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Chattanooga man recaptured after jail escape

A Chattanooga man escaped from the Whitley County Detention Center Sunday afternoon but was recaptured less than two hours later thanks in part to a Williamsburg Police Department drone. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 07 Dec 2022

Williamsburg man who had standoff with police again found competent

A Williamsburg man, who is facing attempted murder charges after engaging in an hours-long standoff with police last year, has once again been found competent to stand trial. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

Pickleball courts to be available at Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center next month

Pickleball, which has been lauded as America’s fastest growing sport, is soon to be available for participation in Williamsburg, though on a limited basis initially. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Christmas star light on Corbin water tower currently busted

The renowned star atop the Corbin water tower that lights up the night sky each holiday season is currently inoperable, according to city officials, and could potentially be out of service until next year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Stivers will continue to lead as Senate president

Senator Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, has been re-elected as Senate president by acclamation after being unchallenged by his Senate colleagues. “For nearly a decade the Kentucky Senate has been in very capable care with President Robert Stivers’ leadership,” said U.S....
Posted On 06 Dec 2022
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Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation named to ‘Best of Kentucky’ list

The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KAHCF/KCAL) honored the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky at their Nov. 17 quality awards banquet, including a facility in Williamsburg. Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation was...
Posted On 05 Dec 2022
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Mountain Outreach donates to WPD for Shop with a Cop

Mountain Outreach, a ministry hosted by University of the Cumberlands, recently donated $5,000 to the Williamsburg Police Department (WPD) for the Department’s upcoming Shop with a Cop event. “I really enjoy this event. For police officers, most of the time we deal with kid...
Posted On 04 Dec 2022
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Shoe Sensation holding sock drive to benefit veterans organization

A local veterans organization will be the recipient of a sock drive currently underway at a shoe store in Williamsburg. Shoe Sensation, a regional chain of name brand family shoe stores, is hosting its Seventh Annual “Socks for Troops” fundraiser in all of its 220 plus retail...
Posted On 03 Dec 2022
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Corbin comes up short in bid to win sixth state title

(Story by Mark White and Trevor Sherman) The Corbin Redhounds attempt to win a sixth state championship came up short during a rainy Friday night at Kroger Field in Lexington. The Corbin Redhounds under the leadership of Head Coach Tom Greer lost to the Boyle County Rebels under...
Posted On 02 Dec 2022
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W’burg woman needs items for rehab facility treat bags

A Williamsburg woman is gathering items to provide 62 treat bags for a local rehabilitation facility, which serves both men and women. “Every family has been touched by addiction. This is a way to show you support recovery,” said Denise McKeehan. “This is a gonna be a way to...
Posted On 02 Dec 2022
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