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Contraband hidden in body cavity

A Williamsburg woman allegedly had contraband hidden inside a body cavity while being booked into the Whitley County Detention Center on New Year’s Eve. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....
Posted On 05 Jan 2022

Baptist Health closes COVID-19 Monoclonal Outpatient Clinic

Baptist Health Corbin will be closing its COVID-19 Monoclonal Outpatient Clinic on Jan. 5. The announcement was made through a press release Tuesday evening. “Evidence shows that Omicron is currently the dominate variant of Covid-19 in Kentucky, and unfortunately, the current...

Firefighters reflect on work in Marshall County

Five members of the Corbin Fire Department have returned to Corbin after spending several days in Marshall County assisting local departments during the aftermath of several tornadoes. Firefighters Trevor Allen, Mike Neal, Eric Philpot, Tommy McDaniel and Tyler Tye are all...

Two Williamsburg teachers recognized by board for, ‘Going the Extra Mile’

Two Williamsburg Independent School District staff members were awarded “Going the Extra Mile” awards on recently at the board of education’s monthly meeting. Jonathan Wyatt, the school’s choir director, was the first recipient. “From the moment we started talking, I could see...

Heroin arrest made in north Corbin Sunday

A complaint about an intoxicated female outside of a north Corbin business Sunday night resulted in the arrest of a Tennessee woman on charges of possession of heroin and methamphetamine. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer,...

Nevisdale Resource Center, Patterson Creek Fire Department team up to help area children

Thanks to an event organized by the Nevisdale Resource Center and Patterson Creek Volunteer Fire Department, more than 100 less fortunate children got a free coat, toys and a fruit bag among other items during a giveaway last month, which was held at the fire department. “We...
Posted On 02 Jan 2022

Local Toys for Tots helps over 13,000 children

After struggling for much of the season because of a lack of toys, the South-Central Kentucky US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Campaign was able to serve over 10,300 children. “While things were rough with late toy shipments, lack of local monetary and toy donations, a shortage of...

Bragging rights determined over best Williamsburg Christmas decorations

When it comes to the neighborhood with the best Christmas decorations in Williamsburg, a new king of the Christmas lights has been crowned in the 17th Annual Williamsburg Christmas decorating contest. Moore Lane, which is off Rains Street, won the award for the best decorated...
Posted On 31 Dec 2021

Whitley County Clerk digitizes plats going back to 1800s

Thanks to the miracle of technology, all of the maps and plats in the Whitley County Clerk’s Office have now been digitized and preserved for all time. “All of the Whitley County plats that have been recorded in the clerk’s office have been digitized. It is every plat we have...
Posted On 31 Dec 2021

Vehicle break-in arrests lead to discovery of more items reported stolen

Corbin Police say that the arrest of two people in connection with a recent incident at a Corbin hotel, has also led them to solve a theft from a semi in early December, according to a Corbin Police Department release. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 30 Dec 2021