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Corbin Public Library hosts annual Ghost Tour

The Corbin Public Library hosted its annual Ghost Tour throughout Corbin last week that drew interest from several local residents, including many, who donned costumes of their own for the event.
Posted On 26 Oct 2023

Keep On Jeepin’ On…: 30th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree a huge success

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Hundreds of Jeeps descended upon Williamsburg last Thursday for the 30th Annual Gateway to the Cumberland Jeep Jamboree event. According to organizers, this year’s jamboree boasted more than 400 people representing 26 states, once again making Gateway to...

Whitley County sued in federal court for wrongful death of inmate in 2021

Whitley County, a former jailer, several deputy jailers, the jail’s healthcare provider and some of the healthcare providers employees are being sued in federal court for the alleged wrongful death of an inmate at the Whitley County Detention Center nearly two years ago. Read...
Posted On 26 Oct 2023

Fun gun safety event planned at noon Saturday at Kentucky Splash

In the wake of the shooting death of a two-year-old by a three-year-old last month in Whitley County, a group of local agencies are holding an event Saturday in Williamsburg in an effort to increase gun safety, and provide some fun activities for local youngsters. The Department...
Posted On 26 Oct 2023
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WCHS graduate being considered for National FFA position

A recent Whitley County High School graduate is currently vying for one of the few available spots as a National FFA officer, marking the first time someone from Whitley County has been considered for a position at the national level. Each year, every state’s FFA association can...

Area runners qualify for this week’s KHSAA state cross country meet

On Saturday, Oct. 21, runners from Corbin, Williamsburg, Lynn Camp and Whitley County high schools made the trip to Cave Lake Park in Wayne County to compete in this year’s regional championship cross country meet.