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Petition submitted for alcohol vote in Williamsburg

Would allowing alcohol sales by the drink in restaurants lead Williamsburg to greater economic prosperity, or will it start the town down a slippery slope of greater alcohol use, which could result in eventual packaged alcohol sales and perhaps more?

Posted On 18 Jan 2012

Corbin man arrested in connection with metal theft from local business

A Corbin man remains in jail this week after authorities say he is connected with the theft of over $5,000 worth of scrap metal from a local business.

Two arrested in connection with December burglary; more arrests likely

So far Williamsburg police have arrested two people in connection with a Dec. 29 burglary, and say more arrests are likely.

Posted On 16 Jan 2012

Police name suspect in Knox adult store robbery

Kentucky State Police have identified the man they say robbed Dream World Adult Store at gunpoint on Jan. 4.

Williamsburg Police arrest two in connection with local burglary

So far Williamsburg police have arrested two people in connection with a Dec. 29 burglary, and say more arrests are likely.

Posted On 12 Jan 2012

After seven years, DUI charge against Williamsburg man dismissed by judge

A Williamsburg man, who was arrested in late 2004 for allegedly driving while drunk, had his charges dismissed Monday afternoon in Whitley District Court.

Posted On 11 Jan 2012

New Corbin City Manager gets warm reception from Chamber of Commerce

New Corbin City Manager Michael Phillips spoke Tuesday before a packed house at the monthly membership luncheon of the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Community forum to discuss smoking ban to be held in W’burg Thursday

A community forum about secondhand smoke is planned for Thursday evening at Williamsburg City Hall and could serve as a precursor for an anti-smoking ordinance in Williamsburg.

Posted On 11 Jan 2012

Downtown landmark Cottongim Drug closes doors Monday

A Corbin landmark closed its doors Monday.

Authorities investigating death of five-year-old boy at north Corbin motel

Local police are conducting an investigation into the death of a five-year-old boy who was staying in a north Corbin motel Thursday.