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Area fire departments battle three brush fires in as many days

For the third time in as many days area firefighters have been called to the scene to fight brush fires that have gotten out of control. Woodbine firefighters were called to Old Corbin Road off of Ky. 26 about 2:45 p.m. Monday. Woodbine Battalion Chief Rickie Fore said the flames...

Pair of National Day of Prayer events planned in Williamsburg Thursday

Local officials are planning two events in Williamsburg Thursday in conjunction with The National Day of Prayer. Tyler Johnson, youth minister at First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, will be the keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Williamsburg Kiwanis Club National Day of Prayer...
Posted On 02 May 2018

Williamsburg Independent School adds new vehicle to fleet

Williamsburg Independent School officials unveiled the newest addition to the Jacket fleet Tuesday morning, a 2018 Chevy Traverse, which was purchased with coal severance funds. Superintendent Dr. Amon Couch noted this is a testament to the great partnership between local county...
Posted On 02 May 2018

Update: I-75 lane closure remains in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 2

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that Interstate 75 northbound at milepoints 23.5 – 25.0 in Whitley County will continue to be reduced to one lane until Wednesday, May 2 at 10 p.m. KYTC crews have closed the right (slow) lane of this...
Posted On 02 May 2018
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Knox deputies find drugs, cash after high-speed chase through Gray

A Knox County duo was arrested Sunday morning following a high-speed chase through Gray that ended when the car ran off the road and became lodged between two trees. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rex A. Gray, 29, of Woolum and David Dewayne Davis, 53, of Barbourville in...

Over 600 volunteers set record during Cumberland Falls Spring Cleanup

A record number of volunteers joined forces to clean Hwy. 90 and other roads near Cumberland Falls during the annual Cumberland Falls PRIDE Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 28. A total of 632 volunteers participated in the event. Previously, the largest turnout for the...
Posted On 02 May 2018
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Kriebel: Meetings with sports tourism event organizers ‘promising’

Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel said her trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota to the National Association of Sports Commissions Symposium to promote the area as a potential host site for sports tourism events, was successful. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Corbin police arrest one suspect in connection with burglary, still looking for second suspect

Corbin Police arrested one person involved the burglary of an area business and are looking for a second person involved in a similar burglary. 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...

Corbin man to appear on Discovery Channel show

A Corbin man and the car belonged to the father of one of his best friends will be featured on the new television series on the Discovery Channel, “Sticker Shock.” Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

I-75 near Corbin reduced to one lane Tuesday, May 1

If you have to go north on I-75 in Whitley County today, then you should probably expect a delay or take an alternative route. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that I-75 northbound at mile points 23.5-25.0 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane....
Posted On 01 May 2018