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A tractor-trailer truck hauling multiple cars, was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon off of Interstate 75 in southern Whitley County. South Whitley, Emlyn and Pleasant View Fire Departments, along with the Jellico Rescue Squad, were called to the Welcome Center on northbound...

‘Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!’ Have you ever questioned if it would really be fun to ride in a one-horse open sleigh? You might have the opportunity to find out at Sally Gap Farm during the first three weekends of December. Sally Gap Farm will be in the...

UPDATE: Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Keith Dinsmore arrested William Tyler Karr, 25, of Lily, at approximately 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 in Lily. Karr had been placed on the Sheriff’s Most Wanted list after he attempted to evade police trying to serve him a warrant for first-degree...

Do you think you make the best looking gingerbread house in Whitley County? This is your chance to find out or to view some really nice-looking gingerbread houses and help judge which one is the best. The Whitley County Extension Community Arts Center is sponsoring a gingerbread...

The store manager for Family Dollar at Corbin Station called the Corbin Police Department to report a woman who was “opening boxes and placing items inside her purse,” on Nov. 28. Heather Boggs, 36, of Corbin, was charged with theft by unlawful taking and first-degree possession...

While hospitals in other parts of the state are struggling to accommodate the increase in COVID–19 patients, officials at Baptist Health Corbin say they are able to continue to provide all normal services. Debbie Hardin, Marketing Manager at the hospital, said there are currently...

A familiar reminder of Christmas will return to Corbin on Saturday with the annual Corbin Christmas Parade. However, because of the COVID–19 pandemic, Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said the parade will come with a twist where the floats remain still and the spectators...

The City of Williamsburg is working to help people avoid having a ‘Blue Christmas’ by encouraging individuals and businesses to decorate for the holidays. “What we are wanting to do this year is really light up Williamsburg,” said Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison as he explained...

The Whitley County Health Department announced 26 additional COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,440. There are currently 208 active cases, of which nine are hospitalized. The Laurel County Health Department announced 50 additional cases of COVID–19 on...

   FRANKFORT, KY: (December 1, 2020) –   As the winter weather season approaches, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee (KWPC) have designated December 1 – 7 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in...