will be making the move from Williamsburg. In a press release Tuesday, officials announced that Swords, who has coached the Yellow Jackets for the last two seasons, has...

Legal Notices for 3-23-2022

NOTICE: Please take notice that the City of Williamsburg, Whitley County, Kentucky, provides the following statement pursuant KRS 424.220 and KRS 91A.040 (6). The City of Williamsburg has completed its annual audit for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and copies are on file with the...

Semi wreck has southbound I-75 closed near Exit 25

Southbound I-75 near Exit 25 was closed to traffic from almost two hours Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer truck went through the median and tore out a portion of the cable barrier. “He was headed north and ended up north bound in the southbound lane,” said Corbin Police...

Update: Missing W’burg teenager found safe

Update: On March 23, through the assistance of Kentucky State Police, Whitley County E-911 Dispatch and the Knoxville Police Department, Ariel Thomas was found safe, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. “Williamsburg Police Department appreciates our law...
Posted On 22 Mar 2022

April is PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month

If you are tired of winter, then start planning to get outdoors during PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) Spring Cleanup Month in April. Throughout April, Whitley County residents are encouraged to volunteer to pick up litter across the community. The...
Posted On 22 Mar 2022