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Laurel County reports one new COVID-19 death Thursday

The Laurel County Health Department reported its 14th confirmed COVID-19 death on Thursday. “Unfortunately, we have had an additional COVID-19 death. We ask you to please remember the family and friends of the 56-year-old,” the Laurel County Health Department wrote in a release....
Posted On 10 Dec 2020

Gov. Beshear to allow executive order closing bars and restaurants to indoor service to expire Sunday night

Gov Andy Beshear offered nothing Thursday to indicate that his executive order closing bars and restaurants to indoor service would be extended. Beshear said while Thursday saw the highest number of new COVID–19 cases across the state in a single day with 4,325, long-term...

Jellico Christmas parade set to take place on Sunday

The City of Jellico’s annual Christmas Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13. Lineup for the parade will begin at approximately 1 p.m. at the Jellico High School parking lot, with all participants asked to be in place by 1:30 p.m. “There is no registration. All you have to...

Gov. Beshear: Time running out for Kentuckians to receive utility assistance

On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman highlighted an approaching deadline for eligible families to receive assistance to pay overdue utility bills. The $15 million Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Fund helps those who are...
Posted On 10 Dec 2020
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“Light up Williamsburg” shines bright on first weekend

The City of Williamsburg lit up Saturday for the start of the “Light up Williamsburg” event. “I am so proud of the way our folks in Williamsburg have responded to our “Light up Williamsburg” event,” said Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. “I’ve never seen downtown more beautiful...

Whitley, Laurel, Knox counties all report 30 plus new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 41 additional COVID–19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,711. There are currently 378 active cases, of which eight are hospitalized. A total of 1,314 people have been released from isolation. Whitley County has had...
Posted On 09 Dec 2020

Whitley, Laurel counties each report over 40 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 48 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,670. There are currently 340 active cases, of which eight are hospitalized. With the new cases, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence rate stands at 106.4....

Corbin man dies from injuries sustained in Monday crash

A Corbin man died Monday as a result of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash in the Bee Creek area. 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

Local groups host Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

Over a dozen people turned out on a dreary overcast day Monday to take part in Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day outside of the old Whitley County Courthouse in Williamsburg. This is the 11th year for the ceremony, which is sponsored by the William Whitley Chapter of the National...
Posted On 09 Dec 2020

Duo charged with drug possession at local motel

A complaint about possible drug activity by the occupants in a southern Laurel County motel Monday evening resulted in the arrest of two local residents on drug charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...
Posted On 09 Dec 2020
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