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Whitley County’s number of COVID-19 cases grew significantly Monday with the announcement that nine new cases had been reported Saturday, 37 new cases Sunday, and 29 new cases Monday. The Whitley County Health Department also reported 21 new cases Friday, 28 new cases Thursday,...

A physician, who works at Baptist Health Corbin as an ER doctor, told Kentucky State Police that he panicked when he saw them hit their blue lights and led them on a pursuit through Corbin that reached speeds of 140 mph Sunday night. Keith A. Clifton, 64, of Corbin, was charged...

The Kentucky Wildlands and ExecuTrain announced a partnership Monday to help businesses in southern and eastern Kentucky improve their bottom line by improving their customer service. They are working together to create the new The Kentucky Wildlands Hospitality Program for any...

A Williamsburg man was arrested Friday night after allegedly beating a man with a bat in the parking lot of the Jellico Save-a-Lot. Arvilee Croley, 67, has been charged with one count of first-degree assault. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Lawson stated in the arrest...

With the general election just weeks away, voters have more options than ever made available to them. While Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, several dates before then remain important for voters to be aware of. The first of which is Monday, Oct. 5, the last day to register to...

What began as an investigation into a trespassing incident Saturday night on Rains Street in Williamsburg, ended with Williamsburg Police arresting a Watts Creek Road man on a charge of trafficking meth. Joshua L. Young, 38, was charged with first-degree trafficking in a...

The Whitley County Health Department announced 21 new COVID–19 cases on Friday, bringing the county’s total to 469. There are currently 172 active cases, five of which are hospitalized. The remaining 167 are isolating at home. Whitley County’s COVID–19 current case incidence...

A Whitley county woman who, along with her husband, was convicted of murdering two men on August 29, 1989 has been granted parole after 31 years in prison. The woman was originally scheduled to remain incarcerated until 2064, her husband remains locked up. The widow of one of the...

Concerning the return of in-person school, the Corbin Board of Education sent out the following notice Friday afternoon:

The Whitley County Health Department reported 28 new COVID–19 cases on Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 448. Officials said there are 171 active cases, of which five people are hospitalized and 166 are isolating at home. As of Thursday, Whitley County’s COVID–19 incidence...