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Rather than stand trial and risk possibly spending the rest of his life behind bars, a Corbin man instead pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to murder in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 20-year prison sentence. Paul Parsons, 50, pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder...

State Representative Regina Huff, R-Williamsburg, and other members of the Kentucky state legislature opened the 2020 session Tuesday in Frankfort. Huff, whose district includes Whitley and southern Laurel County, said with the Republicans holding supermajorities in both...

The battle lines are now set for the 2020 elections in Whitley County following the passage of the candidate filing deadline at 4 p.m. Friday, and there will be a two-way race to fill the remainder of former Whitley County Clerk Kay Schwartz’s term in office. Schwartz retired on...

Corbin city officials announced Friday that the anticipated project to replace the sewer line along Master Street is scheduled to begin on Jan. 20. The sewer line has been a constant source of concern has over spill from the manhole covers has frequently left bits of toilet paper...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is advising motorists traveling on Interstate 75 in Campbell County to be aware of ongoing construction projects. On I-75 north near mile point 151.7, work will continue between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursda...

The Game King in Corbin will be hosting a video game competition Saturday, featuring “Smash Brothers Ultimate” for the Nintendo Switch. While the store, located on North Main Street, has hosted weekly gaming competitions in the past, this marks the first time it has held a...

A Knox County man was convicted Tuesday for his part in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Whitley, Knox and Laurel Counties. Charles W. Warfield, 51, of Artemis was one of 19 people named in federal indictment returned in a superseding indictment returned on March 21....

A Corbin man was one of two people wanted on outstanding warrants who were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Laurel County. Bryan K. Surgener, 38, of Corbin, and David Smith, 44, of East Bernstadt were arrested following the traffic stop at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Ky. 1376 in...

A Williamsburg man, who led police on a high-speed chase late last month from Jellico into southern Whitley County, will avoid any additional jail time thanks to a plea agreement Monday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

Former Williamsburg Mayor Marcella F. Mountjoy was a very classy lady. “Every time I talk about her I use the term classy. I can’t think of anything else better than that. She just exuded it. That is in the classroom as a teacher, as a city councilmember, especially as a mayor,”...