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Redhounds season comes to end with 28-14 loss at Johnson Central

The Corbin Redhounds football season came to an end last Friday with a 28-14 loss to Johnson Central in the Class 4A playoffs. “This season was good. Unless you are one of the six teams that win at Kroger Field, it doesn’t end the way you want and you are disappointed,” said...

Williamsburg to face Kentucky Country Day in Class A state semifinals matchup on Friday

Finley-Legion Field in Williamsburg was soaked with water last Friday and intermittent rain was only adding to the slop and standing water. 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

Corbin man dies from injuries sustained in Monday crash

A Corbin man died Monday as a result of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash in the Bee Creek area. 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

Wide load restrictions coming to I-75, U.S. 25 in Laurel County

Wide loads coming south on Interstate 75 through Laurel County will be forced to detour through Pulaski County beginning Friday. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet stated that wide load restrictions will affect southbound I-75 between mile points 41.5 and 42....

Corbin woman dies after being hit by truck Friday night

A Corbin woman was killed Friday night when she was struck by a pickup truck as she attempted to cross U.S. 25E on foot. Corbin Police identified the victim as Lalanya Rees, age 50. Corbin Police Officer Robbie Hodge said the incident occurred at 9:20 p.m. in the northbound lanes...

Williamsburg Walmart to close for cleaning and stocking beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday

Officials at the Walmart in Williamsburg announced Monday that the store will be closing at 2 p.m. for additional cleaning and restocking. “Everything we’re doing is for the well-being of our associates and customers, and in consideration of guidance by the Centers for Disease...

Road closed due to gas leak

A portion of Highway 2417 in Knox County near Corbin has been temporarily closed due to a vehicle crash and gas leak. The crash happened about 10 a.m. on Highway 2417 between Highway 1232 and Standard Avenue. A Volkswagen ran off the road and struck a gas line. The driver...

Financial Aid Tip for Students, December 2020

Students can earn money, get experience with work-study One way students can help pay the cost of education after high school is through a work-study program, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). “Work-study not only helps students pay for...

Jellico Christmas Parade set for December 13

The City of Jellico’s annual Christmas Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13. Lineup for the parade will begin at approximately 1 p.m. at the Jellico High School parking lot, with all participants asked to be in place by 1:30 p.m. “There is no registration. All you have to...

Williamsburg Police K-9 ‘Vicko’ retires

The Williamsburg Police Department recently announced the retirement of K-9 Vicko. Vicko began working at the department in early 2013. In conjunction with his handler, Sergeant Elijah Hunter, Vicko has been involved in the tracking of numerous criminal suspects and seizure of...