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Demo derby, mud bog, horse show events and more returning to the fair

Many of your favorite Whitley County Fair events, such as the demolition derby, horse show, mule pull and mud bog, are back again for this year’s fair, which will take place July 17-20 at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Savoy. Demolition Derby The Whitley County Fair Demolition...
Posted On 12 Jul 2024

Fire guts Cox and Son Funeral Home in Jellico

A fire that broke out sometime Wednesday afternoon at Cox and Son Funeral Home in Jellico has completely gutted the establishment, which has been a staple of the community for more than 100 years. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, where firefighters worked at the scene...

Corbin celebrates Independence Day…

Whether it was inflatables for children to play on, a variety of food to chose from, a patriotic costume contest for adults and children or fireworks for the grand finale, there was a little something for everyone at this year’s Independence Day celebration held at the...
Posted On 11 Jul 2024

Annual bell ringing ceremony held at UC last Thursday

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing ceremony was held Thursday morning at Patriot Park on the campus of University of the Cumberlands, where several dozen people were in attendance to celebrate Independence Day through a variety of patriotic songs and...

I-75 lane reductions in Whitley County Thursday night (July 11)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that there will be temporary lane closures Thursday night on southbound I-75 at three locations between mile markers 19 and 14 in Whitley County. Beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 11, crews will close the southbound right...
Posted On 10 Jul 2024
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Corbin man indicted for robbery, promoting contraband in Knox County

A Corbin man has been indicted in Knox County for allegedly robbing a woman and then later allegedly bringing drugs into the jail. 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

Drug trafficking case to be heard by Whitley County Grand Jury

A Whitley County grand jury could decide later this summer whether a London man should be indicted for drug trafficking. 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 10 Jul 2024

Federal lawsuit filed for breach of contract in most-recent closure of Jellico Hospital

A lawsuit filed in federal court last month peels back the curtain on some of the events that took place behind the scenes that caused Jellico Hospital to close once again earlier this year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

W’Burg hot dog eating contest held on July 4

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Independence Day Festivities in Williamsburg included many of the same events residents have come to love over the years, including the annual hot dog eating contest at Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Dozens of contestants both young and old gathered under the...

New housing development for elderly could be coming to W’Burg

A new housing development for elderly residents could be in the works in downtown Williamsburg. 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