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Williamsburg man accused of assaulting, strangling woman Friday afternoon

A Williamsburg man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman in Laurel County. 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

Whitley County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, Bell County reports two new COVID-19 deaths

The Whitley County Health Department announced 19 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,049. There are currently 142 active cases, of which four are currently hospitalized. With the new cases, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence rate is 50, placing it in...

Traffic stop in north Corbin leads to heroin arrest

What began as a traffic stop and fight with Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies early Tuesday morning in north Corbin, ended with the arrest of a Louisville man who was allegedly trafficking heroin. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Deer-related accidents increase in the fall

The arrival of autumn signifies the approaching end of another year as nature prepares for winter dormancy. However, with beautiful fall colors also comes an increase in vehicles encountering deer in roadways. Drivers should be aware of deer throughout the year, but the months of...
Posted On 10 Nov 2020
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W’burg cancelling Turkey Trot, Shop with a Cop, Christmas parade due to COVID-19

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison announced during Monday’s monthly city council meeting that this year’s Turkey Trot, Christmas bazaar, Christmas parade and Shop with a Cop events are all being cancelled due to COVID-19. The city isn’t cancelling all...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020

COVID–19 cases continue to mount

The Whitley County Health Department announced five new cases of COVID–19 on Monday. With the six new cases on Saturday and six new cases on Sunday, Whitley County has now had 1,030 total cases. There are currently 141 active cases, of which, four are hospitalized. With the...

Woodbine man one of two arrested with meth, pills, drug paraphernalia Monday

A Woodbine man was one of two people arrested for possession of methamphetamine after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a Keavy business early Monday morning. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer,...

Laurel County deputies investigating damaged gravestones

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find the individual who vandalized a cemetery in the western part of the county Friday night. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the suspect drove a large pickup truck through...

Friday traffic stop results in two arrests for manufacturing methamphetamine

Corbin Police arrested two people Friday afternoon after they discovered multiple items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, along with a large amount of cash and finished meth inside the vehicle in which they were traveling. Glenda Neace, 43, of Gays Creek, and Marcus...

I-75 lane closures scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 as crews conduct bridge inspections in Whitley County

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, Oct. 22 due to bridge inspections. The work schedule is listed below: • On Thursday, Nov. 12, northbound traffic at...
Posted On 09 Nov 2020
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