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If you were recently at the deli counter at the Williamsburg Walmart Supercenter, then you may have been exposed to COVID-19, according to a public health notice issued by the Whitley County Health Department Monday afternoon. The notice applies to people, who were at the deli...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 27.8) in Whitley County on Thursday, Nov. 19. due to bridge inspections. The work schedule is listed below: • On Thursday, Nov. 19, northbound traffic at...

What began as an investigation into an individual allegedly under the influence at the Williamsburg Walmart Saturday night, ended with the seizure of approximately three grams of crystal methamphetamine. Williamsburg Police arrested Aze Davis, 48, of McKenzie, Tennessee after...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that intermittent lane closures will occur Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 17 on I-75, (mile points 2.0 – 5.0) in Whitley County. The intermittent lane closures are necessary due to bridge...

In what has been one of the most unprecedented years in history, there are still hardworking people achieving their goals, new doors of opportunity opening, and worthwhile reasons to celebrate. In fact, right now, there are more than 1,100 reasons to celebrate – one for each...

As high school seniors and their parents begin the college financial aid process, they may find themselves faced with unfamiliar terms. This short glossary from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) may help. “Understanding the language of student aid helps...

The Laurel County Health Department announced the county’s 11th COVID–19 related death on Friday. Officials identified the individual as a 77-year-old female. Laurel County reported its last COVID–19 deaths on Oct. 23, Officials announced 48 new COVID–19 cases on Friday, bringing...

Thanks to group efforts of several agencies, construction of a new sidewalk is planned between the bridge over I-75 and the Williamsburg wee ball field along Main Street. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...

The Whitley County Health Department announced the county’s 15th COVID–19 related death on Thursday. Details on the individual were not available. This is the first such death in Whitley County since Nov. 5 when two deaths were reported. Officials announced 11 new COVID-19 cases...

During his daily press conference last Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear honored a Corbin doctor who died recently after battling COVID-19. Dr. Mohammad Jawed, a loving father to three daughters, a beloved husband and one of our frontline health care workers, was only 59 when he passed...