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Restoration work to begin on exterior of ‘French Broad River’ Pullman car

Restoration work on the French Broad River Pullman car is scheduled to begin this week. Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen said the tourism commission has unanimously approved a motion to have the exterior of the car on display outside the old railroad depot sandblasted. In...

19 people indicted on drug-related charges

The Whitley County Grand Jury issued 19 drug-related indictments while issuing its monthly report Monday, including the following according to indictments and the grand jury report: Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 24 Jun 2021

Positive Movement to play W’burg block party Friday night

Williamsburg will hold its next block party on Friday, June 25, with the band “Positive Movement” performing. The block party will take place from 8 – 11 p.m. oat Bill Woods Park. In the event of inclement weather, the block party will be moved to the Williamsburg Tourism and...
Posted On 24 Jun 2021

Williamsburg School Board chairman resigns

The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education Meeting began on a solemn note as Superintendent Tim Melton announced the resignation of long-time board member and current board chairman Dr. John Jeffries. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Group wants Corbin 1919 event commemorated

Members of the Sunup Initiative attended the Corbin City Commission’s regular monthly meeting Monday, to ask the city to apply for a state historical marker recognizing Corbin’s 1919 Race Riot. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Suspected meth, cocaine, heroin discovered during traffic stop

A Tennessee man is facing a dozen charges in Whitley County after police discovered suspected methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin during a routine traffic stop Sunday evening. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021

Ohio woman indicted for leading police on chase in stolen vehicle while impaired

A Whitley County grand jury indicted an Ohio woman Monday morning for allegedly leading Williamsburg police on a vehicle pursuit last month in a stolen truck while she was intoxicated. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021

Canada indicted for vehicular manslaughter, assault

A Whitley County grand jury indicted three people on vehicular assault charges in separate cases Monday, including one man also charged with manslaughter in connection with his crash. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021

Former Corbin Housing Authority director indicted for theft

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a former Corbin Housing Authority Director Monday over allegations that he took a total of $119,629.53 through a variety of means over a three-year period. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021

Police chase ends when motorcycle runs out of gas

A Williamsburg man remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center following a recent motorcycle pursuit with police that ended after his vehicle ran out of gas, according to court documents and jail records. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021