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Westerfield says if elected AG he’ll fight federal government overreach, aggressively prosecute online crime

A Republican candidate for Kentucky Attorney General says the office needs to be more aggressive is investigating and prosecuting online crimes, should be more transparent in its dealings with private attorney, and more diligent in its fight against federal government ...

Comer: Kentucky needs better leadership, more business-friendly environment

Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner and a Republican gubernatorial candidate says Kentucky needs a more “business friendly environment” better leadership in its executive branch if the state wants to have a brighter future

Honor Flight program helps vets see WWII memorial

An effort to help the nation’s remaining surviving World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the national memorial for that war was the main focus at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon Tuesday.

BREAKING NEWS: Explosion destroys Corbin home; man severely burned

A Corbin man was severely burned, and his house was destroyed Friday afternoon after an explosion and subsequent fire consumed the residence on South Kentucky Street.

Williamsburg-Whitley Airport Board abandons search for full-time manager

After months of discussion and financial maneuvering, the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport Board has abandoned the search for a full-time manager at the facility, saying hiring one would be too costly.

Details of Whitley Library lawsuit settlement revealed

Details regarding the settlement of a lawsuit filed after the demolition of a downtown Williamsburg building have been revealed.
Collectively, the Whitley County Public Library Board of Directors, the City of Williamsburg and Superior Demolition, Inc. will be required...

Lawsuit against Whitley Library Board resolved

A lawsuit concerning damage done to a surrounding building by the destruction of the former Gorman Jones building in early 2014 has been resolved.

UPDATED: Mountain View Lodge damaged by fire; arson suspected

An abandoned Corbin motel was damaged by fire early Saturday morning, and authorities suspect the blaze is the work of an arsonist.

EXTRA CONTENT: Attorney claims Social Services could have prevented toddler’s death

An action before the Kentucky Board of Claims is blaming the death of a two-year-old Whitley County girl in late 2013 on inaction by local social workers, and one of the attorney’s in the case says it is a disturbing trend that needs to be addressed.

Promotion blitz underway to lure visitors to downtown Corbin

Downtown Corbin has added an eclectic, interesting mix of unique restaurants and retail businesses in the last couple of years. Now, a marketing blitz is underway to let others know about what the town has to offer.