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First round of May Day results posted

With slightly more than one week to go in the contest, early results are in for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Kentucky Ossoli Club of Corbin May Day Queen and Tiny Queen contests. At present, Emma Good is in first place in the May Queen race followed by Aubreyann...
Posted On 22 Apr 2023
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London man facing more than 20 charges from Monday evening police chase in Corbin

BEGLEY A London man is facing more than 20 charges after a pursuit with police Monday afternoon that snaked through areas near downtown Corbin before ending in a crash near the Corbin Civic Center. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 19 Apr 2023
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UK’s Kayli Bolton awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

(Story by Whitney Hale, University of Kentucky) University of Kentucky senior Kayli Bolton was awarded one of only 23 Gates Cambridge Scholarships presented nationally to students hoping to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge in England. Bolton, a University...
Posted On 16 Apr 2023
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Knox County man charged with murder following fatal shooting in Gray last week

A Knox County man is facing a murder charge following an altercation last week in which he allegedly shot a woman before fleeing the scene. The shooting occurred just before 5 a.m. at a residence on Dr. Parker Lane in the Gray community. According to a release from Kentucky State...
Posted On 13 Apr 2023
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Slide operations begin today (April 10) on KY 92E in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that slide operations will take place on KY 92E at mile point 23.62 (eastbound lane) in Whitley County beginning today (April 10), and lasting until Friday (April 14 ) at 7 p.m. The roadway will be reduced to one...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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Kentucky’s congressional delegation urges major disaster declaration for February storms

Following severe storms in February, Kentucky’s federal delegation sent a joint letter to President Joseph Biden, urging his approval of Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which would release federal funding to assist with critical clean-up...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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Police seize methamphetamine, $9,400 from Keavy man

A Keavy man is facing a drug trafficking charge following a multi-week investigation by the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force. Since mid-February the task force, which includes the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department and the London Police Department, has conducted an...
Posted On 06 Apr 2023
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PT Solutions welcomes new physical therapist

PT Solutions of Williamsburg would like to announce the addition of Physical Therapist Zachary Culver to the team. Culver is a young and energetic physical therapist who desires to be a servant to his community, according to a PT Solutions release. He is a 2014 alumni of...
Posted On 01 Apr 2023
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Williamsburg FFA wins regional awards

The newly added Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at Williamsburg Independent School had a successful first appearance at the Kentucky River regional competition this past week. The competition consisted of multiple categories of public speaking along with a talent contest....
Posted On 01 Apr 2023
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AEW coming to The Corbin Arena May 12

One of the biggest wrestling promotions in the country is coming to The Corbin Arena for the first time in May. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced Thursday that AEW House Rules would be coming to The Corbin Arena for a show on Friday, May 12, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets went on...
Posted On 31 Mar 2023
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