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Local officers complete School Resource Officer (SRO) training

A Corbin police officer and two Knox County sheriff’s deputies were among the 30 law enforcement officers, who graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT)’s third School Resource Officer (SRO) III Training Friday. Corbin Police Officer James G....
Posted On 19 Mar 2022

Knox County man charged with setting fire to stolen truck, assaulting Whitley County Jail staff

A Knox County man, who was arrested last Sunday for allegedly setting fire to a stolen truck, racked up additional charges at the Whitley County Detention Center where he allegedly fought with multiple deputy jailers resulting in one suffering a possible concussion. Read this...

W’burg adding Pops in the Park, BBQ cookoff

The City of Williamsburg is gearing up for a busy spring and summer with some new events being added this year. Pops in the Park will be held on April 23 at River Fog Park, which is the green space located at the corner of Main Street and Third Street. Main Street Manager...
Posted On 18 Mar 2022

Cumberland Mint still slated to open later this year

Despite some minor weather delays, the Cumberland Mint historical gaming facility in Williamsburg is still slated to open either late this summer or in early fall. Ground was broken in mid-October on the $90 million Cumberland Mint Gaming Center in Williamsburg. Read this story...
Posted On 18 Mar 2022

PHOTO GALLERY: Daughtry plays The Arena

Rockers group, Daughtry, took the stage at The Arena in Corbin Friday night. The band’s “Dearly Beloved” Tour has an additional 13 dates across three countries.

Corbin unveils event schedule

For all intents and purposes, spring has sprung and community events in Corbin will be picking up beginning in April. The first Depot Street Market of the season, which began in 2012 as the Corbin Community Yard Sale, will be held on April 2. Corbin Downtown Director Maggy...

Renovation, facelift planned for W’burg Tourism and Convention Center

The Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center will soon be getting some renovation and a facelift of sorts assuming cost estimates aren’t too high. 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...
Posted On 17 Mar 2022

W’burg traffic stop turns up nearly 1 pound of suspected marijuana

Williamsburg police seized nearly one pound of suspected marijuana following a routine traffic stop late Monday evening and arrested one person, according to a police department release and the arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

58-mile I-75 vehicle chase ends near Corbin

A 58-mile police pursuit on I-75 spanning four counties ended Tuesday afternoon near Corbin shortly after a Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy deployed spike strips to disable the suspect’s tires, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022

Almost a dozen witnesses called as of Tuesday in triple murder trial

The prosecution has called almost a dozen witnesses in the first two days of a triple homicide trial. Tuesday marked the second day of testimony, but the beginning of the third week, in Paul Brock’s trial. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...