Many of your favorite Whitley County Fair events, such as the demolition derby, horse show, mule pull and mud bog, are back again for this year’s fair, which will take place July 17-20 at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Savoy. Demolition Derby The Whitley County Fair Demolition...

A fire that broke out sometime Wednesday afternoon at Cox and Son Funeral Home in Jellico has completely gutted the establishment, which has been a staple of the community for more than 100 years. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, where firefighters worked at the scene...

Whether it was inflatables for children to play on, a variety of food to chose from, a patriotic costume contest for adults and children or fireworks for the grand finale, there was a little something for everyone at this year’s Independence Day celebration held at the...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT The annual Let Freedom Ring bell ringing ceremony was held Thursday morning at Patriot Park on the campus of University of the Cumberlands, where several dozen people were in attendance to celebrate Independence Day through a variety of patriotic songs and...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that there will be temporary lane closures Thursday night on southbound I-75 at three locations between mile markers 19 and 14 in Whitley County. Beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 11, crews will close the southbound right...

A Corbin man has been indicted in Knox County for allegedly robbing a woman and then later allegedly bringing drugs into the jail. 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

A Whitley County grand jury could decide later this summer whether a London man should be indicted for drug trafficking. 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

A lawsuit filed in federal court last month peels back the curtain on some of the events that took place behind the scenes that caused Jellico Hospital to close once again earlier this year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Independence Day Festivities in Williamsburg included many of the same events residents have come to love over the years, including the annual hot dog eating contest at Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Dozens of contestants both young and old gathered under the...

A new housing development for elderly residents could be in the works in downtown Williamsburg. 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

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in at...

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. A total of 8,580 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher...

At any given time, approximately 400 housing units are occupied between the Corbin and Williamsburg Housing Authorities. While many of these tenants may be individuals, many are also families, meaning the actual number of people residing in public housing is much greater. Not...

In its first year of existence, the Whitley County 4-H youth sewing club is already finding ways to make a positive difference in the community. Last week, club members made a special visit to Baptist Health Corbin (BHC) to donate travel pillows, each with a handmade cover, to...

Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between April 2024 and May 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley County’s unemployment...

A Williamsburg High School student-athlete is being honored by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for superior academic achievement. The NSHSS has announced that soon-to-be junior HayLee Baird has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization....

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce was on hand Monday afternoon for a ribbon cutting at the new On Point Barbering Academy, which is located in South Park Center in Corbin.

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce lent a hand and a big pair of scissors last Thursday afternoon as attorney Ryan Lawson cut the ribbon at the new 1818 Law Firm, which is located at 217 Main Street in Williamsburg.    

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that US25E in Laurel County, between traffic signal No. 2, located at the northbound I-75 off-ramp, and extending to traffic signal No. 5, located at Lowe’s, will be reduced to two-way, single-lane traffic on the northbound...

The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday afternoon for a Corbin woman killed during a three-vehicle June 30 collision in London. The accident happened about 2 p.m. on KY-192 near Community Trust Bank, and involved a Ford pickup truck, a Nissan minivan and a GMC Acadia....