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Local groups host Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

Over a dozen people turned out on a dreary overcast day Monday to take part in Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day outside of the old Whitley County Courthouse in Williamsburg. This is the 11th year for the ceremony, which is sponsored by the William Whitley Chapter of the National...
Posted On 09 Dec 2020

Pursuit leads to recovery of $55k Jeep

A $55,000 jeep was recovered after a two-county car chase Sunday. 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

Wide load restrictions coming to I-75, U.S. 25 in Laurel County

Wide loads coming south on Interstate 75 through Laurel County will be forced to detour through Pulaski County beginning Friday. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet stated that wide load restrictions will affect southbound I-75 between mile points 41.5 and 42....

Lowe’s Donates to Toys for Tots

Lowes recently presented the South Central Kentucky Toys for Tots campaign with over $2,000 worth of much needed materials to keep the campaign moving, such as a refrigerator for volunteer’s refreshments, a Christmas tree with decorations, hand sanitizer, face masks and shields,...
Posted On 08 Dec 2020
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Whitley and Bell County both report new COVID-19 related deaths

Both Whitley and Bell County have reported additional deaths over the last three days. The Whitley County Health Department announced 45 additional COVID–19 cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total to 1,622. Over the weekend the health department reported 37 new cases...

Corbin woman dies after being hit by truck Friday night

A Corbin woman was killed Friday night when she was struck by a pickup truck as she attempted to cross U.S. 25E on foot. Corbin Police identified the victim as Lalanya Rees, age 50. Corbin Police Officer Robbie Hodge said the incident occurred at 9:20 p.m. in the northbound lanes...

Williamsburg Walmart to close for cleaning and stocking beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday

Officials at the Walmart in Williamsburg announced Monday that the store will be closing at 2 p.m. for additional cleaning and restocking. “Everything we’re doing is for the well-being of our associates and customers, and in consideration of guidance by the Centers for Disease...

Harbor Freight to open in London

Harbor Freight Tools, which bills itself as America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will soon be opening a new store in London. The new store will be located at 566 W Highway 192, and is expected to open early next year. A grand opening...
Posted On 07 Dec 2020
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WoodmenLife donates to COVID efforts

WoodmenLife Chapter 884 recently donated $300 to Restoration Ministries to assist with their COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation is part of a nationwide campaign to support community organizations as they work to provide assistance to those affected by the pandemic. WoodmenLife...
Posted On 06 Dec 2020
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Croley talks the future of farming in Kentucky

(Story By Trevor Sherman) Local farmer Garrett Croley talks the future of the farming industry in our state, as well as why he himself is #StillFarming Last month we met Kyle Hubbs, a Knox County cattle farmer and Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) board member who helped to explain what...
Posted On 06 Dec 2020
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