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New app being utilized in Whitley County to help monitor defendants, those convicted of some crimes

An app is now being used in Whitley County to help some convicted or charged with crimes stay on the straight and narrow, keep court appearances, attend Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings as directed, and hopefully not use drugs. Community Treatment &...
Posted On 13 Jan 2020

Paul Parsons pleads guilty to two counts of murder in 2017 shooting deaths near Corbin

Rather than stand trial and risk possibly spending the rest of his life behind bars, a Corbin man instead pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to murder in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 20-year prison sentence. Paul Parsons, 50, pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder...
Posted On 13 Jan 2020

Battle lines officially set for 2020 election in Whitley County

The battle lines are now set for the 2020 elections in Whitley County following the passage of the candidate filing deadline at 4 p.m. Friday, and there will be a two-way race to fill the remainder of former Whitley County Clerk Kay Schwartz’s term in office. Schwartz retired on...
Posted On 10 Jan 2020

W’burg’s Shannon Barman named Ky. Mother of the Year

For the third time since 2017, a Williamsburg woman has been named the Kentucky Mother of the Year, and is in the running for the National Mother of the Year award. Shannon Barman was announced Thursday as the 2020 Kentucky Mother of the Year, and she is the 68th woman in...
Posted On 09 Jan 2020

W’burg man gets probated sentence for fleeing police

A Williamsburg man, who led police on a high-speed chase late last month from Jellico into southern Whitley County, will avoid any additional jail time thanks to a plea agreement Monday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Marcella Mountjoy remembered as a ‘classy’ lady

Former Williamsburg Mayor Marcella F. Mountjoy was a very classy lady. “Every time I talk about her I use the term classy. I can’t think of anything else better than that. She just exuded it. That is in the classroom as a teacher, as a city councilmember, especially as a mayor,”...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Six free kindergarten readiness camps set this month

Parents with children ages two thru five are being encouraged to take part in a series of free kindergarten readiness camps that start next week. The camps will take place at a total of six locations, and are creative learning programs for children. Each family will receive hands...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Dec. 1 trial set in Paul Brock triple homicide case

A trial date has been set for late this year for a Corbin man, who alleged killed three people in early 2018, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Paul Brock, 37, is charged with three counts of capital murder, fetal homicide, tampering with physical evidence and with...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

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Posted On 08 Jan 2020

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Posted On 08 Jan 2020