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Over 15 percent of Whitley County residents vaccinated against COVID-19

In terms of COVID-19 vaccination rates, Whitley County is beating the national percentages in regards to the percent of the population at least 18 years of age that are vaccinated and the percent of the population at least 65 years of age that are vaccinated, and is nearly at the...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021

New LC football coach: ‘This place is a gold mine just waiting to happen’

Mark Huddleston, who was announced at the new head football coach at Lynn Camp High School Friday afternoon, sees a ton of potential in his team. “This place is a gold mine just waiting to happen. It is in a great location. It is exciting football. There are good athletes. There...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021

Alicyn Croley signs to play volleyball at Transylvania University

Whitley County High School senior Alicyn Croley signed her letter of intent on March 24 to play for Transylvania University next season. Croley started playing volleyball in the fifth grade. She was a three year starter on the high school volleyball team. Last season, she had 200...
Posted On 31 Mar 2021

Corbin man arrested after ‘dap’ leaves woman unconscious

A Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy recently arrested a Corbin man after a woman, who he had allegedly given a synthetic drug to, had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 31 Mar 2021

Whitley County flooding forces at least 10 water rescues

First responders had a busy couple of days, particularly in southern Whitley County Sunday afternoon and Monday, rescuing individuals trapped either inside residences by high water or in vehicles that had become stuck in high water. Photos by Whitley County Emergency Management...
Posted On 31 Mar 2021

District Court Records

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Posted On 31 Mar 2021

Lawsuits

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Posted On 31 Mar 2021

Marriages

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Posted On 31 Mar 2021

Deeds

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Posted On 31 Mar 2021

Unemployment rates drop locally in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell counties

Unemployment rates decreased in Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Bell and McCreary counties between December 2020 and January 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley...
Posted On 27 Mar 2021