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Jolene Gilbert, age 90, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on May 21, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Jolene was born on October 1, 1933 in Bell County, Kentucky to Charles Kidd and Hazel (Arrowood) Kidd. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles...

Beverly Scott, 87, was born on March 23, 1937, in Memphis, TN to Raymond and Pat (Hood) Scott. She peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Williamsburg, KY. Beverly was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Pat (Hood) Scott;...

Jamie Collins, 48, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on March 18, 1976, in Corbin, KY, and passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones in Corbin, KY. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Phyllis Collins of Corbin, KY; brother,...

Shirley Lawson, 75, born on December 11, 1948, in Jellico, TN, and peacefully taken from us on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Norwood, OH. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, LA Lawson (Brenda) of Loveland, OH, George Lawson JR. (Vickey) of Williamsburg, KY. and Floyd Lawson...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilbur Huddleston, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Wilbur Huddleston, born on July 10, 1952, in Jellico, TN, peacefully departed from this world on May 19, 2024, in Williamsburg, KY....

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of , a beloved son, father, and brother. Born on August 17, 1969, in Pineville, KY, Jamie passed away on May 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be forever cherished by those who knew him. Jamie...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Each year, Williamsburg Independent School holds a grad walk through the halls of the school to celebrate kindergartners and seniors, the two groups of students who have an annual graduation ceremony. The kindergartners pair with a senior student for the...

President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration Wednesday for 11 Kentucky counties, including Whitley County, in connection with April 2-3 tornadoes and storms that swept across Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear requested the declaration in April, and the approval makes...

Employees of the Whitley County School District will be receiving another pay raise in the coming school year, the third the district has offered in the last three years. The Whitley County Board of Education unanimously approved district-wide raises last Thursday during their...

A former Corbin Housing Authority director, who stole more than $100,000 in housing authority funds, has been sentenced to 10 years in connection to the charges he pleaded guilty to earlier this year, though that sentence will be probated for five years or until he fully repays...