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Police still searching for Corbin woman indicted for murder

Police are still looking for a Corbin woman who was indicted earlier this month stemming from a 2021 crash that killed one person and injured several others. Danielle M. Kelly (AKA Danielle M. Gibbons), 39, faces charges of murder and three counts of first-degree assault after...

Local Toys for Tots group needs help to continue good work

The South-Central Kentucky Toys for Tots Campaign does a lot of good for the Tri-County and its adjoining areas, providing thousands of underprivileged children with presents during the holidays. And with the campaign’s steadied growth over the past few years, they are themselves...

Whitley County Schools faculty, staff recognized for keeping students prepared throughout pandemic

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Nearly two dozen faculty and staff members were recognized last Thursday during the Whitley County Board of Education’s monthly meeting, where each were presented with the Stilwell Award. The award, which is presented to “the unsung heroes that have gone...

New football field expected to be in place at WCHS by next season

The Whitley County High School football team will be suiting up on a newly-renovated field come next season following the official approval of design schematics and solicitation for bids last week. Members of the Whitley County Board of Education met for their regular monthly...

Corbin woman indicted for fatal 2021 crash, still being sought by police

A Corbin woman has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury in connection to a 2021 crash that killed one person and injured several others. Danielle M. Kelly (AKA Danielle M. Gibbons), 39, was named in a four-count indictment Friday on charges of murder and three counts of...

Tennessee man indicted in fatal crash that killed police officer

A Tennessee man, who is accused of killing a London police officer in a drunken car crash last month, 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...

New SADD chapter to form in Williamsburg

A new coalition is being established between multiple organizations in hopes to help make students in Williamsburg at all grade levels more successful in making smart choices for themselves and others. A meeting was held Thursday morning at Williamsburg Independent School, where...

First Lady, Miss Kentucky help unveil Little Free Library at Whitley North

 Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Story time: Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear and Miss Kentucky Hannah Edelen were both present for the unveiling of a new Little Free Library at Whitley North Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. The library, which was sponsored by Oakwood Homes...

Bids accepted for new Kentucky Splash attraction, work expected to begin soon

Work on a new Kentucky Splash Waterpark attraction—which is anticipated to be in place before the park opens for the season in May 2023—could begin by the end of the year as bids for necessary work have now been approved by the Williamsburg City Council. Read this story and more...

London man accepts plea deal in child porn case

A London man, who was set to have his case presented to a jury Tuesday, instead pled guilty to charges of possessing or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in exchange for an agreement from prosecutors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...