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Williamsburg School Board approves summer feeding program

Williamsburg Independent School Board unanimously approved the district’s application to participate in the summer feeding program during its Feb. 23 meeting. “They have gone above and beyond,” said Superintendent Tim Melton. Melton said Cafeteria Manager Deb Tamblin and the...

Laurel County remains in the orange zone while Whitley, Knox and Bell counties remain red

Laurel County remains in the orange zone while Whitley, Knox and Bell counties each remain in the red zone based on their COVID-19 incidence rates. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced six additional COVID–19 cases on Thursday, bringing the county’s total...

Two juveniles airlifted after single vehicle crash

Two individuals were airlifted after a single vehicle accident that resulted in the driver being arrested. Courtesy of Laurel Sheriff’s Office 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...

Flooding covers parts of Williamsburg

Heavy rains last week caused flooding throughout Kentucky. Williamsburg saw high water, but the flooding did not compare to the 2020 flood which was the third highest in the county’s history. Areas such as Briar Creek Park and Three Point were under water Monday.
Posted On 04 Mar 2021

Week-long roundup ends with 23 drug arrests

Two Corbin men were among 23 individuals that Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested as part of a week-long roundup of individuals suspected of trafficking in and possession of methamphetamine and/or heroin. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

March 6 Black Balloon Day raising overdose awareness

If you don’t know someone impacted by drug addiction, then you can quit reading this story now. Unfortunately, just about every one of you that read that first sentence is still reading. Even if you are fortunate enough not to have had someone from your own family impacted by...
Posted On 04 Mar 2021

Corbin responds to Laurel County’s Facebook post

The Corbin City Commission held a special called meeting Wednesday where it unanimously passed two documents relating to the annexation of Exit 29. 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...

Deputies arrest Corbin man on drug charges

A Corbin man was arrested early Tuesday morning on a charge of trafficking methamphetamine. 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

Suspect in DUI case accused of assaulting emergency room nurse

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies say a Corbin man was under the influence of alcohol when he wrecked his SUV and then attempted to punch an EMT, and, later, hit a nurse at Baptist Health Corbin Saturday afternoon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Man allegedly points gun at woman

A Corbin man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman’s face at a north Corbin residence. 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