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Staff finds used drug needles on Corbin Preschool playground

Corbin Police were called to the Corbin Preschool Center on Master Street Tuesday after employees found two syringes in the playground area. 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?...

GoFundMe account established to return drowning victim to native Mexico

A GoFundMe account has been established to return the body of the Lexington man who drown Saturday at Laurel Lake to his native Mexico. The account’s goal is to raise $6,000 to help the family of 42-year-old Alfonzo Sanchez-Gonzalez. “Alfonso was a very loved person and was...

Second Cumberland Valley Cruise-in of 2018 to be held Saturday

The second Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of 2018 will roll into downtown Corbin Saturday. Chris McQueen, one of the event organizers, said classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display along Main Street from 4 to 8 p.m. “Our cruise–in keeps growing year by...

Smoke that filled Moore Hill Road home traced to Corbin City Utilities

West Knox firefighters were called out to a home on Moore Hill Road Tuesday that had filled with smoke only to learn that the source of the smoke was Corbin Utilities. Firefighters were called to 394 Moore Hill Road at approximately 10:20 a.m. Chief Darryl Baker said upon further...

W’Burg finances good, but no employee raises for now

Overall the finances for the city of Williamsburg are looking pretty good for the upcoming fiscal year that starts July 1, with general fund revenue up slightly but city employees aren’t projected to get a pay raise. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

Man seriously injured in crash Tuesday, motorcycle catches fire

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a motorcycle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Gray that began when the rider struck a deer and ended with the motorcycle going up in flames. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

W’burg council discusses needle proof gloves, ladder truck

Obtaining needle proof gloves for first responders, a drone for the police department and possibly a ladder truck for the fire department were among the topics of conversation during a special-called Williamsburg City Council meeting late Monday afternoon. Read this story and...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

Local resident nabbed again for indecency

Editor’s note: The print edition of this story erroneously reported the location of the incident as Tattersall. I actually happened on Tanglewood Drive. It has been corrected for the online edition. The 2016 serial flasher has returned to Corbin and was arrested Sunday for...

W’burg block parties kick off Friday with ‘Off the Clock’

Once again this summer you don’t have to go any further than Bill Woods Park in Williamsburg most Friday nights to find either free live concerts or free movies in the park. “I am looking forward to another great summer of fun with our block parties and movies in the park and all...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018

Routine traffic stop leads to four arrests for suspected crystal meth

A routine traffic stop late Sunday evening lead to the arrest of four Williamsburg residents on charges of drug trafficking and engaging in organized crime. Monday afternoon, Whitley District Judge Fred White entered not guilty pleas for Freddie Lee Akers, 54, Joseph Tye, 34,...
Posted On 06 Jun 2018