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Kayaking for Kids set for this Saturday in W’burg

Organizers of a local boating race are hoping to generate more than $20,000 to help local schools and children’s programs this weekend. The seventh annual Kayaking for Kids race will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. Registration starts at the Whitley County Fairgrounds at 8 a.m....

10 people indicted by Knox County grand jury on various charges

A Knox County grand jury returned less than a dozen indictments during its latest meeting. 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

Corbin man receives life sentence for 2019 murder of pregnant girlfriend

A Corbin man was sentenced to life in prison last Wednesday for the March 2019 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, who was attempting to work with federal authorities regarding his methamphetamine operation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Final Country Meets City of season rocks downtown Williamsburg Friday night

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  Williamsburg’s final Country Meets City concert was held last Friday night, featuring the band Triple Shot. Attendees were treated to the band’s renditions of a variety of popular classic and modern hits. Chelsea’s Creations was also on-hand to provide...

Tabetha Housekeeper discusses her goals as new superintendent of Williamsburg Ind. Schools

Tabetha Housekeeper may have been selected as Williamsburg Independent School’s next superintendent just under a week ago, but she’s already planning big things for both the school and the community. Housekeeper was announced as the district’s superintendent during the...

If fiscal court approves, magisterial districts could see a slight boundary shift

Whitley County’s magisterial districts are expected to see some changes if a new map that slightly alters the boundary lines is approved by the Whitley County Fiscal Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Housekeeper named new Williamsburg Ind. superintendent

Williamsburg Independent School has a new superintendent. During the Williamsburg Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, Tabetha Housekeeper was announced as the district’s next superintendent. Housekeeper will assume the role effective July 21, making her the...

Ribbon cutting held to commemorate new learning center at Vanbeber Court

There’s a new community resource for area residents of all ages thanks to a collaborative effort between the Corbin Housing Authority, Corbin Independent Family Resource Center, Save the Children and the Corbin Public Library. A ribbon cutting was held last Friday at the Vanbeber...

Trial set for former Corbin Housing Authority director accused of theft

A jury trial has been set for the former Corbin Housing Authority director accused of taking more than $100,000 in housing authority funds over a three-year period. Samuel McCoy, 49, appeared in Whitley Circuit Court on Monday for a status hearing, where prosecutors asked for a...

WATCH: 2023 Whitley County Fair

Watch a short clip of our coverage from the 2023 Whitley County Fair here on our YouTube page.