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Keavy man indicted for unlawful imprisonment, second-degree assault

A Keavy man, who allegedly led police in a pursuit during an active reported kidnapping, was indicted earlier this month by a Laurel County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not...

Shoplifting suspect leads W’burg police on 100 mph chase

A Lexington woman remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center after allegedly shoplifting from the Williamsburg Walmart and leading police on a vehicle pursuit that reached a speed of 100 mph before ending just inside Tennessee. Read this story and more for just...
Posted On 29 May 2024

Strong storms pound local area over holiday weekend

It appears damage from Sunday and Monday storms in Whitley County likely came from straight line winds that got up to about 90 mph, and followed a similar path as the April 2 storm primarily going through north eastern Whitley County, said Whitley County Emergency Management...
Posted On 29 May 2024

Corbin citizens encouraged to voice opinion on traffic trouble spots

If you live in the city limits of Corbin and have a strong opinion regarding the safety of a particular roadway, now is your chance to make your voice heard.

N.C. man accused of vandalizing Corbin car dealership, taking vehicle for joyride

A North Carolina man allegedly broke into a Corbin car dealership Sunday morning, vandalized some offices, took a vehicle for a joy ride, and appeared to be dancing inside a car bay when police arrived at the dealership, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Department release....
Posted On 29 May 2024
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Whitley County Fiscal Court begins process for expansion at Whitley County Detention Center

Like many county jails across the state, the Whitley County Detention Center often finds itself over capacity. Thanks to a windfall in the most-recently-approved state budget, plans are underway to help alleviate that problem. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

Cumberlands ranked most affordable college in Kentucky

It’s no secret that the price of attending college has risen dramatically over the last decade. With the weight of student loan debt looming over many college students (and hopeful college-students-to-be), finding a college that’s affordable is like a breath of fresh air. College...
Posted On 25 May 2024
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Corbin officials asking residents to keep their property up

If you own property in Corbin, then you need to keep that property up, which includes getting the grass cut on a regular basis. The city has made a concerted effort to go after blighted properties in the past and will do so again if necessary. However, the city would much rather...
Posted On 24 May 2024

W’Burg Ind. seniors hold parade Saturday to celebrate graduation

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Seniors from Williamsburg Independent School held a parade through town on Saturday to celebrate their pending graduation. The students packed their and their classmates vehicles, adorned them with decorations and drove from Kentucky Splash Waterpark...

W’Burg Ind. grad walk held Friday for kindergartners and seniors

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Each year, Williamsburg Independent School holds a grad walk through the halls of the school to celebrate kindergartners and seniors, the two groups of students who have an annual graduation ceremony. The kindergartners pair with a senior student for the...