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Federal judge sentences former KSP trooper to six months in prison

A former Kentucky State Trooper, who pleaded guilty to a federal charge earlier this year stemming from an August 2020 incident, has been sentenced to six months in prison. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 19 Jun 2024
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Williamsburg man who robbed Corbin bank in 2018 sentenced to 25 years

A Williamsburg man who was arrested in November 2018 for robbing a Corbin bank has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. 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

Housing Insecurity: KCEOC rep talks barriers to security and sustainability

Imagine for a moment that an unfortunate series of events has left you with no immediate permanent housing options. Perhaps you have been in this position before. Now imagine that you are doing all of the work necessary to get yourself back on the track to self-sustainability....

Local author uses cartel-connected father as inspiration for new book, available now

“I want people to walk away knowing that these things happened in this area, and nobody knew. I also want them to know that you don’t have to let the things that you have witnessed define who you are now. Instead, you can use it as motivation to not be that way. You can be...

Photo Gallery: Cumberland Valley Cruise-In

Several people turned out Saturday in downtown Corbin for the second Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season.
Posted On 14 Jun 2024

Corbin Garden Club recognized

The Corbin Garden Club received national honors at the National Garden Club Convention in Denver, Colorado, which was held June 2–5. The Corbin club received top honors for their work to recognize National Garden Week in 2023. To bring recognition to the work of both the National...
Posted On 14 Jun 2024
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Corbin Senior Citizen Center receiving state funds for kitchen upgrade

It was announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office that a total of $8.5 million is being awarded to help fund a total of twelve improvement projects to community facilities across the Commonwealth.

New principals named at Boston, W’burg

Students at Boston Elementary School and Williamsburg Independent School will have new principals when they return to classes this fall. The Whitley County School District announced Monday that Jordan McCumbers has been selected as the new principal at Boston. He is a Whitley...
Posted On 13 Jun 2024
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Grace Health celebrates ribbon cutting of new Corbin medical campus

Grace Health’s Medical Campus in Corbin, which opened late last year, is having a transformative impact on the region, according to U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who is Dean of the House. “This new comprehensive medical facility is eliminating hurdles to rural healthcare, allowing folks...
Posted On 13 Jun 2024
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Several events planned this weekend in W’Burg

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Williamsburg has got you covered. There are several events lined up for Friday and Saturday in downtown Williamsburg, beginning with the second-annual Main Squeeze Lemonade Stand Contest, which is set to take place beginning at...