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W’burg, Corbin, Jellico, London having July 3 fireworks

If fireworks are your thing, then you will have plenty of opportunities to view them locally on Saturday, July 3, and a couple more opportunities on Sunday, July 4. Williamsburg, Corbin, Jellico, and London are all having fireworks displays on Saturday. Barbourville and West Knox...
Posted On 01 Jul 2021

Knox Co. Grand Jury returns neglect indictment

A Knox County grand jury indicted a London man on charges of neglecting an adult and endangering her life. 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

Whitley County Detention Center and Fiscal Court named defendants in Civil Rights Action

The Whitley County Detention Center, the Whitley County Fiscal Court and various other individuals were named as defendants in a Civil Rights Action filed in the U.S. District Court.  Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

House fire traced to chewed wire

Woodbine and Oak Grove firefighters were called to a home on Ky. 26 Monday night where a fire had broken out in a wall. Woodbine Chief Rick Fore said the call came in shortly before 10 p.m. Upon arriving on scene, Fore said firefighters found the home owner attempting to douse...

Court to decide Open Records Act appeal

The court will now decide whether the Whitley County Detention Center fulfilled its obligations under the Kentucky Open Records Act. The Whitley County Detention Center has appealed the Attorney General’s decision stating that it was in violation of the Kentucky Open Records Act...

Williamsburg man charged with shooting four juveniles with air gun

A Williamsburg man was arrested after allegedly shooting four juveniles under the age of 12 with an air gun.  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

Williamsburg man charged with strangulation and assault

A Williamsburg man was arrested on charges of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault (child abuse) after police received a call about domestic violence on Newman Campbell Road.  Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Forbes names Forcht Bank best bank in Kentucky

(LEXINGTON, KY) –  Forcht Bank has recently been named the 2021 Best Bank in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Banks list. Forcht Bank is listed as the number one ranked bank in Kentucky ahead of four other banks that also made the list of Best-In-State Banks. Across...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Judicial center toilet leak causes extensive damage

The Whitley County Judicial Center in Williamsburg (the new courthouse) will remain closed all this week and possibly longer, due to a weekend water leak that caused significant damage to portions of all three floors of the building. Officials aren’t sure yet when it will reopen...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021

Jeep Jamboree, America flag displays discussed by W’burg City Council

An update about another huge Jeep Jamboree coming to Williamsburg, efforts to secure federal CARES Act grant money, the moving of a stage at Old Fashioned Trading Days, and local residents being encouraged to show their patriotism by displaying American flags were just some of...
Posted On 30 Jun 2021