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Fire guts Cox and Son Funeral Home in Jellico

A fire that broke out sometime Wednesday afternoon at Cox and Son Funeral Home in Jellico has completely gutted the establishment, which has been a staple of the community for more than 100 years. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, where firefighters worked at the scene...

Annual bell ringing ceremony held at UC last Thursday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing ceremony was held Thursday morning at Patriot Park on the campus of University of the Cumberlands, where several dozen people were in attendance to celebrate Independence Day through a variety of patriotic songs and...

Corbin man indicted for robbery, promoting contraband in Knox County

A Corbin man has been indicted in Knox County for allegedly robbing a woman and then later allegedly bringing drugs into the jail. 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

Federal lawsuit filed for breach of contract in most-recent closure of Jellico Hospital

A lawsuit filed in federal court last month peels back the curtain on some of the events that took place behind the scenes that caused Jellico Hospital to close once again earlier this year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

W’Burg hot dog eating contest held on July 4

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Independence Day Festivities in Williamsburg included many of the same events residents have come to love over the years, including the annual hot dog eating contest at Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Dozens of contestants both young and old gathered under the...

New housing development for elderly could be coming to W’Burg

A new housing development for elderly residents could be in the works in downtown Williamsburg. 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

Laurel Co. Grand Jury indicts shooting suspect

A London man, who allegedly shot another man at an apartment complex earlier this year, has been indicted by a Laurel 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

Williamsburg Housing Authority gets clean audit in review of last fiscal year

The Williamsburg Housing Authority received a clean bill of health in their yearly audit, with auditors noting that no adverse findings were made. An audit report for the housing authority’s 2022-2023 fiscal year was presented to the Williamsburg Housing Board during their...

London man indicted for attempted murder of federal officers, other charges in Laurel Co. and federal court

A London man who was wanted in Virginia and led local police on a vehicle pursuit in May before allegedly attempting to shoot officers has been indicted by both a Laurel County grand jury and a U.S. grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

City of Williamsburg sets budget for next fiscal year, raises for employees included

The City of Williamsburg’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget has been set, and it includes raises for city employees. 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