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Woodbine man accused of assaulting jailers was already on parole for assaulting parole officer

A Woodbine man, who allegedly cut/stabbed corrections officers at the Whitley County Detention Center during an incident Thursday morning, was on parole for assaulting a probation and parole officer in Bell County in 2022, according to governmental records. Read this story and...
Posted On 23 Apr 2024

Wilma F. Noe

Wilma F. Noe, 83, of Rockholds, Ky. (Faber), passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. She was a member of Faber Baptist Church She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde (Sonny) Noe Jr.; and two grandchildren, Tessa Renee Noe and Candice...

Teresa Katherine Rains

Teresa Katherine Rains, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Baptist Health Corbin, at the age of 60. Born on October 17, 1963, in Whitley County, KY, Teresa touched the lives of all those around her with her warmth and kindness....

Stella Steely

Stella Steely, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home. Stella was born on October 13, 1928 in Oneida, Kentucky to Daniel and Florence (Ledford) Davidson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Davidson and Florence...

Geneva Brown Mays Prewitt

Geneva Brown Mays Prewitt, age 95, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life surrounded by family on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home. Geneva was born on August 5, 1928 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Irvin and Rosa Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and...

Randy L. Meadors

Randy L. Meadors, age 56, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on April 22, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Randy was born on June 4, 1967 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Kelly and Clema Jean Meadors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelly and Clema...

Community partners helped make 2nd Annual Superhero Day a success

On Saturday, March 31st, Whitley County Health Department hosted its second annual Superhero Day at Patriot Park on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg. About a thousand people braved icy winds to come together to support children and families in our...
Posted On 23 Apr 2024