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Posted On 15 Dec 2021

Lane closure scheduled for I-75 on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists there will be a left lane closure on I-75 southbound (mile point 11.5) on Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon due to shoulder work operations. Motorists are advised to use caution during this period and be aware of signage,...
Posted On 14 Dec 2021

Pedestrian killed in southern Laurel County early Sunday

A pedestrian is dead following a single vehicle accident in southern Laurel County early Sunday morning. Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling pronounced the pedestrian, Chadwick Smith, 32, of War Branch, dead at the scene, according a Laurel County Sheriff’s Department release. The...
Posted On 12 Dec 2021

Corbin Library Director stepping down in December

After four years leading the Corbin Public Library, Director Donna Chadwell will be leaving at the end of December. Chadwell was hired in December 2017. At the time, she worked for a local accounting firm and was keeping the library’s books. Chadwell said that she is resigning to...
Posted On 12 Dec 2021

Shop with a cop receives donations

Shop with a Cop programs in Williamsburg and Laurel County recently received donations from local groups. Mountain Outreach (MO), a ministry operated by University of the Cumberlands, recently donated funds to the Williamsburg Police Department (WPD) to help fund the Department’s...
Posted On 11 Dec 2021

Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon set for Dec. 14

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2021 Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at The Corbin Center from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Job Shop is sponsoring the luncheon. La Donna’s Catering is catering the luncheon. You can register for the luncheon by logging...
Posted On 10 Dec 2021

UC offering free pics with Santa Saturday

If you are looking for the chance to get a free picture taken with Santa Claus and you’re going to be in the Williamsburg area Saturday afternoon, then you are in luck. From 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, in the O. Wayne Rollins Center Gymnasium, there will be a little more...
Posted On 10 Dec 2021

It pays to shop around for prescription drugs

When December rolls around, we all know that it “tis the season.” I am not talking about Christmas and the holidays although I will get to some of those festive topics before I conclude this column. For those of us with jobs at non-government businesses, November and December...
Posted On 10 Dec 2021

Incumbent drops out of election race in Whitley County

One incumbent elected official in Whitley County dropped out of their race early Thursday afternoon ending their bid for re-election. 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 09 Dec 2021

Breaking News: WCHS Boy’s Basketball Coach Mark White no longer with the team

Despite starting the season with a 2-0 record, Whitley County High School Head Boy’s Basketball Coach Mark White is no longer with the team. Whitley County Athletic Director Bryan Stewart sent a press release Wednesday evening making the announcement. Assistant Coach Austin...
Posted On 09 Dec 2021