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Woman, who spit on bus driver, gets 90-day jail sentence

A Williamsburg woman, who was facing a felony assault charge for allegedly spitting on a school bus driver during an incident in late August, has entered a plea agreement to lesser charges, and received a jail sentence to be served on weekends. Felicia Schultz Read this story and...
Posted On 27 Dec 2023

So far, few have filed to run for office in Whitley County

Those wanting to run for Williamsburg City Council, Corbin City Commission and Whitley Circuit Court Clerk have until Jan. 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. to file election papers with the Whitley County Clerk’s Office. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 27 Dec 2023

Corbin man gets two-year prison sentence for police chase, assault

A Corbin man has agreed to accept a two-year prison sentence for hitting a police officer’s vehicle with his motorcycle and leading police on a vehicle and foot pursuit last month. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 27 Dec 2023

Christmas miracle David Etter goes home for the holidays

Retired University of the Cumberlands music teacher Dr. David Etter is no stranger to playing Christmas carols on the piano. However, last Wednesday’s performance on the piano in the lobby of Baptist Health Corbin was a little different. Etter’s playing of “Joy to the World” a...
Posted On 27 Dec 2023

Rockholds man killed in fatal crash will be laid to rest today (Wednesday)

A Thursday afternoon crash claimed the life of a Rockholds man. Shortly after 3 p.m., Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley pronounced Jasper Douglas “Doug” Smith, 60, dead at the scene. The single vehicle crash happened sometime after 2:30 p.m. on KY92E near the Bell County line....
Posted On 27 Dec 2023

Legal Notices for 12-27-2023

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Immanuel Baptist Church, 720 Browning Acres Rd., Corbin, KY 40701, has filed an application with the Energy and Environment Cabinet to build a 14,200 square foot church building and parking lot. The property is located adjacent to the...
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