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Whitley County deputies searching for suspect in Canadatown Market robbery

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to locate a person “being sought for questioning” regarding an armed robbery of Canadatown Market Sunday. Deputies said the person has been identified as Bobby D. Canada II, 35, of Williamsbur...

Original KFC reopens to dine-in customers Friday

After more than two years of work and delays because of COVID–19 visitors to Corbin will again have the opportunity to, “eat where it all began.” Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...

Corbin woman charged with criminal abuse

A Corbin woman was arrested Monday for allegedly abusing a man for whom she was serving as a caretaker. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Emily Downey named new head coach of Lady Jackets Basketball

Williamsburg Independent School officials announced Thursday that Emily Downey has been selected to be the new coach of the Lady Jackets Basketball Program. Downey, who served as an assistant coach to Randy Crider for the Lady Jackets last season, has previously coached the...

Williamsburg man arrested with approximately 60 pounds of marijuana Wednesday

A Williamsburg man was arrested Wednesday morning in McCreary County after McCreary County Sheriff’s deputies found him in possession of approximately 60 pound of marijuana along with pain pills, cash and firearms. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Corbin City Commission hears proposal to turn old district court into event space

A joint project between the City of Corbin and Corbin Independent Schools could turn the former Whitley District Courtroom in the old city hall building into a new presentation room and event space. Mark Daniels, Director of Support Services at Corbin Independent Schools, went...

Allied Pro Wrestling put on great show Saturday in Corbin but needs monthly Civic Center date

If you didn’t get the opportunity to get out to the Corbin Civic Center Saturday night for the debut of Allied Pro Wrestling, you missed a heck of a show. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Corbin students collecting old shoes for WaterStep project

A group of students at Corbin High School are working to collect used and even mismatched shoes, ranging from flipflops to boots, to benefit the WaterStep organization. The students, led by Social Studies teacher Cheryl Tinsley and students Olivia Martinez and Jacob Hensen will...

Deputies find meth, marijuana, pills, real and counterfeit currency in north Corbin hotel room Thursday

A report of suspected drug activity at a north Corbin hotel Thursday morning led to the seizure of methamphetamine marijuana and pills along with counterfeit and real U.S. currency. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John L. Lykins III, 31, of Somerset on charges of...

W’burg man accused of assaulting deputy

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies say a Williamsburg man was intoxicated when he began fighting and punched Deputy Mike Lawson recently. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us