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Corbin fireworks Tuesday night; W’burg, Jellico, Barbourville Wednesday night

If you like fireworks, then you will have the opportunity to view them over the course of next couple of nights in local towns. Corbin will hold its Independence Day celebration, which is complete with fireworks, on Tuesday, July 3, and Williamsburg, Barbourville and Jellico will...
Posted On 03 Jul 2018

W’burg woman accused of threatening to kill police officer

A homeless Williamsburg woman allegedly threatened to kill a Williamsburg police officer after he arrested her and booked her into the Whitley County Detention Center early Sunday evening. Williamsburg Police Sgt. Brandon White initially charged Billie Jean Satterfield, 44, with...
Posted On 03 Jul 2018

Duo arrested for drug trafficking after almost hitting police car

Two Corbin men are behind bars on drug trafficking and other charges after the vehicle they were in allegedly almost hit a police cruiser Sunday afternoon. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonas Saunders charged the driver, Danny Ray McGinnis, 60, of Whippoorwill Road, and...
Posted On 03 Jul 2018

W’burg block parties resume Friday night

Lexington-based band “Off the Clock” wowed the crowd at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on June 22 as part of the Williamsburg Main Street Program’s summer block party series. The series of free concerts returns to Bill Woods Park this Friday night with...
Posted On 03 Jul 2018

Aug. 6 competency hearing set for murder suspect

A competency hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 6 to determine whether a Williamsburg man is competent to stand trial for stabbing someone to death earlier this year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...
Posted On 03 Jul 2018

Fugitive in Jellico arson case captured in Whitley County

An investigation into a possible domestic dispute lead to the capture of a southern Whitley County man early Wednesday morning, who was wanted in connection with a Jellico arson case. Whitley County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dave Lennon arrested Randy Joe Jones, 34, of 3735 Lot Mud Creek...
Posted On 29 Jun 2018

Second Kim’s Hometown Pharmacist indicted in federal court

A second Kim’s Hometown pharmacist is facing a criminal charge in federal court. On June 26, Kim’s Hometown Pharmacy owner and operator Kimberly Jones was arrested in connection with a 28-count federal indictment stemming from alleged illegal activity at the pharmacy. She is...
Posted On 28 Jun 2018

Local men caught inside empty home charged with burglary

Two men are facing burglary charges after being caught hiding in a vacant Williamsburg residence Thursday afternoon. 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 27 Jun 2018

Whitley County Fiscal Court approves new budget

The Whitley County Fiscal Court is anticipating having a little more money to spend next fiscal year. During the June 19 monthly meeting, the fiscal court approved the second reading of the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget ordinance. The 2018-2019 fiscal year starts on July 1, 2018....
Posted On 27 Jun 2018

Motorcycle strikes SUV Monday

An Indiana man had to be transported to the hospital early Monday afternoon after his motorcycle struck an SUV near Exit 11 in Williamsburg. Williamsburg Police Officer Greg Rhoades said that Michael Cross, 47, of Frankfort, Indiana, was travelling on Ky. 92 about 12:30 p.m. on a...
Posted On 27 Jun 2018