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William Alonzo “Lonnie” Stanfill

William Alonzo “Lonnie” Stanfill, age 89, of the Black Oak Community of Whitley County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday morning, September 15, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born on October 10, 1932, to the late James Siler Stanfill and Laura (Morgan) Stanfill in the Holly...

Milford Junior Crabtree

Milford Junior Crabtree, age 65, of Rockholds, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1956 to the late Milford Crabtree, Sr. and Zella (Bennett) Crabtree. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...

Edna Mae Moore

Edna Mae Moore, age 90, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on September 14, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 6, 1931 to the late Joe Sire Lawson and the late Cordelia (Pierce) Lawson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death brothers, sisters,...

Billy M. Childress

Billy M. Childress, age 82, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on September 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1940 to the late George Childress and the late Bertha Childress. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Childress....

UPDATE: Williamsburg man wanted in fatal shooting arrested early Friday morning

A Williamsburg man wanted for a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Whitley County has been arrested. Martin A. Canada, 48, was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police early Friday morning. Online jail records show Canada was jailed in the Whitley County Detention...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022
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Photo Gallery: School group performances at Trading Days

Whether it was the Whitley Central Intermediate School Fifth Graders performing renditions of patriotic songs, the University of the Cumberland Marching Band literally marching down to Old Fashioned Trading Days from the school, or Williamsburg Independent School Choir and Band...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022

Bird, Pool recognized by Williamsburg City Council for years of service

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Former Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird and former Lt. Jim Pool were recognized Monday evening during the Williamsburg City Council’s monthly meeting. Bird and Pool retired from the city’s police force on Sept. 1 and July 31, respectively. The two were...

Photo Gallery: 2022 Old Fashioned Trading Days Entertainment

Whether you like bluegrass, gospel, country or rock, the entertainment at this year’s Old Fashioned Trading Days was out of this world.
Posted On 16 Sep 2022

Renfro Supply Co. to create 25 jobs, expand operations in Williamsburg with nearly $8.5 million investment

Kentucky’s distribution and logistics sector is growing as Williamsburg’s Renfro Supply, which is one of the region’s largest wholesalers, will expand operations in Whitley County with a nearly $8.5 million expansion creating 25 jobs for Kentucky residents. “We are building an...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022
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Grace on the Hill cuts ribbon

Above, Grace on the Hill Senior Pastor Scott Wilson cuts the ribbon Sunday afternoon commemorating the church’s new status as an independent, non-denominational church. Grace on the Hill split from the United Methodist Denomination in July because of the denomination’s...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022
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