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Man, who shot vehicles on I-75, arrested after long police chase

A police vehicle pursuit that started Sunday evening in Whitley County and involved a Texas man, who allegedly shot into vehicles, ended when the suspect’s vehicle came to rest against a cable barrier in Tennessee about 30 miles south of the Kentucky state line. The man was also...
Posted On 24 Oct 2018

Courtney Taylor capital murder case proceeding as scheduled

The trial of a Williamsburg woman, who allegedly killed her husband and two children last year, is proceeding to start as scheduled early next month following a pretrial conference in the case Wednesday morning. Courtney Taylor, 42, is charged with three counts of capital murder...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Corbin City Commission agrees to blacktop roads, buy new backboards

The need for upgrades, replacement and maintenance was one of the primary topics discussed during Monday’s monthly Corbin City Commission meeting, including repaving of some roads, new equipment for the recreation center and the purchase of some new computer software. Read this...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

25th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree largest one ever

This week’s 25th Annual Gateway to the Cumberlands Jeep Jamboree will be record setting with 306 Jeeps pre-registered and about 500 participants expected to attend from over 20 states. “This is the largest one I have ever seen. This is the largest that I am aware of in the 27...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Corbin man indicted for shooting into vehicle

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday morning for allegedly shooting into a vehicle last month that was occupied by a woman and her young child before leading police on a vehicle pursuit. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Whitley Co. Extension Community Arts Center highlighting local artists

The Whitley County community now has the chance to check out the works of local artists on a regular basis thanks to a new program at the Whitley County Extension Community Arts Center. Friday evening, the center hosted an art reception for local basket maker Alice Fae Weiland, a...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Whitley County School District getting STOP Tipline soon

In three to four weeks, students, staff, parents and community members will have the ability to leave anonymous tips for Whitley County School District officials via e-mail. During its monthly meeting Thursday, the Whitley County Board of Education approved an agreement with the...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Whitley County UNITE Coalition approves projects for funding

The Whitley County UNITE Coalition approved action plans from four groups Monday, who will split $4,000 in funding that the coalition receives from Operation UNITE. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Dec. 17 sentencing hearing set for convicted felon caught with guns

A Dec. 17 sentencing hearing has been set for an Ohio man, who is a convicted felon and was caught with five firearms last summer in Whitley County. 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...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018

Absentee voting underway in Whitley County

If you are going to be out of town on Election Day but you still want to vote, then you are in luck. Absentee voting has begun in Whitley County and will continue through Nov. 5, the day before Election Day. However, be sure to check both sides of your ballot to make sure you...
Posted On 17 Oct 2018