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Letter: Organizer of animal shelter 5k run thanks supporters

To the Editor: The Knox/Whitley Animal Shelter had our 8th Annual Run/Walk for Homeless Animals last Saturday. The weather was beautiful and we had a wonderful turnout! We are extremely grateful for all of the support we have received from our community, staff, and our volunteers...

Corbin youth pastor recalls bizarre brush with death on I-75

The interior of Luke Osborne’s vehicle after a rock crashed through the windshield while he was driving along I-75 in mid-September. In the early-morning hours of Sept. 14, a peaceful drive southbound on a desolate stretch of I-75 nearly turned deadly for a Corbin man who...

Friendship Center holds Police Appreciation Lunch

‘Thank you’ to all police officers for putting their lives on the line every day Police officers in Williamsburg, Whitley County and Kentucky State Police received a little extra special treatment recently when they were invited to a lunch prepared in their honor.  Williamsburg’s...

The side of the road

I don’t like to travel on the interstate. Oh sure, it gets you there faster, there’s no arguing with that. But at what price? Tension, headache, nerves. And once we get to our destination, there’s no feeling of satisfaction on having enjoyed the trip. If at all possible, I take...

Circuit Court 10-26-16

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Marriages 10-26-16

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Deeds 10-26-16

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Rev. Fred Powers

Rev. Fred Powers, 65, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. He was born May 30, 1951 in Jellico, TN, to TJ Powers and the late Veda Teague Powers. He was ordained as a pastor in December 1984 at Watson’s Chapel...

Maxine Rountree Moses

Maxine Rountree Moses, 68, of Riverside, OH and formerly of Williamsburg, departed this life on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1948 in Williamsburg, to the late Adrian Rountree and Ruby (Moses) Rountree. She is survived by her husband, Roger...