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PRIDE has made a big difference in its 25 years of service

Some people might be surprised to find out that when I first started as a professional journalist nearly 29 years ago, environmental concerns were a big deal here in southeastern Kentucky although not in the way many people might be concerned about the environment today. Illegal...
Posted On 21 Mar 2022

Seven fire departments battle Davis Salvage blaze

From as far away as the entrance to Tattersall Trails Estates, a blaze at Davis Salvage, which is off US25W (Cumberland Falls Highway), sounded like a war zone with a lot of small explosions waking people from their sleep shortly before dawn Saturday morning.
Posted On 19 Mar 2022

Huff bill would require comment period at school board meetings

The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed legislation, co-sponsored by 82nd Rep. Regina Huff (R-Williamsburg), which is aimed at giving parents more access and input in their children’s education. HB 121 requires local school boards to set aside time for public comments...
Posted On 19 Mar 2022

Local officers complete School Resource Officer (SRO) training

A Corbin police officer and two Knox County sheriff’s deputies were among the 30 law enforcement officers, who graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT)’s third School Resource Officer (SRO) III Training Friday. Corbin Police Officer James G....
Posted On 19 Mar 2022

W’burg adding Pops in the Park, BBQ cookoff

The City of Williamsburg is gearing up for a busy spring and summer with some new events being added this year. Pops in the Park will be held on April 23 at River Fog Park, which is the green space located at the corner of Main Street and Third Street. Main Street Manager...
Posted On 18 Mar 2022

Cumberland Mint still slated to open later this year

Despite some minor weather delays, the Cumberland Mint historical gaming facility in Williamsburg is still slated to open either late this summer or in early fall. Ground was broken in mid-October on the $90 million Cumberland Mint Gaming Center in Williamsburg. Read this story...
Posted On 18 Mar 2022

Renovation, facelift planned for W’burg Tourism and Convention Center

The Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center will soon be getting some renovation and a facelift of sorts assuming cost estimates aren’t too high. 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...
Posted On 17 Mar 2022

W’burg traffic stop turns up nearly 1 pound of suspected marijuana

Williamsburg police seized nearly one pound of suspected marijuana following a routine traffic stop late Monday evening and arrested one person, according to a police department release and the arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

58-mile I-75 vehicle chase ends near Corbin

A 58-mile police pursuit on I-75 spanning four counties ended Tuesday afternoon near Corbin shortly after a Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy deployed spike strips to disable the suspect’s tires, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Bulk of W’burg waterpark expansion project gets delayed

When it comes to the planned Kentucky Splash waterpark expansion and renovation, there is a little bit of good news but mostly bad news. This proposed expansion at the Kentucky Splash waterpark is now on hold due to high building costs. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022