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Corbin, W’burg elementary school academic teams win District Governor’s Cup competitions

Saturday was a big day for local elementary school academic teams as the Corbin Elementary School Academic Team took home first place honors in their District Governor’s Cup competition, while Williamsburg Elementary School Academic Team took home first place honors in their...
Posted On 09 Feb 2024
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CHS Speech Team places in regional tournament, heads to state at NKU

Kentucky students from the Upper Kentucky River Region, an 11-county section of Eastern Kentucky, effectively wowed their audiences and fellow competitors at the Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL) Regional Speech Tournament, which was held Saturday, Feb. 3, at Knott...
Posted On 09 Feb 2024
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Barbourville man indicted by Knox County grand jury in Sept. 2023 crash

A Barbourville man, who was allegedly intoxicated during a September 2023 head-on crash that injured another person, has been indicted by a Knox 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...

Harrison, White will headline Feb. 13 Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on...
Posted On 08 Feb 2024
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Baptist Health Corbin names interim president after departure of Anthony Powers

Baptist Health Corbin is saying “goodbye” to President Anthony Powers, and a new interim president has been appointed to fill his job duties for the foreseeable future.

London man indicted on murder charge in fatal Nov. 2023 crash

A London man has been indicted by a Laurel County grand jury on multiple charges, including murder, in connection to a fatal November 2023 crash. 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...

I-75 widening near Corbin included in 2024 Recommended Highway Plan

The widening of I-75 to six lanes between Corbin exits is one of the featured projects in Gov. Andy Beshear’s 2024 Recommended Highway Plan, which is more commonly known to some as the state’s six-year road plan. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...
Posted On 08 Feb 2024

Nashville man accused of hitting pedestrian with car pleads guilty to DUI

A Nashville man, who allegedly struck a female pedestrian with his vehicle Saturday near London, was arrested later that afternoon for drunk driving on I-75 near Williamsburg. Sam Culp Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 07 Feb 2024

W’burg zoning issue likely to be dismissed after court hearing

A request filed in Whitley Circuit Court last month asking a judge to intervene regarding a decision by the Williamsburg Board of Adjustment regarding a zoning issue is expected to be dismissed following a motion hour hearing Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...

Robbins gets 12 months for assault

Whitley District Judge Fred White has sentenced a Williamsburg man to a 12-month jail sentence in connection with a recent assault case. 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
Posted On 07 Feb 2024