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Rucker wants 2019 murder charge dropped

A Corbin man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in May 2019 and eluding police for more than a month has had a motion filed on his behalf to dismiss the charges against him. Nicholas Rucker, 41, faces charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a...

Inaugural ‘Country Meets City’ event brings large crowd to downtown Williamsburg

Jammin’: The City of Williamsburg’s summer events continued Friday evening with the inaugural Country Meets City series, where Paint Creek performed for a yard full of attendees at River Fog Park. The band kept the crowd entertained with a variety of original songs and classic...

Kentucky Splash kiddy pool expected to be ready next month

Kentucky Splash Waterpark opened the season without a kiddy pool structure, prompting some area residents to voice their unhappiness online, but a new structure should be installed and ready for use in the coming weeks. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Days-long multi-agency search still ongoing for missing Whitley County man

The search for a missing Whitley County man continues three days after he was last seen. Darrell Carter, of Rockholds, allegedly entered a wooded area near Gail Hart Road in search of snake weed on Sunday and did not return home. Carter was reported missing shortly after the time...

Tennessee man faces 35 charges stemming from early morning pursuit

A Tennessee man was arrested on nearly three dozen charges early Thursday morning following a vehicle pursuit with police. 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

New regional licensing office now open in London

With the Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office ceasing to issue driver’s licenses beyond this Friday, the opening of a new driver license regional office in London couldn’t have come at a better time for area residents. The new regional office in London is located at 845 S....

Knox County man indicted for allegedly restraining and choking woman

A Flat Lick man who was arrested last month after allegedly restraining and choking a woman has been indicted by a Knox 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

Dayspring Health buys portion of Cumberland Regional Mall

A multi-million-dollar comprehensive medical facility is in the works in Williamsburg following the purchase of a portion of the Cumberland Regional Mall by Dayspring Health, Inc. According to a warranty deed filed with the Whitley County Clerk’s Office, Dayspring purchased the...

Corbin man who claimed to work for CIA arrested for trespassing

A Corbin man who was stopped early Monday morning by police after allegedly being seen prowling around several Knox County businesses told officers that he worked for the CIA before being arrested. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Monhollen named as recipient for regional tourism award

The Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association, comprised of multiple counties from Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, held their annual Region Strong Awards ceremony last week, where a local community member was presented with the association’s most prestigious award. Maggy...