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AT&T’s Sanchez talks 5G access during monthly chamber luncheon Tuesday

Since 2019, AT&T has added three new cell towers in Whitley County and the company is now providing 5G service to more than 1,900 households in Corbin. This was part of the message that AT&T Kentucky President Carlos E. Sanchez delivered as the keynote speaker for the...
Posted On 10 Nov 2022

Ellison arrested for drug trafficking

A Rockholds man was arrested for drug trafficking early Sunday evening for allegedly selling methamphetamine on at least one occasion to a Williamsburg Police Department confidential informant, according to an arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022

London man accepts plea deal in child porn case

A London man, who was set to have his case presented to a jury Tuesday, instead pled guilty to charges of possessing or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in exchange for an agreement from prosecutors. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Knoxville comedian bringing stand-up show to Williamsburg

Williamsburg and surrounding area residents who enjoy stand-up comedy are in for a treat this weekend, as Knoxville comedian Ryan Cloud is set to take the stage at The Butcher’s Pub on Saturday night. The show, which starts at 9 p.m., will feature an hour of laughs as Cloud...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022
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Whitley County Extension Community Art Center hosts soap-making event

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A soap-making class was held Friday evening at the Whitley County Extension Community Art Center, where attendees learned how to create natural soaps using goat milk and honey bases. The class was led by Laura Rogers with Kentucky State University.

Several Veteran’s Day events lined up for Friday

Local schools and other organizations are planning various Veteran’s Day ceremonies Friday to celebrate area veterans and thank them for their service. Below is a partial list of some programs being planned. • Whitley County High School and the JROTC program will be holding a...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Whitley County Detention Center

Family members of a Whitley County man, who died while in custody at the Whitley County Detention Center in September, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against Whitley County and several individuals working at the jail. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022

Davis holds off write-in candidate Thornton in Third-District Constable race

After fending off five opponents in the May Primary Election to secure the Republican nomination for Third-District Constable, Jordan Davis probably thought he had smooth sailing to win the office in the November General Election as there was no Democrat on any independents in...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022

Whitley County voter turnout exceeds expectations

Whitley County Clerk Carolyn Willis initially hoped for a 30 percent voter turnout for Tuesday General Election, but had those projections exceeded as 36.1 percent of voters turned out to cast their ballots or 10,228 total votes. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022

Corbin City Commission getting two new members

The Corbin City Commission is getting two members next year. 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
Posted On 09 Nov 2022