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KSP arson investigator asked to investigate Sunday trailer fire

An early Sunday morning trailer fire in eastern Whitley County is “suspicious” in nature, and firefighters have contacted a Kentucky State Police arson investigator to look into it further. Goldbug and Patterson Creek volunteer fire departments were notified about 3:30 a.m. about...
Posted On 22 Aug 2019

For second time in four years, Holt pleads guilty to burglarizing a church

For the second time in four years, a Williamsburg man has been sentenced to prison for burglarizing a church.
Posted On 21 Aug 2019

A Family Affair: Kentucky Just Us to bring high energy Bluegrass to Fine Arts Association concert series opener Saturday

Terry O’Neal never planned to have a family band, but he always loved music. When Kentucky Just Us opens the 58th annual Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky Concert Series Saturday, the highly acclaimed family Bluegrass sensation, it will seem like a lifetime away from...

Whitley County Grand Jury indicts man for sodomy

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a man for sodomy and unlawful imprisonment Monday, and in a separate case another man for allegedly abusing a young girl, according to the grand jury’s monthly report and indictments. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 21 Aug 2019

Fake ‘Deputy Hart’ calling Kentucky schools targeting teachers

Following reports from Kentucky teachers in Whitley, Franklin, and Jefferson counties, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear issued a scam alert to warn of a new scam targeting Kentucky school systems and teachers. Beshear said his office has recently received multiple reports...
Posted On 21 Aug 2019
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Prosecutors seeking death penalty against recently indicted Nicholas Rucker

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a Woodbine man, who was indicted Monday for allegedly killing his girlfriend in May before fleeing the scene and spending 44 days on the run. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 21 Aug 2019

Roastin’ Redhounds begin quest for state junior chef title

Though Corbin’s High School’s Roastin’ Redhounds lost the regional matchup against archrival Harlan in the 13th Region Tournament, they will have their shot at a state championship in the 2019 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. The team of...

Makena Myatt named, ‘Corbin Colonel’

An 8-year-old Corbin girl who has made it her mission to make changes to her community was honored for her efforts Monday night. At the regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission, Mayor Suzie Razmus presented Makena Myatt with a proclamation naming her a, “Corbin Colonel.”...

W’burg police join campaign to crack down on drunk driving

If you choose to drink and drive in Williamsburg – beware. The Williamsburg Police Department is joining with law enforcement throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, Aug. 16-Sept. 2. The strong nationwide impaired driving crackdown will include...
Posted On 21 Aug 2019

Taylor family names removed from some Cumberlands facilities

Months after a federal jury sided with the University of the Cumberlands in a lawsuit filed against it by its former president Dr. James Taylor and his wife, Dinah Taylor, the school is apparently taking steps to distance itself from the couple. The aquatic center, which was...
Posted On 20 Aug 2019