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WPD, ATF investigation leads to man’s 114-month federal prison sentence

A Lexington man, who was recently sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison on a firearm possession charge, has a history of multiple felony assault convictions or pleas in Whitley County going back to 2008. Matthew Thomas recently received a 114-month federal prison...
Posted On 21 Feb 2024

Beavers honored for saving life of Walter Dale

When Williamsburg resident Walter Dale, who nearly everyone in town has seen walking around at some point or another, went missing near Cumberland Falls last month, Jason Ryan Beavers set out to find him. Members of the Whitley County Fiscal Court and others recently helped...
Posted On 21 Feb 2024

Keavy man accused of shooting in the direction officers on Feb. 4 before they returned fire

A Keavy man, who allegedly shot in the direction of police officers during a Feb. 4 police pursuit in Laurel County before officers returned fire and shot him near Lily, is now out of the hospital and in jail. Dylan S. Southerland, 31, was released from the University of Kentucky...
Posted On 21 Feb 2024

London teen indicted on attempted murder charges for shooting into vehicle

A London teenager, who allegedly shot a gun into a vehicle last year, has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury. 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

W’burg attorney asked jurors not to send him to jail for DUI

James Wren, II, the Williamsburg attorney charged with DUI last spring while on his way to court for a jury trial, was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Whitley District Court following a two-day trial in which jurors found him guilty of multiple charges. Read this story and...

Corbin Police, Fire Chili Cookoff event to benefit Carnegie building restoration

On Thursday, Feb. 22, the Corbin Police and Fire Departments will compete with each other in a chili cookoff event to benefit ongoing restorations of the old Carnegie Library building on Roy Kidd Ave. The cookoff will be held at the Depot on Main Restaurant in downtown from 5:30...

Sav a Lot, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church partner on recent food drive

Sav a Lot recently donated a $500 gift card to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in connection with a local food drive. “We are honored to be partnered with Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for this food drive,” said Williamsburg Save a Lot Manager Teddy Anders. “This is...
Posted On 20 Feb 2024
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Forcht Group of Kentucky announces new chief marketing and communications director

On Feb. 8, Forcht Group of Kentucky announced the addition of Michael Goins to the leadership team as Chief Marketing and Communications Director, effective Monday, Feb. 5. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with Forcht Group of Kentucky Founder and CEO Terry Forcht,...
Posted On 19 Feb 2024
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Knox County gets $250,000 state grant for due diligence study on site for proposed industrial park

Gov. Andy Beshear has awarded a $250,000 grant to Knox County to conduct due diligence studies as community leaders explore options to establish a new industrial park. The funding will come from Team Kentucky’s site and building development efforts. “Site and building development...
Posted On 17 Feb 2024

BREAKING: W’Burg attorney convicted in DUI case Friday, taken into custody

James Wren, II, the Williamsburg attorney charged with DUI last spring while on his way to court for a jury trial, was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Whitley District Court following a two-day trial in which jurors found him guilty of multiple charges. Prior to meeting to...