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Patriot Steakhouse closing June 4

Starting next month, Williamsburg residents will have one less dining option. The University of the Cumberlands confirmed Tuesday afternoon that it would be closing the Patriot Steakhouse effective June 4. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 03 May 2017

Corbin Tourism approves new sign, hires artifact manager

The south end of Corbin will soon have a sign welcoming visitors to the city. At a special called meeting of the Corbin Tourism Commission Monday night, the commission unanimously approved the design of a new 4’x10’ metal sign to be installed off of exit 25. The sign stat...

Briar Creek Park Bridge closed due to flood damage

Briar Creek Park is back open after flooding damage last week, but the bridge inside the park is expected to be closed for at least a couple more weeks as officials try to figure out how best to repair it. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison said Tuesday that estimates for the...
Posted On 03 May 2017

$45,360 in emergency road aid awarded to fiscal court

Whitley County is getting $45,360 in county road aid emergency funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to repair damage to an eastern Whitley County road that was one of the hardest hit during last month’s flooding. The funds will be used for drainage structure repairs on...
Posted On 03 May 2017

Woman throws liquor bottle at police cruiser

A Corbin woman arrested Sunday morning after allegedly throwing a liquor bottle at a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser has avoided jail time but must pay $718 in fines and court costs as part of a plea agreement. Twenty-six-year-old Rachel E. Durham was arrested just after...

Property owner detains alleged burglar until police arrive

A Williamsburg man is facing a burglary charge after allegedly being caught and detained by the property owner Sunday morning. Kentucky State Police Trooper Scott Bunch arrested James Daryl Gipson, 37, of Highway 204, at 9:57 a.m. charging him with second-degree burglary,...
Posted On 03 May 2017

Stolen car pulled from Laurel Lake Tuesday morning

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are still working to determine how and why a car was rolled off of High Top boat ramp into Laurel Lake Tuesday morning. Deputies and Woodbine Search and Rescue were called to the scene off of U.S. 25W about 11 a.m. after a witness saw the car...

Corbin Fire Department mascot ‘Hemi’ euthanized

Corbin Fire Department’s unofficial mascot, “Hemi,” who appeared to be on the road to recovery from an unexplained neurological issue, was euthanized Tuesday. Firefighter Trevor Allen, Hemi’s owner, announced the decision Monday night. Allen said while Hemi initially appeared to...

Two remained jailed after police pursuit

A Williamsburg man remains in jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond after allegedly leading police on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car last week that he allegedly drove onto a sidewalk where he nearly hit a pedestrian, according to police. “This was the wildest vehicle pursu...
Posted On 03 May 2017

UPDATE: Laurel deputies arrest duo wanted in connection with robbery, assault at Walmart

UPDATE: Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies took two suspects wanted in connection with Wednesday’s robbery and assault at Corbin Walmart into custody Friday afternoon. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer said the suspects, identified...