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Cause of Whitley County Detention Center inmate still unknown

The cause of death for a Woodbine man who became unresponsive while being jailed at the Whitley County Detention Center likely still won’t be known for several weeks or longer. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 20 Sep 2022
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Photo Gallery: Scenes from 2022 Old Fashioned Trading Days

  Whether it was the Oleika Shrine train, a mechanical bull ride, the magic show, the ventriloquist, face painting or enjoying some sweet treats, last week’s Old Fashioned Trading Days offered a little something for everyone.
Posted On 17 Sep 2022
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UPDATE: Williamsburg man wanted in fatal shooting arrested early Friday morning

A Williamsburg man wanted for a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Whitley County has been arrested. Martin A. Canada, 48, was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police early Friday morning. Online jail records show Canada was jailed in the Whitley County Detention...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022
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Renfro Supply Co. to create 25 jobs, expand operations in Williamsburg with nearly $8.5 million investment

Kentucky’s distribution and logistics sector is growing as Williamsburg’s Renfro Supply, which is one of the region’s largest wholesalers, will expand operations in Whitley County with a nearly $8.5 million expansion creating 25 jobs for Kentucky residents. “We are building an...
Posted On 16 Sep 2022
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Williamsburg man wanted in connection to Wednesday fatal shooting in Whitley County

Kentucky State Police are searching for a Williamsburg man following a fatal shooting that took place Wednesday night in Whitley County. According to a KSP press release, the shooting took place at approximately 11:45 p.m. at a home on Patrick Hollow Rd. after a physical...
Posted On 15 Sep 2022
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Upper Cumberland Poker Run sponsors supporting flood victims

While the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation’s annual poker run was canceled due to the July floods, the event still managed to help some needy people in southern and eastern Kentucky. The run’s sponsors diverted their contributions to provide emergency flood relief funds...
Posted On 06 Sep 2022
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Two arrested in connection to recent business burglaries

UPDATE: Two more men have been arrested following a continued investigation into multiple burglaries at area businesses that targeted stealing ATM machines. Shannon Davidson, 30, of Barbourville, and Kody Davidson, 31, of Middletown, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday evening in...
Posted On 31 Aug 2022
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Two arrested after children found living among feces, maggots

A Williamsburg man and woman are facing multiple charges, including neglect, after their home was allegedly found filled with feces, maggots and dirty diapers. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 31 Aug 2022
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2022 May Day Queen speaks on self-improvement to young girls

2022 May Day Queen MaryAlice McVey was given the opportunity to share her faith and her platform “Grit and Grace”, promoting positive self-esteem to young ladies, during Immanuel Baptist Church’s Camp 120. Camp 120 provides students, second through fifth grade, with 120 hours of...
Posted On 28 Aug 2022
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Turn lane project on US25W near Exit 15 underway

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews began a turn lane installation project on US 25W in Williamsburg on Friday. The project area will be at mile point 15.60. Preparation for the asphalt work will require temporarily reducing the roadway to a single lane, maintained by...
Posted On 26 Aug 2022
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