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Cole case delayed as defense lawyers seek own psychiatrist

A Williamsburg man, who tried to have his name changed to Victor Von Frankenstein one week before he allegedly killed someone earlier this year and who has since been found competent to stand trial, won’t find out until next month at the earliest when he will stand trial. Read...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018

Brock capital murder case delayed six more months due to lab testing backlog

A Corbin man, who allegedly killed three people in February, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child, will be spending significantly more time behind bars before he receives a trial date in his case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018

Lexington semi driver suffers minor injuries in I-75 crash

A Lexington man suffered minor injuries when the tractor trailer he was driving crashed along I-75 Monday morning. The crash happened about 9 a.m. about 100 yards south of the 18 mile mark. Jermone Norman Jr., 34, was driving a 2019 International north when he lost control, over...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018

Williamsburg Christmas Bazaar, parade set for Saturday

Williamsburg will be packed with the Christmas spirit this weekend with a Christmas bazaar Saturday morning, a Christmas parade Saturday evening and a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon. The Fourth Annual Williamsburg Christmas Bazaar that will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018

Unemployment rate rises locally, across the state

Unemployment rates rose in 76 Kentucky counties between October 2017 and October 2018, including Whitley, Laurel and McCreary counties, fell in 34, including Knox and Bell counties, and stayed the same in 10 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an...
Posted On 05 Dec 2018

Jellico Community Hospital getting new owner

Jellico Community Hospital (JCH) will soon be under new ownership. Rennova Health Inc., which is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, announced Monday to that it had entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire Jellico Community Hospital and its CarePlus Center...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

Arson suspected in Tuesday trailer fire

Arson is suspected in an early Tuesday morning blaze that destroyed a trailer. Goldbug firefighters were dispatched to 368 Hanging Rock Road about 1:41 a.m. to a report that an older model, singlewide trailer was on fire with flames visible through the window. “When we got on...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

Deputy jailer finds drugs hidden inside woman’s body cavity

A Williamsburg woman is facing multiple charges after deputy jailers discovered drugs hidden inside a body cavity after she was arrested Sunday evening. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

Williamsburg police arrest two after drugs found in motel room

A Williamsburg man and a Corbin woman are behind bars after police found drugs in their motel room late Sunday evening. 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 28 Nov 2018

Taylor lawyers want to suppress statement to police

Lawyers for a Williamsburg woman, who is facing a possible death sentence for killing her husband and two children last year, want a recorded statement that she made to police from her hospital bed three days after the incident excluded from evidence when her case goes to trial....
Posted On 28 Nov 2018