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Corbin gets first Laurel County annexation request

The Corbin City limits may soon extend into Laurel County as the Corbin City Commission received a request from Wallen’s Towing and Recovery on U.S. 25W to be annexed into the city. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Investigators paint different picture of killings in Brock murder case

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) Entering the second week of testimony, more than a dozen witnesses have...

Paul Brock admits killing Aaron ‘Biggs’ Byers, but claims self-defense

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) The defendant in a triple homicide trial took the stand Monday in...

Eric Swords taking over Whitley County Boys’ Basketball

Whitley County High School’s new boys’ basketball coach will look familiar to Colonel Nation as Eric Swords will be making the move from Williamsburg. In a press release Tuesday, officials announced that Swords, who has coached the Yellow Jackets for the last two seasons, has...

Semi wreck has southbound I-75 closed near Exit 25

Southbound I-75 near Exit 25 was closed to traffic from almost two hours Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer truck went through the median and tore out a portion of the cable barrier. “He was headed north and ended up north bound in the southbound lane,” said Corbin Police...

Update: Missing W’burg teenager found safe

Update: On March 23, through the assistance of Kentucky State Police, Whitley County E-911 Dispatch and the Knoxville Police Department, Ariel Thomas was found safe, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. “Williamsburg Police Department appreciates our law...
Posted On 22 Mar 2022

April is PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month

If you are tired of winter, then start planning to get outdoors during PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) Spring Cleanup Month in April. Throughout April, Whitley County residents are encouraged to volunteer to pick up litter across the community. The...
Posted On 22 Mar 2022

Corbin woman charged with trafficking meth Monday

A traffic stop for reckless driving Monday morning resulted in a Corbin woman being charged with trafficking methamphetamine. 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

Seven fire departments battle Davis Salvage blaze

From as far away as the entrance to Tattersall Trails Estates, a blaze at Davis Salvage, which is off US25W (Cumberland Falls Highway), sounded like a war zone with a lot of small explosions waking people from their sleep shortly before dawn Saturday morning.
Posted On 19 Mar 2022

Huff bill would require comment period at school board meetings

The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed legislation, co-sponsored by 82nd Rep. Regina Huff (R-Williamsburg), which is aimed at giving parents more access and input in their children’s education. HB 121 requires local school boards to set aside time for public comments...
Posted On 19 Mar 2022