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Judge gives company suing Depot on Main until April 20 to show cause

A federal judge has given the company that filed a lawsuit against the Depot on Main until April 20 to show why its lawsuit accusing the bar of illegally showing an Ultimate Fighting Championship even in 2019 should not be dismissed. Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. filed the lawsuit...

Photo Gallery: Upcoming passion play Saturday (April 16) – Sunday (April 17)

The members of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Williamsburg have been rehearsing for its passion play on the life and passion of Jesus Christ. Jonathan Wyatt, who is directing the performance, said approximately 50 church members are participating in the performance at 6...
Posted On 14 Apr 2022

Seat belt stop leads Barbourville Police to pound of meth

A traffic stop for a driver not wearing a seat belt Friday night in Knox County resulted in a Corbin woman and four other people being arrested for trafficking one pound of methamphetamine. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

New Beginnings Real Estate cuts the ribbon for grand opening

Open for business: Joy and John Hall recently cut the ribbon for the New Beginnings Real Estate office, which opened at 1610 Cumberland Falls Highway in Corbin. The next day New Beginnings held an open house and invited the public to see their new operation. At right, the company...
Posted On 09 Apr 2022

Testimony begins in second trial of man accused of triple homicide

(Editor’s Note: Throughout the trial, Aaron Byers has been referred to by his nickname, ‘Biggs’. For clarity, Aaron Byers is referred to in the article as ‘Biggs’, and Tiffany Byers is referred to as Byers.) After two weeks of questioning, sixteen jurors have been selected to...

Bill to lower motor vehicle taxes passes legislature

A bill to permanently lower motor vehicle taxes for Kentuckians was sent to Gov. Andy Beshear Monday, who is expected to sign the bill into law. The measure, HB 6, which had 50 sponsors including 82nd Rep. Regina Huff (R-Williamsburg), would ensure Property Value Administrators...
Posted On 10 Mar 2022

Harrison, White will be keynote speakers for March 8 chamber luncheon

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held starting at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at the...
Posted On 04 Mar 2022

W’burg zoning variance sought in order to build new apartments

The City of Williamsburg Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 22, to consider a zoning variance application. Bo Robinson and Patrick Robinson filed the application for variance requesting permission to build a pair of four-plex apartments in an...
Posted On 18 Feb 2022

Electronic Edition For 2-16-2022

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Grand jury hands down 11 drug-related indictments

According to indictments and its monthly report, the Whitley County Grand Jury returned 11 drug-related indictments Monday, including: 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
Posted On 10 Feb 2022