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Corbin woman accused of assault with broomhandle

A Corbin woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly beating a man severely enough that he had to be airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Holly A. Mills, 34, is facing one count of second-degree assault stemming from the July 8 incident during which Danny Perry...

Music lineup announced for Friday and Saturday at NIBROC

The music lineup for the 66th annual NIBROC Festival is taking shape as Pistol Whip, River Rising, County Wide and up and coming country singer Billy Brown have been signed to play the event which begins Aug. 9. The main stage will again be located in the lot across Main Street...

Minivan assault leaves Corbin man with broken arm

A Corbin man has been charged with assaulting his neighbor Monday night and police say his weapon of choice was a minivan. 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

Motorcycle chase from Corbin to Mt. Vernon leads to numerous charges

A high-speed chase involving a motorcycle and a Kentucky State Police trooper that began in Whitley County Sunday has the rider facing multiple charges. Devan Whitfield, 28, was arrested after leading troopers on a 30-mile chase north on Interstate 75 during which he reportedly...

W’burg woman charged with biting constable

A Williamsburg woman is behind bars after allegedly biting a constable, who was attempting to serve her with a warrant Sunday afternoon for not showing up to court, according to court documents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...
Posted On 25 Jul 2018

Camp UNITE hoping to inspire kids to make positive choices

A record number of youth are signed up to attend the 12th Annual Camp UNITE this week in Williamsburg. About 275 youth from 28 counties in southern and eastern Kentucky are attending the camp, which started Tuesday afternoon and is being held at the University of the Cumberlands...
Posted On 25 Jul 2018

Second Annual Kayaking for Kids Kayak Race set for Aug. 4

Are you a competitive kayaker or Jon Boat owner? Have you never kayaked a day in your life, but always thought it is something that you could like to try? Either way you are in luck thanks to the Second Annual Kayaking for Kids Kayak Race, which will take place on Saturday, Aug....
Posted On 25 Jul 2018

Williamsburg man facing robbery charge

A Williamsburg man is facing a robbery charge after allegedly breaking into a man’s home earlier this month and threatening to kill him and other family members in addition to burning the home down, according to court documents. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Strunk...
Posted On 25 Jul 2018

W’burg City Council discusses George Hayes Road status

It’s been more than three months since a portion of George Hayes Road in Williamsburg partially collapsed, and it still isn’t fixed. 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 25 Jul 2018

Reward offered for lost bible

A Williamsburg man is offering a reward for the return of a lost family heirloom – his bible. “It has a leather cover on it with a marijuana leaf on one side and praying hands on the other side,” said B.J. Leach. “The cover is genuine leather. I made it myself. My daughter gave...
Posted On 25 Jul 2018