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More than 400 volunteers come out to help with annual Falls Cleanup

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Eastern Kentucky Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment (PRIDE) Spring Cleanup was held Saturday at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Organizers said that more than 400 people registered to volunteer for this year’s cleanup,...

Bond reduction denied for Corbin man who entered not guilty plea to sex charges

A Corbin man accused of sexual-related charges involving two different children will not be allowed a reduced bond. 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

Prosecutors challenge Wren’s appeal, ask that judge uphold jury verdict

Prosecutors are asking that an appeal filed by the Williamsburg attorney convicted on DUI and reckless driving charges earlier this year be denied. 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...

Hearing set for Corbin woman charged in connection to death of three-year-old

A hearing has been set for a Corbin woman charged in connection to the death of her three-year-old child in which prosecutors will present a condensed version of their case before a judge. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Bond reduction denied for former Whitley Co. teacher, coach facing sex charges involving minors

The former Whitley County teacher and coach who was indicted last month on multiple sexual-related charges involving a minor was arraigned Monday, where a request to reduce his bond was also denied. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Expanded Colonel Fest event set for next week, more events planned

Another season of quality events are lined up for Corbin this year, with one of the biggest on the calendar coming next week. The fourth annual Colonel Fest returns to downtown Corbin with an expanded two-day schedule this year. The event will be twice as big this year, according...

Williamsburg 2024 event schedule officially released

Williamsburg’s 2024 event calendar has officially been released, with several of those events taking place this month. Williamsburg Main Street Manager Jonathan Wyatt just recently had the posters printed chronicling the schedule of events, which have since been disbursed to...

W’Burg Tourism & Convention Center hosted craft fair Saturday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A number of local artisans set up booths inside the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on Saturday for the city’s annual craft fair. The fair included a variety of items ranging from stuffed animals to candy. Proceeds from table rentals for the...

Stalled expansion plans expected to move forward at Kentucky Splash later this year

A number of expansion plans at Kentucky Splash Waterpark that had been stalled previously due to funding issues are now expected to move forward later this year thanks to money that should be earmarked for the City of Williamsburg in the state’s newest budget. Read this story and...

W’Burg Independent celebrates Easter with egg hunt

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg Independent School held an Easter Egg Hunt for its preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade students last Friday afternoon. The hunt was held at staggered times for each grade level on the school’s football field, where hundreds...