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Rep. Nick Wilson pleased with first year on the job

Kentucky’s 82nd District Representative, Nick Wilson, recently completed his first full year in office. Looking back on all that has transpired over the past 12 months, he said that he is happy with the way things have gone for him in Frankfort. Read this story and more for just...

Corbin Mayor talks infrastructure, Exit 29 during address to chamber

A need for state funding to fix flooding issues on Master Street, the need for the town to improve its infrastructure as a whole so it can grow, expansion of The Corbin Center, and the status of Exit 29 were all topics discussed by Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus during her annual...
Posted On 10 Jan 2024

W’burg man facing 18 charges after high-speed chase with police

A Williamsburg man is facing 18 criminal charges after allegedly fleeing from Kentucky State Police at a high rate of speed Thursday evening during a routine traffic stop. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to...
Posted On 10 Jan 2024

Judy accused of taking $3,789 from W’burg restaurant

A South Carolina man allegedly stole more than $3,000 from a Williamsburg business over a period of about three months, according to his arrest warrant and a Williamsburg Police Department release. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 10 Jan 2024

Arrest made in local murder case

Michael Connor The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department opened up a murder investigation after the body of a Corbin man was discovered inside his home on Saturday. On Tuesday, Sheriff Bill Elliotte announced that an arrest has been made. Read this story and more for just $.99...

December water line break could cost Williamsburg over $100,000

The cost to repair a water line break that left more than 1,000 of Williamsburg’s residents without water for several days last month is still unknown, though it is expected to be expensive.  Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Duo charged with the 2021 murder of a Corbin man enter guilty pleas in Whitley Circuit Court

The pair charged in the 2021 murder of Timothy Seth Pennington entered guilty pleas in their cases last week. 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

Life Line Screening offering program Jan. 24 in Corbin

Residents living in and around the Corbin can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening during an event next month. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which is...
Posted On 09 Jan 2024
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Sheriff’s deputies following ‘many leads’ in ongoing investigation into death of local man

Details are still sparse at this time, but the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has announced via its official Facebook page that deputies are following up on “many leads” in an ongoing investigation into the death of a Corbin man.

Corbin BOE purchases property near high school

The Corbin Board of Education has purchased a piece of property adjacent to its high school campus. On Dec. 26, Ledford Perry and Judy Perry sold property near Early Avenue to the Corbin Board of Education for $70,000, according to a deed filed with the Whitley County Clerk’s...
Posted On 08 Jan 2024