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W’burg Sav-a-Lot presents $5,000 check to Toys for Tots

The South-Central Kentucky US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Campaign, sponsored by the JC Paul Detachment 1448, Marine Corps League, was on hand last Friday to accept a $5.000 donation from The Houchens Food Group DBA Sav-A-Lot and IGA food stores. During September a fundraiser was...
Posted On 03 Nov 2022
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Two constitutional amendment votes to be posed to voters next week

In addition to the many names to be found vying for various state and local offices on next week’s ballot, voters may notice two additional options on the back of their ballot. Despite being relegated to the back, those options—which will be simple “yes” or “no” selections—carry...

Fall festival held at Hillcrest last week

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A fall festival was held Friday for residents at Hillcrest Nursing Home, where friends and family gathered to celebrate the season with games, music, costumes and candy. Staff members and residents also dressed up and handed out candy to children who came...

‘Say Boo to Bullying’ Ghost Walk brings crowds to downtown Williamsburg Saturday

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Say Boo to Bullying Ghost Walk was held Saturday evening in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees began at Williamsburg Independent School and trekked down Main Street toward River Fog Park, where, along the way, high school students from Williamsburg...

Williamsburg Independent Elementary enjoys trip to Sally Gap Pumpkin Patch

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg Independent Elementary School students spent some of last week outside the classroom, as each grade level took turns visiting the Sally Gap Pumpkin Patch. First grade students made their way to the pumpkin patch on Thursday, where they got to...

Early voting starts Thursday (Nov. 3) in Whitley County

Whitley County residents wanting to vote in the upcoming November General Election will have a couple of different options to do so in the coming days. While absentee voting for those, who will be unable to go to the polls on Election Day (Nov. 8), has been underway for about one...
Posted On 02 Nov 2022

Fire destroys abandoned garage Sunday

Despite the efforts of about 20 firefighters from two volunteer fire departments, first responders were unable to save a metal garage Sunday afternoon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...
Posted On 02 Nov 2022

Tennessee man indicted for allegedly attempting to run over deputies in Knox County

A Tennessee man who allegedly attempted to run over law enforcement officers with his vehicle following an altercation over the summer was indicted Friday by a Knox County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Whitley County outdoor burning ban lifted

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. signed an executive order Tuesday morning rescinding the countywide burning ban that he put into place eight days earlier. State and federal bands are still enforceable the new order notes. White originally put the order into effect at...
Posted On 02 Nov 2022

Mississippi police shoot, kill Corbin man after pursuit

Mississippi police shot and killed a Corbin man late last month, who was tied to a Kentucky missing person investigation. 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 02 Nov 2022