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Mack cherishes her year as Miss NIBROC, competing in Miss Kentucky Pageant

When Makayla Mack and her friend, Anna Grace Zehr, were growing up, they always went to the Miss NIBROC Pageant. They used to dream about becoming Miss NIBROC, and when they were young they would put their little heals on, and parade around the Zehr’s pool deck pretending it was...
Posted On 21 Jun 2019

Whitley County Grand Jury clears KSP trooper in fatal 2018 shooting

A Whitley County Grand Jury has determined that a Kentucky State Police trooper was justified in using lethal force last fall to kill a man, who was threatening his one-year-old child at a residence in southern Whitley County. “Lieutenant Jim Goble from the KSP Critical Incident...
Posted On 20 Jun 2019

Kiwanis Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk set for Saturday morning at Corbin High School Track

      Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. signed a proclamation Monday afternoon declaring June 22 as Kiwanis Alzheimer’s Awareness Day in Whitley County, and commending the Corbin Kiwanis Club for their community concern. White is pictured with Paul...
Posted On 20 Jun 2019

W’burg resident donates $3,000 worth of equipment to protect police K-9 dogs

Thanks to a $3,000 donation from a local resident, the Williamsburg Police Department’s K-9 dogs now have the same bullet and knife protection as their human partners. “I just kind of feel like that the animals don’t get enough credit. I am an animal activist. I think we should...
Posted On 20 Jun 2019

Corbin man gets pretrial diversion in shooting case

A Corbin man, who allegedly shot into a vehicle last year that was occupied by a woman and her young child before he lead police on a vehicle pursuit, has reached a pretrial diversion deal to resolve his case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 20 Jun 2019

W’burg man indicted for endangerment in shooting case

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Williamsburg man Monday morning for allegedly endangering the lives of two Whitley County sheriff’s deputies and two women, who were inside a home with him last month in southern Whitley County. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 20 Jun 2019

Two of four suspects in rape case arrested again

A pair of Whitley County men, who were among four people charged in connection with the alleged rape of a Williamsburg woman, that was apparently recorded on a cell phone last month, are back behind bars facing allegations that they tried to intimidate the victim in the case....
Posted On 19 Jun 2019

W’burg budget increases 8 percent, but remains tight, Mayor says

The city of Williamsburg’s budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, which starts July 1, is about 8 percent higher than the current fiscal year’s budget, but it includes no pay raises for city employees. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 19 Jun 2019

You shouldn’t expect to get all of your news for free

Nobody goes to the grocery store expecting to be given free food. No one goes to the doctor for an infection, and isn’t expecting to be charged. Nobody runs their air-conditioner and charges their cell phone without expecting to get an electric bill. No one goes to the movie...
Posted On 13 Jun 2019

Melton taking over early as leader of Williamsburg school district

Williamsburg High School Principal Tim Melton, who has been hired to serve as the school district’s next superintendent starting on July 1, will get an early start to his new position. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 13 Jun 2019