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W’Burg man sentenced to 25 years for multiple charges, including attempted murder

A Williamsburg man facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, who had a jury trial end in a mistrial earlier this summer has been sentenced to 25 years in prison as part of an agreement with prosecutors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Couple accused of killing 4-year-old indicted by Whitley Co. Grand Jury

The Williamsburg couple accused of killing and burying four-year-old Chloe Darnell have been indicted by a Whitley County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Rogers re-introduces black lung bill named for Whitley Co. miner

A piece of bipartisan legislation bearing the name of a Whitley County native has been reintroduced to help expedite benefits for coal miners with black lung disease. U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) and U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) reintroduced the John “J.L.” White...

Better watch out, better not cry: Annual Christmas parade held in Williamsburg

   Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Tis the Season: Despite a potential threat of rain, hundreds of people lined Main Street in downtown Williamsburg on Saturday night to take in the city’s annual “Feels Like Home” Christmas Parade. Following the parade were several events at Bill Woods...

South-Central KY Toys for Tots still accepting donations, need additional volunteers

The South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign that services Whitley County and other counties in the area is in desperate need of volunteers as the final push nears to get toys into the hands of thousands of children. As of Friday, the campaign had provided toys to nearly...

SAR, DAR members remember Pearl Harbor during ceremony in W’burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT For Honor: The Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution held a ceremony last Thursday at the Whitley County Courthouse to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The event concluded with the...

Cases dismissed against women connected to former cosmetology school in Corbin

The cases against four women connected to the Creations School of Cosmetology in Corbin that alleged multiple charges, including theft and forgery, have all been dismissed. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Christmas at the Cumberland concert held Sunday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  The University of the Cumberlands held its sixth annual Christmas at the Cumberlands concert Sunday afternoon in the O. Wayne Rollins Center, where members of the university’s bands and choir ensembles delighted attendees with a variety of Christmastime...

W’Burg’s Hanging of the Green held downtown Saturday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  A handful of area citizens braved the rain Saturday night for Williamsburg’s annual Hanging of the Green event at the Green Space on Main. Choir members from Williamsburg Independent School sang a number of carols before the town tree was ceremoniously lit.

W’Burg Christmas parade slated to take place Saturday

Christmas and parade lovers rejoice, as the City of Williamsburg’s annual Feels Like Home Christmas Parade is slated for this Saturday in downtown Williamsburg. The parade is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will take place along Main Street starting at Williamsburg Independent School...