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W’burg, Corbin, Jellico, London having July 3 fireworks

If fireworks are your thing, then you will have plenty of opportunities to view them locally on Saturday, July 3, and a couple more opportunities on Sunday, July 4. Williamsburg, Corbin, Jellico, and London are all having fireworks displays on Saturday. Barbourville and West Knox...
Posted On 01 Jul 2021

Williamsburg city workers getting $1 per hour wage hike

Williamsburg city workers are getting a $1 per hour pay hike next fiscal year, or about a $2,000 a year pay raise for full-time employees. 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 01 Jul 2021

Forbes names Forcht Bank best bank in Kentucky

(LEXINGTON, KY) –  Forcht Bank has recently been named the 2021 Best Bank in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Banks list. Forcht Bank is listed as the number one ranked bank in Kentucky ahead of four other banks that also made the list of Best-In-State Banks. Across...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

No injuries during four-vehicle crash on Main Street

No one was injured during a four-vehicle accident along Main Street in downtown Corbin that occurred between Second and Third streets shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. Corbin Police Officer Rob Jones said that the driver of a Toyota Prius briefly looked down at his phone and...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Judicial center toilet leak causes extensive damage

The Whitley County Judicial Center in Williamsburg (the new courthouse) will remain closed all this week and possibly longer, due to a weekend water leak that caused significant damage to portions of all three floors of the building. Officials aren’t sure yet when it will reopen...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Jeep Jamboree, America flag displays discussed by W’burg City Council

An update about another huge Jeep Jamboree coming to Williamsburg, efforts to secure federal CARES Act grant money, the moving of a stage at Old Fashioned Trading Days, and local residents being encouraged to show their patriotism by displaying American flags were just some of...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

W’burg announces fireworks curfew Saturday, Sunday

If you live in the City of Williamsburg, remember that your fireworks fun has a curfew this weekend. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison announced during Monday’s monthly meeting that he has spoken with Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird and there will be a midnight curfew for...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Williamsburg residents flocking to restaurants

Residents and tourists apparently really enjoy eating at restaurants in Williamsburg. So much so that the Williamsburg Tourism Commission has raised projections for restaurant tax revenue by $225,000 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

District Court Records

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Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Inspections

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Posted On 30 Jun 2021