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Investigators paint different picture of killings in Brock murder case

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) Entering the second week of testimony, more than a dozen witnesses have...

Paul Brock admits killing Aaron ‘Biggs’ Byers, but claims self-defense

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) The defendant in a triple homicide trial took the stand Monday in...

Corbin Tourism gets newest mascot, Cluckie, the chicken

What would Colonel Sanders be without his chickens? Corbin Tourism is proud to introduce its newest mascot, Cluckie, the chicken. Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen said she found Cluckie roosting at Ever Aston Boutique. “I had gone in last Saturday to do a Facebook Live...

Corbin firefighters read to students at KCEOC during Read Across America

Corbin Firefighters visited several classrooms on March 7 at the KCEOC Community Action Partnership’s Laurel County Child Development Center. The firefighters read several books as part of Read Across America Month celebrations. Read Across America is a National Education...

‘It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how’ – Dr. Seuss

Students at Williamsburg Independent School had the opportunity to meet their favorite Dr. Seuss characters on March 3. As part of the Read Across America celebration, the Williamsburg Family Resource and Youth Service Center, Gear-Up and Save the Children collaborated to create...

Save A Lot stores make donations

The Save A Lot store in Jellico donated $1,157 to the Canada Town Fellowship from Bags of a Brighter Holiday donations. The fellowship will be getting a new pantry to help serve more people. The donation for the pantry was from a man in Knoxville. (Top: Joyce Wilson, with the...

Photo Gallery: Williamsburg Choir raises $1,000 during Disney Princess Brunch

  Most magical place in Williamsburg: Approximately 100 people attended the Disney Princess Brunch Saturday and helped to raise $1,000 for the Williamsburg City School’s Honors Choir. The event was hosted by the Williamsburg Music Department, Family Resource and Youth...

Harrison, White provide updates on W’burg, Whitley Co. at chamber luncheon

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White Jr. served as the guest speakers at Tuesday’s Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. Harrison updated chamber members on several of the major...

WISD Board of Education approves new COVID guidance

The Williamsburg Independent School District Board of Education unanimously approved updating the district’s guidance regarding COVID-19 on Monday during a special called board meeting. The board updated the district’s guidance in order to stay up to date with guidance provided...

West Knox firefighters save Lynn Acres home

Three local departments responded to a single-family residence fire on March 8 off Lynn Acres. The road is located between US 25 and American Greeting Card Road. West Knox Assistant Chief Joshua Lee said upon arrival there was a heavy fire load, which means flames were showing....