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Former Sheriff Shelley, former interim Sheriff Moses get clean audit reports

A former Whitley County Sheriff and a former interim Whitley County Sheriff both received clean financial bills of health in audits released Thursday morning by the office of Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon. One audit dealt with former Sheriff Todd Shelley’s...
Posted On 18 May 2023

Knox Sheriff’s deputies recover two pounds of suspected meth after Gray traffic stop

A routine traffic stop in Gray early Wednesday morning resulted in the recovery of more than two pounds of crystal methamphetamine, along with suspected fentanyl, heroin and other drugs, which have a street value of over $20,000, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Department...
Posted On 18 May 2023

Corbin Pinball Museum expanding, moving into old Gibson’s Music location

Those who have been wondering what will take the place of the old Gibson’s Music location in downtown Corbin now have their answer.

Inflation hits as City of Corbin sees price jumps for many services, goods

Inflation is affecting pretty much everyone and everything in America, and the City of Corbin is no exception. The Corbin City Commission approved the hiring of Zackery Strickland and Michael Burke as full-time police officers during its monthly meeting Monday. Read this story...
Posted On 18 May 2023

W’Burg High School Choir/Band entertain during Brown Bag Bash

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Brown Bag Bash event was held last week at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees could grab a $5 bag meal containing a hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink, with all proceeds going to the Williamsburg High School Band and...

Art in Motion: Ryan Fields takes methodical approach to both her running and drawing

When it comes to distance running, it is important to not get ahead of yourself and end up going faster than you’re comfortable with. If you do, then fatigue will quickly set in and you may find yourself having to drop out of a race completely.

BBQ in the Burg returning to downtown Williamsburg this weekend

If you love BBQ and cars, then Williamsburg has just the event lined up for you this weekend. The second annual BBQ in the Burg is being held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Green Space on Main in downtown Williamsburg. The event will coincide with the first Cumberland...

The Pennington hosts art gallery exhibition for area artists

A vibrant display of artistry unfolded as talented artists from the Corbin area came together to exhibit their works on May 12. This captivating event featured a variety of artistic expressions, including painting, digital media, clay sculpting, jewelry crafting, magazine rolls,...

Enjoying some days at the races…

Representatives from The Forcht Group of Kentucky, Forcht Bank, Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center (HRC), Barbourville HRC, Hillcrest HRC, and Williamsburg HRC, enjoyed some days at the races on May 4-6, including the 149th Annual Kentucky Oaks and the 149th Annual Kentucky...
Posted On 18 May 2023
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