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988 health crisis hotline implemented in KY

Kentuckians facing a risk of suicide, mental health distress or an addiction crisis can now call a new easy-to-remember three-digit mental health crisis hotline, 988, to speak with trained and compassionate counselors, who can help. “Many of our callers just need a non-judgmental...
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

Anderson gets five years for firearm possession, meth

A felon with a prior felony homicide conviction recently received a total of five years in prison for possessing a handgun and methamphetamine during separate 2021 incidents. James Allen Anderson, 47, who was originally indicted for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon,...
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

Whitley Sheriff’s Department asking for help locating missing woman

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who has been missing since earlier this week. A Golden Alert was issued Wednesday for Amanda Jean Campbell, 37, who also goes by the nickname “Moonpie.” Campbell has known mental and...
Posted On 20 Jul 2022
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W’burg police quickly recover stolen vehicle

Williamsburg police recovered a stolen vehicle Sunday morning and arrested one person for auto theft. 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 20 Jul 2022

W’burg man indicted for machete attack

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Williamsburg man Monday morning for allegedly assaulting a woman with a machete. Darryl Earls was indicted Monday for first-degree assault. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 20 Jul 2022

Corbin man arrested for sexual abuse of five-year-old

A Corbin man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $100,000 cash bond for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Jessie Morgan 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 20 Jul 2022

Upgrades to WHS football field discussed Tuesday

The key items the district is looking at are lighting and bleachers, though more could be considered if funds permit. The process to bring some much-needed upgrades to the football field at Williamsburg Independent began Tuesday, with the Williamsburg Independent Board of...

Williamsburg man who struck, killed man changing tire sentenced to prison

VANOVER A Williamsburg man who was facing multiple charges stemming from a 2021 incident in which he struck and killed a man with his vehicle has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

More talks concerning entertainment destination center take place at city commission meeting

At Monday’s regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission, Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen was on hand to give an update on the proposed outdoor entertainment destination center, or EDC, to be utilized in downtown for the sale of alcohol at specially designated times. Read this...

Traffic violation stop leads to discovery of large amount of drugs, money

Two out-of-state men were arrested last week after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a large amount of drugs and cash. 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 19 Jul 2022
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