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With the 1950’s coming to a close, it was business as usual for U.S. Representative, and Williamsburg’s own, Eugene Siler, Sr.

Sports fans in Whitley County have gotten to know the name of Lindsey Shope very well since she first arrived at Whitley County High School in 2018. As a sophomore and junior, she helped guide the Lady Colonels to new heights on the softball field, including a 50th District...

At any given time, approximately 400 housing units are occupied between the Corbin and Williamsburg Housing Authorities. While many of these tenants may be individuals, many are also families, meaning the actual number of people residing in public housing is much greater. Not...

In its first year of existence, the Whitley County 4-H youth sewing club is already finding ways to make a positive difference in the community. Last week, club members made a special visit to Baptist Health Corbin (BHC) to donate travel pillows, each with a handmade cover, to...

We are currently in the middle of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s yearly mandated dead period for athletic activities across the state. It is a time to regroup, reflect and prepare for what lies ahead as another high school sports year is about to get underway.

Three Point Cafe. Petrey’s Super Market. Bailey’s Country Store. Mr. Cola Bottling Co. AB’s Barbecue Shack. These are just a few of the once-familiar local landmarks that get revisited in the pages of Diane Taylor Roberts’ new book, That’s What I Thought: Growing Up in 1960’s...

Hopefully, you have been following along in recent weeks with the ongoing special series dedicated to looking at issues related to homelessness and housing insecurity in our local area. We have spoken to a couple of faith leaders about ongoing efforts to assist those who are in...

Kentucky State Police issued a statement Friday afternoon announcing that a Whitley County man has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of distributing matter portraying a minor over 12 but under 18 in a sexual performance.

It was another successful spring season for the Williamsburg High School track and field team. The Jackets and Lady Jackets managed to compile a long list of achievements during the past season, but junior Nate Goodin and senior Lylah Mattingly gave performances worthy of a trip...

As we have already seen in the initial entries in this special series, there are many different factors that contribute to the problems of housing insecurity and homelessness. Because of that fact, there is no magic bullet that can fix things and no one individual is going to...