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Fugitive claims he was working for DEA, but police say no way

  A fugitive from Georgia allegedly tried to avoid arrest Monday evening when he was approached by a Williamsburg Police Officer by claiming he was making an undercover drug buy for the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

Overdose deaths down dramatically in Whitley County

  Fewer people are dying from drug overdoses in Whitley County than in year's past, but drug abuse still remains a persistent problem in Whitley County.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

Final tally lists 75 candidates for public office in Whitley County

  The battle lines are set for the upcoming May Primary Election and in some cases the November General Election in Whitley County.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

After a year and a half on the run, shooting suspect surrenders to authorities

 A Corbin man, who has been wanted by police since a 2012 shooting incident and chase, has surrendered to authorities.

 

Posted On 22 Jan 2014

Williamsburg Police spread holiday cheer with Shop-With-A-Cop

Some of them were tiny youngsters. Others were teenagers, but all of the children, who took part in the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with a Cop program Thursday, left with a smile.

Posted On 24 Dec 2013

Resident saved from burning house by Fed Ex delivery man

A Fed Ex delivery man, who happened to be an off-duty London firefighter, is being credited with saving the life of a Williamsburg man during a house fire Friday morning.

Posted On 18 Dec 2013

Former NFL star to speak at local schools as part of lecture series

Former NFL star Wally Williams, who played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints during his 10-season playing career, will be the keynote speaker at Corbin, Williamsburg and Whitley County schools Thursday and Friday as part of the Win 1 Way lecture...

Posted On 11 Dec 2013

Alcohol suspected as factor in deadly crash on I-75 Tuesday night

 A two-vehicle crash along I-75 late Tuesday evening claimed the life of a Louisiana woman.

 
Posted On 27 Nov 2013

Williamsburg couple accused of forging prescriptions

 A Williamsburg couple is free on $7,500 surety bonds after allegedly trying to fill a forged prescription at a local pharmacy.

 
Posted On 13 Nov 2013

Williamsburg man killed by train

  A Williamsburg man died early Friday evening when he was struck by a CSX train.

Posted On 01 Nov 2013