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W’burg woman found dead inside truck Thursday afternoon

Williamsburg Police and the Whitley County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a woman found inside a truck early Thursday afternoon off a well-traveled road, but say so far no foul play is suspected in the case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 02 Jun 2022

Woman airlifted after possible drowning at Spillway Thursday afternoon

A woman who nearly drowned at the Laurel Lake Spillway was airlifted from a makeshift landing zone at the Corbin Speedway Thursday afternoon. According to Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Officer Floyd Maggard, the incident is still under investigation and few details could be...

Charges dropped against woman accused of setting occupied home on fire

An attempted first-degree arson and attempted first-degree wanton endangerment charge have both been dismissed against a Williamsburg woman, who was accused of trying to set fire to a home with two people inside earlier this month. The charges were dismissed during a May 24...

Veteran protests missing flag at local restaurant

A Corbin veteran spent a portion of his Memorial Day afternoon standing outside the Master Street McDonald’s in protest of the restaurant’s alleged refusal to fly an American flag on the flagpole outside. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Leadership Tri-County presents Keck with Leader of the Year Award

Corbin businessman John Bill Keck has held a lot of titles in his life, including: teacher, soldier, salesman, pilot, wedding photographer, Sunday school teacher, choir leader, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Last Thursday night, he has one more title to add...
Posted On 02 Jun 2022

Williamsburg police arrest five while executing narcotics search warrant

Williamsburg police seized suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, pills, cash and an assortment of drug paraphernalia while executing a narcotics search warrant last Thursday evening at a 650 Shelby Hurst Road residence, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. A...
Posted On 02 Jun 2022

Area athletes in all three 2022 state track meets

(Story by Trevor Sherman) The 2022 KHSAA state track and field championships are slated to get underway this week in Lexington, and there are several athletes from our coverage area who will be taking part. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 02 Jun 2022
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