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Whitley County Health Department Director Martha Steele terminated

The Whitley County Health Department is looking for a new public health director following a special called meeting Thursday evening where the current director was terminated. The Whitley County Board of Health met in executive session for over an hour during Thursday’s special...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018

Naked Corbin man arrested in South Laurel motel room

A Corbin duo is behind bars in the Laurel County Detention Center after the man allegedly fled police on foot and ran into a southern Laurel County motel room where he allegedly hit in a bathroom naked along with a clothed female, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018

Tuesday crash victim: ‘She is very lucky to be alive’

When Paula McNealy crashed her Pontiac Vibe Tuesday morning part of her vehicle went about 10-feet off the roadway and struck a tree. The other part of her vehicle, which she was still inside of at the time, traveled at least 50 feet down a steep embankment before coming to rest....
Posted On 09 Nov 2018

Williamsburg police seize 2.6 grams of suspected meth

An Emlyn man and a Williamsburg woman are behind bars after police located suspected methamphetamine in their vehicle Friday afternoon. Williamsburg Police Officer Justin Taylor charged Desirae Davis, 25, and Travis Lee Angel, 34, with first-degree trafficking in a controlled...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018

Williamsburg Kiwanis Club donates to Impact Archery

Archery is a sport that doesn’t require any physical prowess in order to be successful, yet it does teach discipline, focus, work ethic and the drive to succeed. It gives students, who may not participate in other sports or activities, a chance to be part of a team. This was part...
Posted On 09 Nov 2018

Harrison easily wins re-election as Williamsburg mayor; incumbent council members all victorious

Williamsburg voters are apparently happy with city leadership as they gave incumbent Mayor Roddy Harrison a fourth consecutive term in office and re-elected all six Williamsburg City Council members during Tuesday’s General Election. Harrison garnered 905 votes to Dr. Bernard...
Posted On 07 Nov 2018

Nearly 36 percent of voters cast ballots in Whitley County

Nearly 36 percent of Whitley County voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots. 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 07 Nov 2018

PCAK awards $23,241 grant for parent education programs

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK), the state’s leading child abuse prevention organization, announced Monday that a $23,241 grant had been awarded to Cumberland River Behavioral Health/TriCo Mentoring to support the delivery of parent education programs in Whitley and...
Posted On 07 Nov 2018

University of the Cumberlands, Ky. Baptist Convention going their separate ways

The University of the Cumberlands is formally cutting ties with the Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC), and with that will be losing $1 million in annual funding through the KBC Cooperative Program. UC said in a recent news release that it is working with KBC leaders to take steps...
Posted On 31 Oct 2018

Local health officials recommending Hepatitis A vaccinations

If you work with the general public or in the food industry, then you should get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and remember to wash your hands thoroughly. This is the best way of preventing the spread of the disease, said Whitley County Health Department Public Health Director...
Posted On 31 Oct 2018