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Update: Suspect still hospitalized after being shot by two Jellico police officers

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting that took place early Thursday morning in Jellico, which involved two Jellico police officers. According to a TBI release, preliminary information indicates that just after 5:30 a.m., a male...
Posted On 24 Aug 2017

CHS Roastin’ Redhounds advance to state finals

Corbin High School’s Roastin’ Redhounds will compete for the state championship Friday morning. The team of Sarah Sawyers, Ken Trudelle and Makenzie Bellew defeated Bath County in the semifinals of the Kentucky Junior Chef competition at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville....

W’burg woman arrested for indecent exposure, public intoxication

A Williamsburg woman is behind bars after allegedly walking around outside naked and then trying to run from police late Thursday afternoon. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Hensley charged Kimberly R. Lawson, 34, of Mt. Morgan Road, with indecent exposure, public...
Posted On 24 Aug 2017

Local attorney first to apply for Corbin quota retail drink license

Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control has received its first application for one of Corbin’s two allocated quota retail drink licenses. 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

London man indicted for threatening parole officer in Whitley County

A Whitley County Grand Jury has indicted a London man for allegedly threatening a probation and parole officer. The grand jury issued its monthly report Monday morning, indicting Michael Wagers, 48, for intimidating a witness and for being a first-degree persistent felony...
Posted On 23 Aug 2017

Firefighters from five departments unable to save home

Despite the efforts of firefighters from five local departments, a southern Whitley County home is considered a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning. Pleasant View Fire Chief Thomas Manning said the fire was reported about 3 a.m. Approximately 18 firefighters responded...
Posted On 23 Aug 2017

Corbin man narrowly avoids being hit by falling tree limb on McFadden Drive

Chris Lockhart, the owner of this home on McFadden Drive, was getting in his car recently when he narrowly avoided getting hit by a falling tree limb. A Corbin resident is thankful to be alive after a large tree branch dropped on top of his car seconds after he climbed inside...

New report names W’burg as one of the 20 safest cities in Kentucky

Williamsburg is a pretty safe place to live. SafeWise released its Fourth Annual Safest Cities in Kentucky report on Monday, and Williamsburg ranked 18th on the list. “I just think it shows the hard work of our police department to keep us safe. I have to give real kudos to...
Posted On 09 Aug 2017

Emily Sharp crowned Miss NIBROC 2017

A University of Kentucky sophomore and 2016 graduate of South Laurel High School was named Miss NIBROC 2017 Saturday night — the 65th woman to win the honor of wearing the Miss NIBROC crown. Emily Grace Sharp, daughter of Ronda Sharp and the late Dave Sharp, was graceful and...

New law could loosen restrictions on alcohol sales

When Corbin and Williamsburg’s alcohol ordinances permitting by-the-drink sales were enacted, it was with the understanding that such sales would be in restaurants along with food service. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...