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WCHS graduate being considered for National FFA position

A recent Whitley County High School graduate is currently vying for one of the few available spots as a National FFA officer, marking the first time someone from Whitley County has been considered for a position at the national level. Each year, every state’s FFA association can...

Lily man charged with distribution of child pornography enters guilty plea

A Lily man facing federal child porn charges has entered a guilty plea as part of an agreement with prosecutors. James Jones 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

Whitley Co. first responders debuting new high tech drone

First responders in Whitley County will now have the advantage of an aerial perspective for search and rescue missions, disaster events and more thanks to a recent grant. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Laurel Grand Jury indicts man in connection with stabbing incident in Keavy

A London man accused of stabbing a 73-year-old woman earlier this month has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury in connection to the incident. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

River Stomp Bluegrass Festival brings good time to W’Burg

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The Whitley County Fairgrounds was alive with music last Friday and Saturday as the River Stomp Bluegrass Festival  brought crowds out for the annual event. Of the many musicians taking the stage over the course of the two-day event was the Whiskey Bent...

De-annexation efforts underway at I-75 Exit 29

The process of de-annexing at Exit 29 has begun by the London City Council. 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

Charges dropped against Whitley deputy jailer in contraband case

The charges against a former Whitley County deputy jailer accused of working with inmates to bring contraband into the Whitley County Detention Center have been dropped, but the case likely isn’t going away entirely.

NIBROC carnival worker indicted on multiple charges by Whitley Co. Grand Jury

The carnival worker accused of causing a mass panic during this year’s NIBROC Festival has been indicted by a Whitley County grand jury on multiple charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

One killed, several others injured during Thursday night crash in W’Burg

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police have released more information regarding Thursday night’s fatal crash in Williamsburg, including the identity of the deceased individual. According to a release from KSP, a 2011 Ford Fusion being operated by an unnamed minor was traveling in the...

Williamsburg celebrates its heritage…

 Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The Whitley County Historical and Genealogical Society held its annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday in Williamsburg. The event, which was held at the historical and geneological society’s museum inside the old train depot near downtown, featured...