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Trial of brothers accused in 2008 slaying postponed

The trial for two brothers, who are accused of murder in the killing of Whitley County man nearly one year ago, has been postponed.

Posted On 02 Jun 2009

EXTRA CONTENT: Whitley Deputy Jailer arrested for DUI

A Whitley County Deputy Jailer, who was arrested last month for driving while under the influence, is still employed at the jail while officials wait to see what happens in court with her case.

Posted On 02 Jun 2009

Two injured in crash in southern Laurel County Tuesday night

One person was entrapped inside a vehicle and another was ejected following a crash shortly after 8 p.m. On old London highway Tuesday. One of the victims was transported to Baptist Regional Medical Center for treatment. The other was expected to be flown to the University of...
Posted On 02 Jun 2009

EXTRA CONTENT: W’burg Police Chief responds to lawsuit; calls allegations ‘silly’

A former Williamsburg Police Chief, who was named in a recent federal court lawsuit alleging that he helped another officer violate a Jellico woman's civil rights last year, wasn't even on duty when the incident happened, according to current Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne...

Posted On 26 May 2009

Coal company helping Whitley Schools build soccer fields

A local coal company is helping the Whitley County school district kick off its new soccer program with some free labor.
With the use of some of their contract miners, Teco Coal is helping build the district's new soccer complex adjacent to Whitley Central Intermediate...

Posted On 26 May 2009

Williamsburg spends $14,000 to improve downtown

About $14,000 has been spent recently sprucing up downtown Williamsburg thanks in large part to the Williamsburg Main Street program and local governments.

Posted On 26 May 2009

Valentine’s Day arsonist admits guilt

A Revelo man, who set a vehicle on fire next to a Lot Mud Creek home on Valentine's Day, has agreed to spend the next decade behind bars.

Posted On 26 May 2009

Whitley Fiscal Court doing good job making government more citizen-friendly

After reading Trent Knuckles’ column last week about not being able to hear much during Corbin City Commission meetings let alone understand what is being talked about, I got to thinking that this government body could take a few lessons from the Whitley County Fiscal...

Posted On 26 May 2009

Five more arrested in connection with ‘drug pipeline’

One week after Williamsburg police arrested four out of town residents for public intoxication, who were believed to be part of a prescription drug pipeline from Florida, they arrested five other out-of-towners on similar charges.

Posted On 20 May 2009

Holiday weekend offers fun for a good cause locally

If you're looking for something to do this Memorial Day weekend and want to help out some good causes along the way, then you don't have to look much further than Williamsburg.

Posted On 20 May 2009