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Bulk of W’burg waterpark expansion project gets delayed

When it comes to the planned Kentucky Splash waterpark expansion and renovation, there is a little bit of good news but mostly bad news. This proposed expansion at the Kentucky Splash waterpark is now on hold due to high building costs. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Lily man charged with trafficking heroin

A joint effort between Laurel and Knox County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of a Lily man who was allegedly trafficking heroin Tuesday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Knox man pleads not guilty to thefts from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company

A not-guilty plea was entered Monday in the case of a Knox County man charged with stealing electronics from the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company plant in Corbin, where he was employed, and selling them on eBay. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Hal Rogers sponsors Black Lung bill named for Whitley Co. native

A Whitley County coal miner who died in 2018 of complications from Black Lung Disease before he could obtain his federal Black Lung Benefits is being honored with a congressional bill that would streamline the process for affected miners to secure their benefits. During a press...

Photo Gallery: ‘Roll in the Dough’ returns during 13th Region Tournament

Forcht Bank was back at The Arena in Corbin during the 13th Region Tournament recently with its, “Roll in the Dough” contest at halftime of each game. Contestants, selected from the crowd, rolled on a mat in an attempt to stick as many bills as possible to the tape in which they...

Corbin firefighters read to students at KCEOC during Read Across America

Corbin Firefighters visited several classrooms on March 7 at the KCEOC Community Action Partnership’s Laurel County Child Development Center. The firefighters read several books as part of Read Across America Month celebrations. Read Across America is a National Education...

‘It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how’ – Dr. Seuss

Students at Williamsburg Independent School had the opportunity to meet their favorite Dr. Seuss characters on March 3. As part of the Read Across America celebration, the Williamsburg Family Resource and Youth Service Center, Gear-Up and Save the Children collaborated to create...

Pepsi plant employee charged with stealing electronics

Corbin Police arrested a Pepsi Cola Bottling Company plant employee Wednesday on charges that he was stealing electronics from the facility and selling them on eBay. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Harrison, White provide updates on W’burg, Whitley Co. at chamber luncheon

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White Jr. served as the guest speakers at Tuesday’s Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. Harrison updated chamber members on several of the major...

State closes Corbin cosmetology school

During its February meeting, the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology voted to immediately suspend the license for Creations School of Cosmetology, in downtown Corbin, based upon a preliminary investigation and records review conducted by the Board. This closure sign is posted on the...