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Jerry Wayne Brooks

Jerry Wayne Brooks, age 64, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Baptist Health in Corbin. He was born on September 25, 1957 to the late Willard Edward Brooks and the late Martha Adell (Davis) Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was...

Shoes 4 the Soul event gives out more shoes than ever in return to form

The University of the Cumberlands returned in full force with their yearly Shoes 4 the Soul event Friday, giving out more shoes than the event ever has before. Elementary students from all over Whitley County converged at the O. Wayne Rollins Center on UC’s campus for the event,...

Small Business Administration offering resources for disaster survivors

If your business or home was damaged by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, including the July 31 flash flooding in Whitley County, then the U.S. Small Business Administration may be able to help, with a low interest loan to help fund the repairs that are...
Posted On 01 Sep 2022

Corbin man arrested for theft

A Corbin man is facing a theft charge following an investigation into a reported vehicle break-in. On Friday, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Smith received a complaint about a vehicle being broken into at the Cracker Barrell restaurant, which is located in the north Corbin...
Posted On 01 Sep 2022

Cumberland Mint Gaming Hall Now Open

The wait is finally over…

Williamsburg Independent hosts open house/block party to welcome students back

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg Independent School held an open house Monday evening, inviting students to come meet their new teachers and tour the classrooms where they will be spending the upcoming school year. As part of the event, a block party was held in the parking...