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Myers speaks at Kiwanis prayer breakfast

“Today we recognize the National Day of Prayer and we gather here,” Rev. Ande Myers told a group of about 100 people gathered Thursday morning for the 17th Annual Williamsburg Kiwanis Club National Day of Prayer Breakfast. “As we think about our nation and our...
Posted On 11 May 2016

Bunch discusses tax reform at luncheon

Rep. Regina Bunch expects the Kentucky General Assembly to take up the issue of comprehensive tax reform in the near future. This was part of the message she delivered to members of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce during its monthly membership luncheon Tuesday afternoon...
Posted On 11 May 2016

Inmate accused in kidnapping, ransom conspiracy

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Posted On 04 May 2016

Vandals damage Williamsburg parks

When Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison was a teacher and school officials were trying to find out who was responsible for something bad that happened at school, he used to tell his students, “I know somebody saw them. I know somebody saw something.” Then he told his...
Posted On 04 May 2016

Report: Driver who killed pedestrian was over 3 times legal limit

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Posted On 04 May 2016

Task force releases recommendations on inappropriate student-teacher relationships

In response to a request by Rep. Regina Bunch, R-Williamsburg, a state task force released a list of 10 recommendations Friday that are designed to combat inappropriate relationships between students and educators. Prompted by concerns from Bunch last April, the Education...
Posted On 04 May 2016

Community mourns loss of popular Williamsburg teacher

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Posted On 04 May 2016

Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast is Thursday

Rev. Ande Myers will be the keynote speaker Thursday during the 17th Annual Williamsburg Kiwanis Club National Day of Prayer Pancake Breakfast. Myers, who is pastor of First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, is a minister, a father, a runner, a coach and a musician in addition to...
Posted On 04 May 2016

Local officers graduate police academy

A total of 25 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated from basic training Friday at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, including Corbin Police Officer Amanda J. Neal and Williamsburg Police Officer Cody Jeffries. The graduates of Class...
Posted On 04 May 2016

Whitley County Colonel Players take home 3rd place at EKDAS 2016 Competition

The Whitley County High School Colonel Players brought home third place recently during the Eastern Kentucky Dramatic Arts Society (EKDAS) 2016 competition. In addition, student Allison Lambdin received the “Best Supporting Actress Award” during the competition and student Daniel...
Posted On 27 Apr 2016