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The Whitley County Health Department announced three additional COVID–19 cases on Friday, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 3,400. There are currently 79 active cases of which five people are hospitalized. A total of 3,289 people have been released from isolation in...

After multiple attempts, Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, successfully guided legislation that would permit the City of Corbin to annex property in Laurel County through the Senate. Senate Bill 274, which Stivers introduced on Feb. 23, passed the Senate Friday by a...

Williamsburg Independent School Board unanimously approved the district’s application to participate in the summer feeding program during its Feb. 23 meeting. “They have gone above and beyond,” said Superintendent Tim Melton. Melton said Cafeteria Manager Deb Tamblin and the...

A Williamsburg man is facing a March 15 sentencing hearing after pleading guilty last week to possessing pipe bombs during a Dec. 15, 2019 incident. Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies found two pipe bombs at the home of Leroy Cupp. Read this story and more for just $.99...

Laurel County remains in the orange zone while Whitley, Knox and Bell counties each remain in the red zone based on their COVID-19 incidence rates. Whitley County The Whitley County Health Department announced six additional COVID–19 cases on Thursday, bringing the county’s total...

Two individuals were airlifted after a single vehicle accident that resulted in the driver being arrested. Courtesy of Laurel Sheriff’s Office 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...

Heavy rains last week caused flooding throughout Kentucky. Williamsburg saw high water, but the flooding did not compare to the 2020 flood which was the third highest in the county’s history. Areas such as Briar Creek Park and Three Point were under water Monday.

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus will be the keynote speaker for the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon next week. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, at 11:45 a.m. at The Corbin Center, which is located at 222 Corbin Center Drive. Registration for the...

Two Corbin men were among 23 individuals that Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested as part of a week-long roundup of individuals suspected of trafficking in and possession of methamphetamine and/or heroin. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

You’re driving down the interstate singingalong to the song on the radio, and then you see it behind you. Blue lights. You look down at your speedometer, which tells you that you were speeding. “Oh, crap!” you’re thinking as you pull over. Now what do you do? Read this story and...