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Corbin WWII veteran Paul Jones takes ride in vintage B-25 bomber

When Corbin’s Paul Jones served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he got to fly some well-known airplanes off the decks of an aircraft carrier including the Wildcat, Hellcat and the Corsair. After the war, he flew jets including the Cougar, Fantom and the Fury.
Posted On 23 Jul 2022

I-75 widening south of Exit 29 is coming, but not soon

Now that a three-year project in Laurel County to widen I-75 has wrapped giving drivers a safer, more efficient way to travel the high-traffic route from Exit 29 in Corbin to Covington, a question many local residents probably have is if and when will I-75 be widened between Exit...
Posted On 22 Jul 2022

Scenes from the Whitley County Fair 2022

Whether it was a mud bog, a dunking booth, an antique tractor show or a cornhole tournament, the 2022 Whitley County Fair featured a little something for everyone.
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

Whitley County ReadyFest gets students set for new school year

There was free paper, pencils, crayons, books and other items available for free during the annual Whitley County ReadyFest, which was held Monday at Whitley Central Intermediate School in order to help students get ready for the upcoming school year.
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

988 health crisis hotline implemented in KY

Kentuckians facing a risk of suicide, mental health distress or an addiction crisis can now call a new easy-to-remember three-digit mental health crisis hotline, 988, to speak with trained and compassionate counselors, who can help. “Many of our callers just need a non-judgmental...
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

I was impressed with the offerings at this year’s Whitley County Fair

The Whitley County Fair is turning into a pretty good little festival. Last week the four-night Whitley County Fair took place and I was out there on three of those nights, most of which there was a pretty good turnout. I thought adding a fourth night of entertainment went well...
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

Anderson gets five years for firearm possession, meth

A felon with a prior felony homicide conviction recently received a total of five years in prison for possessing a handgun and methamphetamine during separate 2021 incidents. James Allen Anderson, 47, who was originally indicted for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon,...
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

W’burg police quickly recover stolen vehicle

Williamsburg police recovered a stolen vehicle Sunday morning and arrested one person for auto theft. 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
Posted On 20 Jul 2022

W’burg man indicted for machete attack

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Williamsburg man Monday morning for allegedly assaulting a woman with a machete. Darryl Earls was indicted Monday for first-degree assault. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 20 Jul 2022

Corbin man arrested for sexual abuse of five-year-old

A Corbin man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Jessie Morgan Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...
Posted On 20 Jul 2022