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Cops N Rodders car show set for Saturday

If you have an antique or unique looking vehicle and you want to help raise money for the Williamsburg Police Department Shop with a Cop program, then you might want to come down to the Kentucky Splash Waterpark Saturday for Cops N Rodders car motorcycle and tractor show....
Posted On 12 Oct 2016

KCEOC recognizes Congressman Rogers for Head Start support

U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-Ky., was the guest of honor Tuesday at KCEOC’s Head Start in Corbin during a celebration of Head Start Awareness Month. Paul Dole, President and CEO of KCEOC (Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council), and Yasmine Vinci, Executive...

Father of Corbin man, who was killed in crash, disputes police account

The father of a Corbin man killed in a two-car crash in Lexington last week, says while he was not there as police initially reported, he doesn’t believe his son was driving the wrong way on the interstate. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Knox deputy responds to drug complaint, makes burglary arrests

Four people are facing burglary charges in Knox County after Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint of drug use at the residence. Christina J. Wilder, 22, of Corbin, Lora S. Youngblood, 25, of Williamsburg, William M. Mitchell, 25, of Corbin and Shelby R. Hubbs,...

Corbin Fire Department battles blaze at CTA

Corbin firefighters spent more than two hours Sunday night battling a blaze in the ventilation system at CTA Acoustics. Firefighters were paged to the scene in the Southeastern Kentucky Business Park off of the Corbin bypass at 8:12 p.m. in response to the fire alarm activated at...

Vehicle enforcement apprehends suspect accused of assaulting Laurel deputy

A routine traffic stop for speeding Wednesday afternoon on southbound I-75 ended with the arrest of a London man who was wanted for assaulting a Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy and the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and four counterfeit $50 bills. Thirty-five-year-old Tony...

Update: Vehicle pursuit leads to attempted murder charges

A Williamsburg man is facing multiple counts of criminal attempt to commit murder of police officers and others following a vehicle pursuit last Wednesday afternoon in the Canadatown community that involved an officer discharging his firearm. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird...
Posted On 06 Oct 2016

Indiana man arrested for W’burg hit and run

An Indiana man, who allegedly hit a 2003 Cadillac in Williamsburg last Wednesday morning and then fled the scene, had his bond reduced during a court hearing Monday morning. About 7:40 a.m. last Wednesday, Williamsburg police received a report about a hit and run on Ky. 92W in...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

W’burg store sells first legal case of beer

Shortly after the final signage went up about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Stop & Save employees sold the first legal case of beer in Williamsburg to customer Tom Carroll. The legal sale of alcohol by the package has begun in Williamsburg after two stores received their licenses...
Posted On 05 Oct 2016

Corbin trolley bus expected to roll by end of October

One year after initial plans for Corbin’s trolley bus were presented to the city commission, the commissioners approved a motion to hire two full-time drivers and operation is expected to begin within the month. At a special called meeting of the commission last Thursday, the...