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Lawsuit filed by father of two-year-old who was fatally shot by another toddler last fall

Two-year-old Milo Brooks was fatally shot at a Whitley County home last year by another toddler, who had obtained a loaded gun that was left unattended. A criminal case still has yet to be launched in the matter; however, the child’s father has filed a lawsuit in connection to...

Open air structure being built at WC Fairgrounds will not be ready for fair

The new open-air structure being built at the Whitley County Fairgrounds will not be ready in time for the 2024 Whitley County Fair, though it is expected to host several other events later this year. The Whitley County Fiscal Court held their regular monthly meeting last...

Whitley BOE approves plans for turf softball, baseball fields

Athletics upgrades at Whitley County High School are planned to continue, as initial construction documents for a project at the baseball and softball fields have now been approved.  The Whitley County Board of Education took the first steps in the next phase of upgrades at WCHS...

Zac Hart rocks Green Space in first Country Meets City of year

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The first Country Meets City event of the year was held last Friday in downtown Williamsburg at the Green Space on Main. Though he currently resides in Nashville, Corbin-native Zac Hart returned to Whitley County to perform a variety of original music as...

Jury verdict convicting W’Burg attorney of DUI upheld by circuit court judge

James Wren, II, 68, was hoping to overturn a February verdict made by a jury in Whitley District Court that found him guilty on charges of DUI and reckless driving, though his attempt fell flat, with a judge affirming the decision made by the trial court. Read this story and more...

Corbin woman pleads guilty to multiple charges stemming from 2021 fatal crash in Laurel Co.

A Corbin woman, who was indicted for murder and other charges in 2022 by a Laurel County grand jury in connection to a fatal 2021 crash, has entered a guilty plea in exchange for an agreement from prosecutors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Former Corbin pharmacist admits to fraudulent billing in federal case

A former Corbin pharmacy owner has admitted to defrauding government health programs of more than $700,000 for medications and services that were never dispensed. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Williamsburg man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sodomy, incest

A Williamsburg man who entered a guilty plea to multiple sexual-related charges earlier this year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. 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

Grand opening held last Thursday for Jacket Farmer’s Market in W’Burg

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT A grand opening ceremony was held last Thursday at Bill Woods Park for the Jacket Farmer’s Market. The market is now operated by the Williamsburg Independent FFA and helps the program fund various expenditures throughout the year. Williamsburg...

W’Burg Ind. students getting opportunity for paid work experience through new program

A handful of Williamsburg Independent High School students are being given the opportunity to work in a field of their choosing throughout the summer getting hands-on experience while also getting paid. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...