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Double murder suspect wants to fire public defender

A Corbin man, who is accused of killing two people in June, asked the judge in his case Monday afternoon for a new lawyer, and he doesn’t think he has gotten all the discovery evidence that he is entitled to receive, he said in court. He also requested a speedy trial, which the...
Posted On 07 Mar 2018

All tickets snatched up quickly for Terry Bradshaw speech at UC

It took less than one day for all tickets to be snatched up to hear NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw speak at the University of the Cumberlands next month. Bradshaw, a four-time Super Bowl champion and television personality, will be the keynote speaker for the University of the...
Posted On 07 Mar 2018

UofC online criminal justice program ranks among best

The University of the Cumberlands online criminal justice program has been ranked among the best in the country, according to a leading education resource. CriminalJusticeDegreeSchools.com recently published its list of the top ranked online bachelor’s programs in criminal...
Posted On 07 Mar 2018

Celebrating 200 years: Williamsburg’s founder, Samuel Cox, was a man, who wore many hats

On April 7, 2018, Williamsburg and Whitley County leaders will dedicate a historical marker near the present-day courthouse in honor of Samuel Cox, who is celebrated as the “Father of Williamsburg,” but who was Samuel Cox? Cox, who is known as the father of Williamsburg and its...
Posted On 05 Mar 2018

Rockholds teenager on bicycle hit by SUV, flown out Friday afternoon

A 14-year-old Whitley County boy, who was riding a bicycle, had to be flown out by emergency medical helicopter Friday afternoon after being struck by a woman driving on a suspended license, according to police and court records. The accident happened in the Rockholds area about...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018

Whitley County deputies seize $6,000, drugs Thursday

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated over $6,000 cash and several drugs while executing a search warrant late Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Colan Harrell said that this is one of the largest cash seizures his department has made, and the case has been under investigation...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018

Williamsburg Police bringing active shooter training to the city July 9-10

As more and more mass killings happen across not only the country but also the world, more and more people are asking what they should do in the event of a violent intruder or active shooter in their work place, school or house of worship. Should they fight? Should they hide?...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018

Wrestlers entertain at day treatment

Their welcomed visitors bore names like Cowboy Larry McCoy, who is the champion, and Tank Evans, who sports a black mask. There was also the lady wrestler, Miss Beth, and announcer John Savage. For 60 or so special participants in Cumberland River Behavioral Health’s (which is...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018

Two arrested after toddler found in home with drug-filled needle

Thursday evening, Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies and Kentucky State Police went to a Williamsburg home searching for a man wanted for allegedly violating his parole, and found the suspect, drugs, and a toddler at the residence. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 01 Mar 2018

Eastern Kentucky roads, bridges need repairs, but local governments lack funds to do so, TRIP report confirms

A series of reports released Wednesday examines the condition of Eastern Kentucky’s local roads and bridges, traffic safety and fatalities and the most pressing transportation needs. It largely concludes that county, local and state governments simply don’t have anywhere near the...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018