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Woman’s reason for allegedly taking school bus unclear

It is unclear why a Henry County woman ended up in Whitley County either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning and why she allegedly stole a Whitley County school bus that was recovered in Barbourville early Sunday afternoon. “That’s two questions that I can not answer,”...
Posted On 13 May 2019

Judge denies request to release truck used in homicide case

The owner of a pick-up truck, which is being held in evidence by the Corbin Police Department and was allegedly used to transport a dead body, would like to have their truck back because she needs a vehicle to drive, but a Whitley Circuit Judge shot down that request Tuesday...
Posted On 09 May 2019

Whitley County gets $515,213 road fund check

As the old saying goes, you can tell it’s an election year when the roads get paved. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet official Gray Tomblyn II poses Tuesday afternoon with Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and members of the fiscal court after announcing over $500,000...
Posted On 08 May 2019

Williamsburg, Corbin high schools in the top 3,000 nationally according to U.S. News and World Report

Two high schools in Whitley County ranked well in a recently published national news magazine’s online list of the best high schools in the state and country. Williamsburg High School was the 27th top school listed in the state, and Corbin High School was the 32nd top school out...
Posted On 08 May 2019

W’burg’s Michelle Myers named Kentucky Mother of the Year

A Williamsburg woman has been named Kentucky Mother of the Year after being nominated by a friend, who also won the award in recent years. Michelle Myers has been named Kentucky Mother of the Year. Michelle Myers found out in mid-February that American Mothers Inc. had selected...
Posted On 08 May 2019

Williamsburg National Historic District approved

Williamsburg now has a National Historic District. This is a map for the new historic district in downtown Williamsburg. Dr. Jim Moss, chairman of the Williamsburg Historic Preservation Commission, said that the United States Department of the Interior approved the creation of...
Posted On 08 May 2019

W’burg Historic Preservation Commission hopes inspections will lead to preservation of old buildings

The number one cause of loss of historic buildings is deterioration, and this is something the Williamsburg Historic Preservation Commission is hoping to prevent through an inspection process of historic buildings that began recently. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 08 May 2019

Whitley deputies answered 1,371 complaints in April

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has reported its activity for the month of April. During April, deputies answered 1,371 complaints and investigated 35 vehicle collisions. In addition, deputies investigated 36 criminal cases and made 116 criminal arrests. For the first...
Posted On 08 May 2019

When it comes to prayer, sometimes ‘wait’ is one of the hardest answers to hear

God always answers prayers and usually in one of three ways. 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 08 May 2019

Rockholds man arrested on multiple warrants

A Rockholds man, who had several outstanding arrest warrants, was apprehended late Thursday evening, according to a Whitley County Sheriff’s Department release. Shortly before 11 p.m., Deputies Chad Estep, Chad Foley, Sgt. Jonas Saunders and Court Security Officer Clay Shelton...
Posted On 03 May 2019