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Jerica Wilson wins Whitley County, ‘Grandparent of the Year’ Essay Contest

The Whitley County winner of the 2021-2022 Grandparent of the Year essay contest has been announced by the Whitley Area Retired Teachers Association (WARTA). This year’s winner is Jerica Wilson, a fifth grade student in Georgette Vanover’s classroom at Whitley East Elementary...
Posted On 24 Apr 2022

Local students receive Forcht Bank Community Impact Scholarships

Forcht Bank has awarded three graduating high school seniors with the Community Impact Scholarship, which is in its’ inaugural year. MaCayla Falls, Kinsey Clay and McKenna Sun will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to help further their education and aspirations. As the name...
Posted On 23 Apr 2022
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Original KFC reopens to dine-in customers Friday

After more than two years of work and delays because of COVID–19 visitors to Corbin will again have the opportunity to, “eat where it all began.” 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...

Corbin woman charged with criminal abuse

A Corbin woman was arrested Monday for allegedly abusing a man for whom she was serving as a caretaker. 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 arrested with approximately 60 pounds of marijuana Wednesday

A Williamsburg man was arrested Wednesday morning in McCreary County after McCreary County Sheriff’s deputies found him in possession of approximately 60 pound of marijuana along with pain pills, cash and firearms. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Photo Gallery: Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg fun returns: After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt returned to Briar Creek Park Saturday afternoon as dozens of youngsters turned out to hunt eggs and enjoy free hot dogs.
Posted On 22 Apr 2022

Deputies find meth, marijuana, pills, real and counterfeit currency in north Corbin hotel room Thursday

A report of suspected drug activity at a north Corbin hotel Thursday morning led to the seizure of methamphetamine marijuana and pills along with counterfeit and real U.S. currency. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John L. Lykins III, 31, of Somerset on charges of...

Mural provides a message of hope for inmates at the jail

“Where there is life there is hope,” reads the message at the top of the mural, whose audience is primarily inmates inside the Whitley County Detention Center. Mural with a message: Inmate Brandon McCullah (third from left) was the primary artist who painted this mural inside the...
Posted On 21 Apr 2022

‘Operation Ice Melt’ seeks those wanted for drug trafficking, drug possession

Nearly two dozen local police officers were up before the crack of dawn Wednesday in an attempt to round up nearly a dozen people – most of whom were wanted for drug trafficking or drug possession – in the Williamsburg Police Department’s first major drug round-up in over 10...
Posted On 20 Apr 2022

Junior Redhound Theater presents: ‘The Rockin’ Snow White Musical’ April 21-23

  What do you get when you cross a classic fairytale with early Rock ‘n Roll? The answer can be seen April 21-23 at Corbin Middle School as Junior Redhound Theater presents: “The Rockin’ Snow White Musical.” Like the famous Disney movie, Theater Director Brandise Grimes said...