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W’burg PD Shop with A Cop takes 140 children Christmas shopping

The holidays are difficult when you’re a parent and can’t afford to buy your children Christmas presents. Until Jessica Rastelli found out about the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with a Cop program, she only planned to give out books to her four and one-half year old son,...
Posted On 20 Dec 2017

Firefighters ask for arson investigation of Ky. 233 fires

Sunday night marked the fourth time within the last month that West Knox firefighters were paged to a structure fire on Ky. 233, leading them to call in state police to investigate. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin Police searching for second suspect in vehicle that nearly struck officer

One man is in custody and Corbin Police are searching for a second individual that allegedly fled from the Corbin Kroger when confronted about suspected shoplifting Tuesday morning. Corbin Police Captain Coy Wilson said officers arrested 39-year-old Brian Phillips of Corbin and...

Grace Health to open medical campus at Corbin Kmart property

Grace Health announced Monday that it has a long-term lease agreement on the former Kmart building in Corbin, and plans to construct a “multi-service” medical campus on the site. Documents were executed on Monday morning that grant a 35-year lease term to Grace Health. After...
Posted On 18 Dec 2017
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Arson suspected in fire that burned Emlyn house where triple homicide occurred

Arson is suspected in a Sunday evening blaze that damaged an Emlyn home that was the scene of a triple homicide nearly one year ago. The home, which was owned by Larry and Courtney Taylor, was initially scheduled to be sold through a special master commissioner’s auction at noon...
Posted On 18 Dec 2017

So far no plea offers in Courtney Taylor triple homicide case

As it stands, the triple homicide trial of a Williamsburg woman, who is charged with killing her husband and two children, is still scheduled for April 16, but it’s possible, if not likely, that the trial will be delayed due to a number of factors. The biggest question is how...
Posted On 14 Dec 2017

Shannon Hall files to run for Corbin mayor

Assuming that incumbent Corbin Mayor Willard McBurney files to run for re-election, there will be a contested election for mayor in Corbin next year. Shannon T. Hall filed Wednesday with the Whitley County Clerk’s Office to seek the office of Corbin mayor. The race will be on the...
Posted On 13 Dec 2017

Arrests in string of auto theft cases

Williamsburg police arrested an 18-year-old and a juvenile early Tuesday morning in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries that took place over the past four weeks and have recovered four stolen firearms. At least one additional arrest is expected. Read this story and...
Posted On 13 Dec 2017

Over 100 gather for discussion on church security measures

So far in 2017, there have been 108 deaths at either churches or on the property of faith-based organizations, which is a record number surpassing the old record of 77 deaths in 2015. This death total includes 26 people killed during a shooting at a Texas church last month that...
Posted On 13 Dec 2017

Corbin Police find suspected drug dealer in local hotel room

A Laurel County man was arrested at a Corbin hotel Monday night after police were called to investigate suspected drug activity. 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