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Kentucky Splash Waterpark eyeing July 1 opening

If all goes well, it appears that the Kentucky Splash Waterpark will open for business this summer, but expect the park to look quite a bit different than what it normally does with one-third or one-half of the usual number of guests being allowed to enter. “We are still moving...
Posted On 12 Jun 2020

Monday is deadline to request ballot for June 23rd election be mailed

Close of business Monday is the deadline to request a ballot for the June 23 primary ballot be mailed to a voter’s residence. The request may either be made through the state website, www.govoteky.com, or by contacting the clerk’s office at 549-6002. Willis said as of Friday, 679...

$500 reward offered for arrest, successful prosecution of Briar Creek Park vandals

The Williamsburg Tourism Commission is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalizing a slide at Briar Creek Park that will cost several thousand dollars to repair. Williamsburg Tourism Director Alvin Sharpe said...
Posted On 12 Jun 2020

Body of missing Hazard man recovered from Laurel River Friday morning

After nearly 80 hours of searching, the body of a Hazard man was recovered Friday morning from the Laurel River below the Laurel Lake dam. Woodbine Search and Rescue, along with other first responders had been searching for 22-year-old Tyler Russell since Saturday night when he...

First Cumberland Valley Cruise-in of 2020 to be held Saturday

Kentucky is slowly returning to normal as the COVID–19 lockdown has loosened, and one of downtown Corbin’s most popular events, the Cumberland Valley Cruise-in, will take place as scheduled on Saturday. Chris McQueen, one of the event organizers, said after speaking with Corbin...

Whitley County man gets 40 months for cyberstalking federal witness, making false statement to federal agent

A Whitley County man, who pleaded guilty in February to federal charges of cyberstalking a witness in an ATF investigation, and making false statements to a federal agent, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Kenneth Andrew Dodd, 28, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge...

Remains of local Korean War soldier identified almost 70 years after he went MIA

Another local hero will be returning to Whitley County as officials with the U.S. Department of Defense recently announced that the remains of Army Corporal Billie Joe Hash have been positively identified. Hash, who served with the Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery...

Q&A with 82nd Rep. District candidates Regina Huff and Matt Anderson

State Representative – Kentucky’s 82nd District Q&A with candidates Regina Petrey Huff and Matt Anderson NJ: Why are you running for the office of State Representative again in this election? RH: I am seeking re-election as State Representative of the 82nd District to...
Posted On 10 Jun 2020
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Armed Tri-County Reserve says it was there to support peaceful protests

As Kentuckians for Change held its Black Lives Matter protest Thursday night in downtown Corbin, a group of nine people armed with rifles and handguns stood watching from across Main Street. The group was part of Tri–County Reserve. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Black Lives Matter protest organizers say three-night event proved successful

Kentuckians for Change organizers, who led the Black Lives Matter protests that occurred in Corbin said the event held Thursday, Friday and Saturday was peaceful, drawing almost 300 people over the three nights. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...