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Proposed legislation in HB 71 not good for our communities

Imagine for a moment putting a bunch of teenagers in charge of guarding keys to liquor cabinets. Chances are one of three things is going to happen. You’re going to have several good ones, who are going to do what they are supposed to do and everything will be fine. There are...
Posted On 13 Feb 2023

Local students make UK Dean’s List

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester with several local residents making the list. A total of 8,512 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student...
Posted On 11 Feb 2023

Harrison, White keynote speakers for Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Valentine’s Day

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on...
Posted On 10 Feb 2023

KLC presents liability grant to City of Williamsburg

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) recently presented the City of Williamsburg with a 2022 liability grant. KLC members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in...
Posted On 09 Feb 2023

Corbin gets $166,667 in federal transportation grant funding

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $3,173,291 to Kentucky communities to help them develop comprehensive road safety action plans, including $166,667 that will go to the City of Corbin....
Posted On 09 Feb 2023

Stolen vehicles, auto chases and the arrest of four people

Two vehicle pursuits plus the recovery of stolen vehicles, which were taken a Williamsburg auto dealer, equaled the arrest of three North Carolina residents and the identification of a fourth suspect Tuesday evening, according to a Whitley County Sheriff’s Office investigation....
Posted On 08 Feb 2023

Gray man arrested after entering Laurel County home

A sheriff’s deputy recently arrested a Gray man, who was found inside a southern Laurel County home with a broken rear door that was allegedly not his residence. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy James Fox arrested Travis L. Blackwood, 29, of Gray, early Sunday morning and charged...
Posted On 08 Feb 2023

W’burg woman facing felony charges for nearly hitting vehicle after she allegedly shoplifted

A Williamsburg woman allegedly turned a misdemeanor shoplifting case into a felony wanton endangerment case when she nearly struck another vehicle as she left the parking lot of a Canadatown store Sunday evening, according to a sheriff’s department release and her arrest...
Posted On 08 Feb 2023

Lawsuits

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Posted On 08 Feb 2023

Marriage Licenses

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Posted On 08 Feb 2023