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Special judge won’t have to recuse self in Courtney Taylor triple murder case

A special judge overseeing the Courtney Taylor capital murder triple homicide case won’t be required to recuse himself as judge in the case. 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?...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

White appointed to Ky. Coal & Mineral County Coalition

The Kentucky Coal & Mineral County Coalition, which is headquartered in Frankfort, recently held its annual election of officers and directors at the November 2018 quarterly board meeting, and unanimously elected Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. to the board of...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

Jellico Christmas open house set for Friday evening

A group of Jellico merchants are hoping that a Friday evening open house will pump up business and showcase the town’s Christmas spirit as they host their second Shopping on Main Street event. Sun Gypsy Boutique Owner Tina Davenport, one of two organizers for Friday’s event,...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

UC Christmas concert set for Sunday afternoon

To borrow a line from the old song, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Williamsburg as the first of several holiday events begins Sunday afternoon with a free Christmas concert for community members of all ages. The University of the Cumberlands Music Department will...
Posted On 28 Nov 2018

Public’s help sought to locate missing Woodbine woman

Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Woodbine woman, who was last seen over two months ago. On Sept. 22, family members contacted Kentucky State Police at Post 11 in London to report that Kristi B. Lee, 43, was last seen on Monday, Sept....
Posted On 26 Nov 2018

W’burg man indicted after leading deputies on pursuit, hitting police car

The Whitley County Grand Jury returned two separate indictments Monday against a Jellico man, who lead Whitley County authorities on an Oct. 12 chase in southern Whitley County and threatened to kill himself both before the chase and after the chase, according to court documents....
Posted On 23 Nov 2018

Williamsburg man indicted in connection with missing woman

Many questions still remain about the February disappearance and suspected killing of Williamsburg resident Laura Anderson, including where her remains are located and how many people were involved in her killing. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 23 Nov 2018

Williamsburg City Council discusses tax collection

The city of Williamsburg is hoping to soon be collecting more tax revenue without having to do any more additional work. 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 23 Nov 2018

Fire leads to drug possession charge against nurse

A Williamsburg nurse remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center following an Oct. 29 fire at her apartment, which turned up signs of drug usage, according to Williamsburg police and court records. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...
Posted On 23 Nov 2018

Williamsburg man struck by car, on life support in critical condition

A Williamsburg man is listed in critical condition and on life support after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening, according to Williamsburg police. Chief Wayne Bird said that just prior to Dustin Clark being struck by a vehicle, 911 dispatchers had received a couple of...
Posted On 23 Nov 2018