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News Brief: Corbin Tourism moving offices to downtown

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special called meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, a vote was upheld to relocate the tourism commission’s offices from the Corbin Center off of I-75 Exit 25 to the old L&N Railroad Depot building, located on Depot Street in...

$33k forfeited as part of marijuana trafficking case

Over $30,000 in cash was recently forfeited as part of a pair of plea deals in Whitley District Court involving a marijuana trafficking case and two Detroit residents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...
Posted On 14 Dec 2022

$25,000 cash bond set in drug trafficking case

Police seized over $14,000 cash and seven firearms while executing a search warrant in southern Whitley County Saturday evening. Photo courtesy of the Williamsburg Police Department Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 14 Dec 2022

Whitley County awarded grant to help build structure at fairgrounds

Whitley County is among a group of counties that were selected to receive fair grant awards. 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

Death penalty withdrawn as sentencing option in federal murder case

The death penalty is officially off the table for a Woodbine man accused of killing his girlfriend in 2019. According to a notice filed in U.S. District Court earlier this month, prosecutors in the case against Daniel Nantz, 32, who is facing murder and kidnapping charges in the...

2022 Empty Stocking Fund donations

The Corbin Rotary Club has announced donations for the 2022 Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Party to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. Donors and the amounts given include: Patil Foundation Inc. – $1,000. Walmart Store #1259 – $3,500. Rotary International...
Posted On 13 Dec 2022

More I-75 lane closures scheduled for Tuesday (Dec. 13) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 14.5) in Whitley County on Tuesday (Dec. 13) due to bridge maintenance operations. The work schedule is listed below: On Tuesday (Dec. 13) northbound...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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Intermittent I-75 right lane closures begin today (Dec. 12) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (mile points 25.0-15.0) in Whitley County will have intermittent right lane closures beginning today (Dec. 12), and will last until Friday (Dec. 16) due to slide and ditching...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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Forcht Bank donates to Shop with a Cop

Forcht Bank of London recently presented the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department’s “Shop with a Cop” program with a $250 donation. Forcht Bank staff are seen presenting the check to Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo and London Police detectives Stacy Anderkin and...
Posted On 12 Dec 2022
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Cumberlands SGA spreads holiday cheer at W’burg Health and Rehab Center

The Student Government Association (SGA) at University of the Cumberlands recently visited Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center to spread some holiday cheer. SGA hosted a Christmas Bingo event, complete with prizes and handwritten Christmas cards, which they delivered to...
Posted On 11 Dec 2022