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W’burg hosting not one, but two Easter Egg hunts Saturday

If you are going to be around the Williamsburg area early Saturday afternoon and you like to hunt Easter Eggs then you are in luck as not one, but two community Easter Egg hunts are planned. Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Williamsburg Easter Egg Hunt...
Posted On 14 Apr 2022

Trio of southern Laurel Co. water projects funded

Funding for three southern Laurel County water projects was included in a $3,015,506 funding announcement that Gov. Andy Beshear made Monday, which will benefit one city and seven utilities in Clay and Laurel counties. Included in the $2,284,621 in Laurel County awards was...
Posted On 14 Apr 2022

Photo Gallery: Upcoming passion play Saturday (April 16) – Sunday (April 17)

The members of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Williamsburg have been rehearsing for its passion play on the life and passion of Jesus Christ. Jonathan Wyatt, who is directing the performance, said approximately 50 church members are participating in the performance at 6...
Posted On 14 Apr 2022

Williamsburg man charged with using hammer in domestic assault

A Williamsburg man was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting a woman with a hammer in what police called a domestic dispute. 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

Georgia man sentenced to 30 years for conspiracy to traffic meth in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties

A Georgia man who was convicted for his part in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin Arena wins Best Live Venue Award

The Arena in Corbin has been named the best place across 13 state to catch a live show. Arena Director Kristi Balla was presented with the Best Live Venue Award at the 2022 Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards last Saturday at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. “We...

Seat belt stop leads Barbourville Police to pound of meth

A traffic stop for a driver not wearing a seat belt Friday night in Knox County resulted in a Corbin woman and four other people being arrested for trafficking one pound of methamphetamine. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Cumberland Mint prompts new road

When the Cumberland Mint historical gaming facility opens later this summer, traffic is expected to increase significantly on Penny Lane especially where it intersects with KY 92W at Exit 11. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 13 Apr 2022

W’burg gets $1.5 million for splash pad, Exit 11 sewer upgrades

Williamsburg is getting over $1 million in state funding to improve sewer infrastructure to accommodate growth near the Exit 11 interchange and a $125,000 grant to help pay for construction of a splash pad, which will be built adjacent to the Kentucky Splash waterpark. This...
Posted On 13 Apr 2022

Woodbine Search and Rescue locates missing toddler safe in home

Woodbine Search and Rescue and Williamsburg Police were called to a residence near Cumberland Falls State Park Tuesday to search for a missing toddler, who was later found safe inside the residence. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...