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Gov Beshear says additional measures will be necessary if COVID–19 trend doesn’t reverse by Wednesday

Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday during his daily news conference that if the state’s COVID–19 numbers did not improve by Wednesday, then additional measure would be taken to stop the spread. While Beshear did not go into specifics, he emphasized that the measures would not be on...

W’burg Police seize methamphetamine following Saturday arrest

What began as an investigation into an individual allegedly under the influence at the Williamsburg Walmart Saturday night, ended with the seizure of approximately three grams of crystal methamphetamine. Williamsburg Police arrested Aze Davis, 48, of McKenzie, Tennessee after...

Laurel County Health Department announces 11th COVID–19 related death on Friday

The Laurel County Health Department announced the county’s 11th COVID–19 related death on Friday. Officials identified the individual as a 77-year-old female. Laurel County reported its last COVID–19 deaths on Oct. 23, Officials announced 48 new COVID–19 cases on Friday, bringing...

Whitley County suffers 15th COVID–19 related death Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department announced the county’s 15th COVID–19 related death on Thursday. Details on the individual were not available. This is the first such death in Whitley County since Nov. 5 when two deaths were reported. Officials announced 11 new COVID-19 cases...

Corbin doctor, who died after battling COVID–19, recognized by Gov. Beshear

During his daily press conference last Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear honored a Corbin doctor who died recently after battling COVID-19. Dr. Mohammad Jawed, a loving father to three daughters, a beloved husband and one of our frontline health care workers, was only 59 when he passed...

Attempt to serve arrest warrant, leads Whitley County deputy to heroin bust

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies serving an arrest warrant in the Siler community early Wednesday morning, also arrested the homeowner after locating heroin and drug paraphernalia in a gun safe. William H. Harris, 54, was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled...

Local attorney appointed as special Kentucky Supreme Court Justice

A local attorney has been appointed to hear one case as part of the Kentucky Supreme Court. Tim Crawford, whose office is located in Corbin, will be sworn in to hear the appeal of the civil case in December. “I got a call from the governor’s office asking if I would be willing to...

Inaugural Col. Harland Sanders Half Marathon Saturday

The inaugural Colonel Sanders Half Marathon through the streets of Corbin Saturday morning will feature 232 runners tackling the 13.1-mile course. 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...

U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft addresses Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Tuesday

Kelly Craft has taken her Kentucky raising to one of the biggest stages in the world, serving as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. 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...

Williamsburg man accused of assaulting, strangling woman Friday afternoon

A Williamsburg man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman in Laurel County. 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