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Parsons double murder trial delayed

The trial of a Corbin man, who is charged in the killing of two people last year, has been postponed. 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 19 Jul 2018

Grand jury clears Georgia truck driver in assault case

A Georgia truck driver, who allegedly chased a man that scammed him out of some money from the Williamsburg Pilot Travel Center to the Walmart parking lot and cut him with a knife nearly three months ago, has been cleared of any legal wrongdoing in connection with the incident....
Posted On 19 Jul 2018

Sheriff’s deputy tackles fleeing auto theft suspect

A Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy recovered a stolen truck Saturday afternoon near Williamsburg, and apprehended the person who was driving it. About 4:30 p.m., Deputy Mike Lawson arrested Kristina Blakley, 39, charging her with theft by unlawful taking-auto and second-degree...
Posted On 19 Jul 2018

W’burg cougar sighting can’t be verified, state officials say

After reports of a cougar sighting in Williamsburg, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife have confirmed that the species of the animal spotted cannot be verified. Tom Land, conservation officer for Kentucky Department of fish and wildlife in Whitley County, said that no tracks nor...

W’burg Water Department wins state award for water quality

The Williamsburg Water Department was one of the 42 water Districts recognized by Governor Matt Bevin for complying with the goals of Kentucky’s Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP). AWOP helps ensure that water districts comply with the highest standards of water distribution...

Whitley County Fair kicks off this week

A skeet shooting competition and a mud bog are two events that are new for this year’s Whitley County Fair, which is returning this week after a one-year hiatus and now has at least a semi-permanent home. Due to various difficulties, most of last year’s fair events were...
Posted On 18 Jul 2018

Corbin Readifest is Tuesday

Corbin Independent Schools will be hosting its annual Readifest for students from noon to 5:00 p.m. on July 24 at the new Corbin Middle School. The event is an opportunity for all students in the Corbin Independent School system to receive supplies and meet with a diverse group...

Carver charged with assaulting her father Saturday

A woman was arrested after she assaulted her father in Laurel County. Kendra B. Carver, 27, of Bronston, was arrested on fourth degree assault charges July 14th. Donnie Carver, the Kendra’s father, told police Kendra, “was trying to get in her vehicle and that she was...

#KeepCorbinClean community cleanup scheduled for Saturday

Community members are encouraged to meet Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Sanders Park for the #keepcorbinclean event. The event will last from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The first 50 participants will receive a free grabber, donated by David Hart, to pick up trash. All participants will...