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W’burg football stadium work started

Work has officially begun on the renovation project at Williamsburg Independent School’s Ralph Prewitt/Finley Legion Field. 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

Suspended London attorney indicted on perjury, forgery charges related to his cases

A London attorney, whose law license is currently suspended for unrelated reasons, has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury on multiple charges, including perjury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 24 Apr 2024
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Siler woman indicted by information for taking ball bat to vehicle

Carrie Underwood might find inspiration for her next break-up song from reading Tricia Reed’s arrest warrant. 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 24 Apr 2024

Firefighter injured battling large blaze in North Corbin

A fire at an abandoned truck stop garage just off of I-75 Exit 29 Monday afternoon resulted in one Corbin firefighter having to be airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, where he was later released after being treated for what was determined to be...

Woodbine man accused of assaulting jailers was already on parole for assaulting parole officer

A Woodbine man, who allegedly cut/stabbed corrections officers at the Whitley County Detention Center during an incident Thursday morning, was on parole for assaulting a probation and parole officer in Bell County in 2022, according to governmental records. Read this story and...
Posted On 23 Apr 2024

UC honored during 28th Annual Governor’ Service Awards

Gov. Andy Beshear recognized exceptional volunteerism and service contributions at the 28th Annual Governor’s Service Awards located at The Foundry in Frankfort Tuesday, including handing out an award to a University of the Cumberlands (UC) program. “Today, we recognize selfless...
Posted On 22 Apr 2024
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Tree trimming operations begin Monday (April 22) on I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a right lane closure due to tree trimming operations will occur on I-75 southbound (mile points 15.0 – 9.0) in Whitley County on the following dates: Monday, April 22, Thursday, April 25, Monday, April 29,...
Posted On 19 Apr 2024
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More than 400 volunteers come out to help with annual Falls Cleanup

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Eastern Kentucky Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment (PRIDE) Spring Cleanup was held Saturday at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Organizers said that more than 400 people registered to volunteer for this year’s cleanup,...

10th Annual Earth Day celebration set for Monday (April 22) in Williamsburg

The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Community Arts program will be holding its 10th Annual Earth Day celebration on Monday (April 22) in downtown Williamsburg. There is free admission to the event, which will take place at the Green Space on Main from 4 – 7 p.m. There will...
Posted On 19 Apr 2024

Update: Deputy jailers attacked, injured by inmate at Whitley Co. Detention Center

UPDATE Williamsburg Police have released the name of a Whitley County Detention Center inmate, who allegedly assaulted five employees during an incident Thursday morning. Williamsburg Police Department Public Affairs Officer Steven Hill said that the man in question is Dylan...