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Update: Suspects in Thursday morning bank robbery, police pursuit identified

Williamsburg police have identified the two suspects in the robbery of a Williamsburg bank Thursday morning, who are also believed to have led police on a pursuit, which ended only after the suspect’s vehicle wrecked and overturned on its top in southern Laurel County....
Posted On 08 Oct 2020

Two in custody after W’burg bank robbery, subsequent police chase

Two people are in custody following a bank robbery in Williamsburg Thursday morning, and a subsequent police pursuit that ended when the suspect’s vehicle wrecked and overturned on its top in southern Laurel County. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said that the robbery...
Posted On 08 Oct 2020

Whitley County High School FFA students win multiple awards at Kentucky state competition

The Whitley County High School (WCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, recently took home several awards during state competition finishing in first place, second place and third place in various competitions. The WCHS FFA Agriculture Mechanics Team won first place for...
Posted On 08 Oct 2020

Whitley, Laurel and Bell counties all report new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Whitley, Laurel and Bell counties all reported new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday. The Whitley County Health Department reported its fourth COVID-19 fatality Wednesday. Whitley County’s first COVID-19 death happened on July 21, the second happened on Aug. 20, and the third happened on...
Posted On 07 Oct 2020

Oct. 9 W’burg blood drive planned; Oct. 13 Corbin blood drive planned

Local residents will have the opportunity to donate blood during blood drives planned for this week in Williamsburg and for next week in Corbin. A blood drive will take place on Friday, Oct. 9, from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center, which is...
Posted On 07 Oct 2020

District Court Records

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Posted On 07 Oct 2020

Lawsuits

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Posted On 07 Oct 2020

Marriages

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Posted On 07 Oct 2020

Deeds

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Posted On 07 Oct 2020

KSP recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The month of October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time set aside to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for the victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in any community, including many places in Kentucky, and affects people of different...
Posted On 06 Oct 2020