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It’s no secret that in the era of COVID-19 or the coronavirus, many of our local restaurants are struggling. In an effort to help out our local restaurants and our readers, who are trying to decide where to eat, below is a list of area restaurants, which was assembled by the News...

Several grocery and general merchandise stores, which sell food, throughout Whitley County and the surrounding area have changed hours due to the coronavirus or COVID-19. Many of these stores are also setting aside a time for only seniors and those with other medical...

A Corbin man was arrested last Friday on a warrant charging him with sex abuse of a female juvenile. David William Mansfield, 19, is charged with one count of first-degree sexual abuse. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

A second case of COVID–19 was confirmed Monday in Laurel County. Officials with the Laurel County Health Department announced the new case Monday night, noting the department is working to track individuals who have had close contact with this new case. “The Health Department is...

Federal Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky, which includes London, has been ordered closed until May 1. In an ordered filed March 23, U.S. District Court Judge Danny C. Reeves, ordered that all scheduled hearing through May 1 be continued. The order includes all motion...

The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to be on alert for potential online scams concerning the purchase of surgical masks in the wake of the COVID–19 pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker has received more than two dozen reports from consumers about...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that cross drain replacement operations will start Tuesday, March 31, on a portion of KY 204 (mile point 2.04) in Whitley County. The road closure will be in effect Tuesday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to Wednesday, April 1,...

Officials at the Laurel County Health Department say the local man who was confirmed to have contracted COVID–19 has been released from the hospital. The 53-year-old male tested positive Tuesday, making him the first confirmed case in the tri-county area. Hensley said Thursday...

The developed recreation areas in Daniel Boone National Forest have been temporarily closed in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID–19 Officials at with the London Ranger District announced the closures Thursday, noting it includes campgrounds, picnic area and shooting...

Those looking to get a little fresh air and exercise at some Corbin parks are now temporarily out of luck due to COVID-19 concerns. The City of Corbin announced on its Facebook page that effective Friday, March 27, the Larry Stevens Playground, Rotary Skate Park, and the Wilson...