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Oaks indicted for first-degree assault, DUI

A Williamsburg man was indicted on numerous charges Monday, including four counts of first-degree assault, after his vehicle allegedly crossed the median and struck a Kubota side by side severely injuring three juvenile passengers on April 22. Read this story and more for just...

London man arrested for attempted shoplifting

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a London man was under the influence of drugs when he attempted to shoplift a drill from Lowes in north Corbin Saturday night. Albert P. Chandler, 58, was charged with theft by unlawful taking of the value under $500 – shoplifting, and public...

Laurel Co. man arrested for threatening to stab ambulance crew

A Laurel County man was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening to stab an ambulance crew as they attempted to treat his wife. 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

Police smell marijuana outside car

An allegedly intoxicated man led Williamsburg police on a vehicle pursuit Friday morning that started in Williamsburg and ended with his arrest in Tennessee. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 05 May 2021

Liberty man arrested for series of recent break-ins

A Liberty man was behind a series of recent break-ins that occurred at a local apartment complex, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. 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 May 2021

Wanted fugitive leads police on chase in stolen vehicle

Williamsburg police arrested an Ohio woman, who was a Georgia fugitive, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle while under the influence during a vehicle pursuit early Sunday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 05 May 2021

Laurel Co. announces three new COVID deaths

Gov. Andy Beshear said that Kentucky is getting closer to its goal of 2.5 million-vaccines sought as part of the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge. As of Tuesday, Beshear reported that 1,835,176 have received at least their first dose of the vaccine in Kentucky. “We’re getting...

Freak accident injures Pleasant View firefighter

A Pleasant View firefighter was treated and released at an area hospital for injuries he sustained Monday in a freak accident involving the department’s tanker truck and a Whitley County garbage truck. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

W’Burg board approves academy for synchronous learning

The Williamsburg board of education unanimously approved a virtual academy that will allow synchronous instruction for K-12 students both in the classroom and online during its regular meeting on April 20. The district is currently utilizing synchronous learning because of the...

Disney World magic comes to Corbin

Little princesses will have the opportunity to party with Corbin High School Cheerleaders during the team’s annual Princess Party on May 8 at Corbin Primary School. “When the babies come in and see the [cheerleader] princesses all in their costumes, Disney World magic comes to...