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Dec. 1 trial set in Paul Brock triple homicide case

A trial date has been set for late this year for a Corbin man, who alleged killed three people in early 2018, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Paul Brock, 37, is charged with three counts of capital murder, fetal homicide, tampering with physical evidence and with...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Former Corbin Mayor Amos Miller remembered as faithful and wise leader

Former Corbin Mayor Amos Miller was laid to rest Monday afternoon following his funeral at Immanuel Baptist Church. Miller died Thursday in Lexington at age 78. “Amos is happy today,” said Rev. Allen Bonnell, pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church where Miller was a member. Bonnell...

Six people named in federal sex-trafficking conspiracy indictment

Six people have been named in a federal indictment alleging their involvement in a sex trafficking conspiracy in Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, Madison and Fayette counties over a four-year period. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

Arena’s 2020 schedule includes, wrestling, bull riding, ‘The Price is Right Live’

The new year will bring multiple events to The Arena in Corbin featuring familiar favorites such as professional wrestling, bull riding and high school basketball, and new shows including comedian Donnie Baker, comic, rapper, and musician Ryan Upchurch, and “The Price is Right...

Amos Miller, former Corbin Mayor and Recreation Director, dies Thursday

Nelson Eddie “Amos” Miller, a man who spent is working life in service to the City of Corbin, died Thursday at age 78. The Corbin native literally worked his way to the top of city government, beginning as a public works employee. When the city’s recreation department...

Michelle Loy granted parole for grandmother’s death

A Williamsburg woman, who was serving a 20-year prison sentence for the death and abuse of her grandmother, has been released on parole. Michelle Susan Loy, 47, was slated to meet with the parole board in November, and according to the Kentucky Department of Corrections website...
Posted On 03 Jan 2020

A look back at 2019’s top stories

2019 was a year that a wide variety of things made headlines across Whitley County ranging from three arrests in unsolved triple homicide case and controversial pardons issued by outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin to a visit from Vice-President Mike Pence, local vaping bans and another...
Posted On 03 Jan 2020
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W’burg police arrest Tennessee fugitive

A man wanted in Scott County, Tennessee, for a probation violation involving felony drug possession and child support, is now behind bars in the Whitley County Detention Center, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr....
Posted On 03 Jan 2020

W’burg Kiwanis Club recognizes Medley

The Williamsburg Kiwanis Club thanked a long-time volunteer for her work to help the club in recent years during its monthly regular November meeting. President David Perry presented Kim Medley with a certificate of appreciation and made her an honorary member of the Williamsburg...
Posted On 03 Jan 2020

Anderson files to take on Huff again in 82nd State Representative race

In addition to the presidential race on next year’s election ballots, there will also be a handful of local races for area residents to vote in, including state representative, state senator, Corbin City Commission and Williamsburg City Council. The 82nd Kentucky Representative...
Posted On 31 Dec 2019