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Update: Michigan man convicted of armed drug trafficking, attempted robbery in Knox Co.

A federal grand jury convicted a Flint, Michigan man recently for armed drug trafficking and attempted robbery in connection with a Knox County shooting, and he is facing up to life in prison when he is sentenced later this year. After two hours of deliberation on July 25,...
Posted On 27 Jul 2022

Lawson Bend Road slide repair nearing completion

Weather permitting, repairs are expected to be completed by sometime next week on a road slide in eastern Whitley County. Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. said repair work started last week to fix Lawson Bend Road, which is located about 10 miles outside of...
Posted On 27 Jul 2022

Corbin Historic Preservation Board meets to determine how to move forward

On Monday, July 25, the recently formed Corbin Historic Preservation Board held its third meeting in downtown Corbin to discuss what steps should be taken to establish a historical district in town. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Signups now underway for several NIBROC events and competitions

In just two weeks’ time the Annual NIBROC Festival will be turning 70, and this year’s lineup of events is looking to offer something for everyone.

Tourism: Corbin set to host several events in near future; Director explains shortened July 4th fireworks display

The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission met for its latest regular meeting on Monday, July 25, and several topics of interest were covered. 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...

Electronic Edition For 7-27-2022

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Alabama man indicted on 21 counts of sexual-related charges in Knox County

A Knox County grand jury has indicted an Alabama man on more than 20 sexual-related charges, including rape, for multiple alleged incidents involving a child that spanned more than six years. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Whitley County Fiscal Court accepts final excess fees from clerk

The Whitley County Fiscal Court accepted a $20,985.09 payment of excess fees from 2021 from the Whitley County Clerk’s Office during its July 19 regular monthly meeting. In February, the clerk’s office presented the fiscal court with $300,000 partial payment of excess fees from...
Posted On 27 Jul 2022

Williamsburg City Council considering amendment to alcohol ordinance

The City of Williamsburg is preparing for a possible amendment to its alcohol ordinance that would expand hours of sale for certain businesses, such as the soon-to-open Cumberland Mint Gaming Hall. A first reading of the amendment was presented to the Williamsburg City Council...

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Posted On 27 Jul 2022
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