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W’burg E-sports team goes to state’s Elite 8

During its inaugural season, the Williamsburg High School E-sports team made it to the Elite 8 in the state before being eliminated. 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
Posted On 29 May 2019

Whitley County EMS recognized for excellence in pediatric care

Whitley County EMS was recognized Tuesday morning for its work in helping its youngest patients, children. As part of national EMS week, which is May 18 – May 25, Whitley County EMS received the Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care by the Kentucky EMS for Children Pediatric...
Posted On 29 May 2019

Corbin Kiwanis Alzheimer’s Walk set for June 22

The numbers are pretty daunting. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in this country. Statistics show that one in three seniors dies from Alzheimer’s or another dementia, and that it kills more...
Posted On 29 May 2019

Corbin man charged with rape of woman in Williamsburg

A Corbin man was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping a woman at a Williamsburg hotel last weekend. Williamsburg Police arrested Ronald O. Leas, 18, on charges of first-degree rape and video voyeurism. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird said the investigation began...

Daniel Boone National Forest fees upped

Daniel Boone National Forest officials are asking for public comments on a proposal to implement or increase fees at multiple recreation sites. Officials stated that under the proposal fees would be increased at 25 sites with fees being implemented at nine additional sites. There...

July 1 moving date set for some Corbin District Court operations

Whitley District Court Judge Cathy Prewitt will be moving her courtroom to the judicial center in Williamsburg effective July 1. At Monday’s regular meeting of the Corbin City Commission, the commissioners approved a new agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts for...

Whitley Judge-Executive, Ossoli Club pledge support to Senior Citizens Center

It’s been a good week for the Corbin Senior Citizens Center. Just a month ago, the center was looking at about a $15,000 shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, which would mean a reduction in the number of days it would be open, and meals it could serve those who utilize the...

Corbin man indicted on child-porn related charge

A Whitley County Grand Jury has indicted a Corbin man on charges related to possession of matter involving a sexual performance by a minor. 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
Posted On 23 May 2019

Gray man found with meth, cocaine, pills, and stolen merchandise

A Gray man was arrested Wednesday at the Corbin Walmart after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found methamphetamine, cocaine, assorted drug paraphernalia, and almost $250 worth of stolen items on his person. Joseph Ray Middleton, 40, is facing charges of first-degree trafficking...

UPDATE: Arrest warrant issued in Wednesday fatal shooting

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police said Friday that an arrest warrant has been issued for a Corbin man following an investigation into a fatal shooting Wednesday night in Woodbine. Trooper Lloyd Cochran, public affairs officer at Post 11 in London, said the warrant has been issued for...