MacArthur Bryant Taylor

MacArthur Bryant Taylor, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on April 13, 2024, at his home in Whitley City, KY.
Born on September 27, 1952, in Williamsburg, KY to the late Marie Taylor.
MacArthur leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family.
Along with his mother he is preceded in death by three brothers, Arnold Taylor, James Ray Taylor, and Roger Leon Taylor; and one sister, Nadine Perkins.
He is survived by his wife, Mandy Taylor of Whitley City, KY; children, Dianna Marie Taylor of Cincinnati, OH, Hannah Lewis (John Wheeldon) of Cincinnati, OH, Ariel Strickland of Whitley City, KY. Grace Strickland of Whitley City, KY. and Nigel Strickland of Cincinnati, OH; grandson Joseph McCoy of Cincinnati, OH; sisters, Brenda Sumner (James) of Whiltey City, KY. and Wendelin Honeycutt (Kenneth) of Williamsburg, KY; and one brother Larry Taylor (Doris Walters) of Wynfield , TN.
A public viewing to celebrate MacArthur’s life will be held at Croley Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20, at 2:00 pm in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 20,
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Danny Ephraim Peace

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the family and friends of Danny Ephraim Peace announce his passing on March 14, 2024, in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Born on January 2, 1975, in Pineville, Kentucky, Danny was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather.
Danny dedicated his life to hard work and was known for his commitment as a general laborer in the Heating and Air industry. His work ethic and passion for his profession were unparalleled, leaving a lasting impact on all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving mother, Entha Durham; step-father, Homer Brewer; father, Dean Owens; daughters, Jenny Teague (Brandon), Tira Lawson, and Olivia Danyelle Garcia: grandchildren, Kaleb Shelton, Trinity Shelton, Jace Gibson, Conner Gibson, and Elizabeth Gibson; sisters, Gina Lawson (David) and Rhonda Foister (James); nephews, Cody Lawson and Ryan Foister; niece, Sophia Foister; aunts and uncles, James Hill, Barbara Moul, David Powers (Kathy), Mark Pawers and Rosa Perkins (George); special cousins, Pamela Smiddy and Lori Powers; special niece, Ava Lynn Lawson; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shonda Renee Curnutt; aunt, Lucy Tanner; mammaw, Bernice Powers; great-grandfather, Ephraine Powers, and nephew, Anthony (Sue) Powers; and uncle, James (Beaver) Powers.
A celebration of Danny’s life was held at the David Powers Family Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky, in a graveside service on Tuesday, March 19.
The ceremony honored his legacy, life, and the profound impact he had on all those who knew him.
Danny’s spirit will live on through the memories he created and the love he shared with those around him. May he rest in peace, knowing he was deeply loved and will be eternally missed.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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, which was a return to pre-Covid numbers. During the cleanup, a variety of garbage was picked up from among the rocks along the Cumberland River and other areas of the park.

10th Annual Earth Day celebration set for Monday (April 22) in Williamsburg

The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Community Arts program will be holding its 10^th Annual Earth Day celebration on Monday (April 22) in downtown Williamsburg.

There is free admission to the event, which will take place at the Green Space on Main from 4 – 7 p.m.

There will be a free tree giveaway, free books, environmental education, a bounce house, reptile exhibit, art projects and more.

Food vendors will also be on site.

Community partners for the event, include: the Whitley County Public Library, London Children’s Museum, Whitley County Health Department, Save the Children, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry, and Cumberland Falls State Park among others.

For more information, call the Whitley County Extension Community Art Center at (606) 549-7373.

“The first Earth Day in 1970 mobilized millions of Americans from all walks of life to birth the modern environmental movement. Since then, Earth Day has evolved into the largest civic event on Earth, activating billions across 192 countries to safeguard our planet and fight for a brighter future,” according to the www.earthday.org website.

Petrey hired as new WCHS varsity girls basketball head coach

Several weeks after former Whitley County varsity girls basketball Head Coach Sean Pigman announced his resignation, the Lady Colonels have learned that their new head coach will be a familiar face to the WCHS community – Michael Petrey. (more…)

Update: Deputy jailers attacked, injured by inmate at Whitley Co. Detention Center

UPDATE

Williamsburg Police have released the name of a Whitley County Detention Center inmate, who allegedly assaulted five employees during an incident Thursday morning. Williamsburg Police Department Public Affairs Officer Steven Hill said that the man in question is Dylan Knuckles, 22.

So far no charges have been filed in connection with the incident, but Hill noted that Knuckles “will be charged.”

Hill said that it is unclear at this point whether Knuckles, who was apparently brought in by probation and parole officers, will be charged in the near future in connection with the assault, or whether investigators will wait and present the case directly to the Whitley County Grand Jury.

He is expected to face five counts of second-degree assault in connection with the attack.

ORIGINAL STORY

Details are still forthcoming, but it has been confirmed that an attack by an inmate at the Whitley County Detention Center Thursday morning resulted in non-life threatening injuries to both himself and multiple deputy jailers. (more…)

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.

Corbin Recycling Center to no longer do pickups outside of city limits

If you own or manage a business outside of the Corbin city limits and have been receiving free recycling pickups from the city, then you better start making some new plans.

New Nibroc-themed mural scheduled to be in place in time for this summer’s NIBROC Festival

Barring an unforeseen delay, there should be a new mural on the wall behind the sand volleyball court celebrating NIBROC in time for this year’s festival.

Above is an artist’s rendering of the proposed Corbin Center expansion.

Mayor signs May Day proclamation, update given in 2024 queen and tiny queen races

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus is shown with members of the Ossoli Club of Corbin signing a proclamation designating April 29 through May 4 as “May Day Week” in Corbin. May Day will take place this year on May 3. The Ossoli Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club Kentucky.

At the end of the first count in the race for May Day Queen and Tiny Queen, the Ossoli Club of Corbin has released the following results: First place in the race for May Day Queen, at this time, is Whitley Ella Hurst. Aylianna McKay is in second place. Whitley Calico is in third place. In the race for Tiny Queen, at this time Lainey Williams is in first place. Charlotte Preston is in second place. Sadie Strickland is in third place.

The Ossoli Club of Corbin will announce an update after the second count on April 19. The races will end at noon on Friday, April 26. The May Day Festival is sponsored annually by the GFWC Kentucky Ossoli Club of Corbin.

This year’s festival will be held at the Corbin Arena on Friday, May 3.