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Fine Arts Association presenting classical pianist Yukiko Fujimura at Union College on November 12

The Fine Arts Association of Southeast Kentucky will be presenting classical pianist Yukiko Fujimura in concert at the Conway-Boatman Memorial Chapel at Union College in Barbourville on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.
Posted On 05 Nov 2023
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Trick or treat hours set in Whitley, Knox, Laurel counties

Local ghosts and goblins will have plenty of opportunity to trick or treat on Halloween night, but before then there are a number of Halloween activities planned throughout Whitley County and the surrounding areas. Williamsburg activities A drive-in Halloween movie is scheduled...
Posted On 28 Oct 2023

Fourth of July festivities planned for Whitley County, surrounding areas

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and there’s no better time than the present to ignite your patriotic spirit with fun and exciting activities in your area. Corbin The City of Corbin has a super fun and eventful day planned on Monday, July 3, for the community...

Knox County man charged with setting fire to stolen truck, assaulting Whitley County Jail staff

A Knox County man, who was arrested last Sunday for allegedly setting fire to a stolen truck, racked up additional charges at the Whitley County Detention Center where he allegedly fought with multiple deputy jailers resulting in one suffering a possible concussion. Read this...

Forcht Bank partners with food banks to fight hunger in local communities

(Lexington, KY) Kicking off it’s fifth year, Forcht Bank’s Stick a Forcht in Hunger will be working to help community members in need by accepting non-perishable food items between November 8 and December 22. All donations brought to Forcht Bank locations will be donated to local...
Posted On 25 Nov 2021

Most local trick or treating activities set for Saturday

Local ghosts and goblins will have plenty of opportunity to trick or treat this weekend locally with most towns and counties opting to move trick or treating to Saturday, Oct. 30, rather than Sunday, Oct. 31. Prior to trick or treating, Williamsburg and Whitley County school...
Posted On 28 Oct 2021

Knox Co. deputies: Man rented U-Haul to steal catalytic covereter

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Barbourville man they say was cutting the catalytic converter off of the U-Haul truck that he had rented Friday. William Allen, 39, was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition of the value over $500, first-degree criminal...

One fatality after wreck on Ky 229

One person died Tuesday in a single vehicle crash in Laurel County. Photo courtesy of the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office 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

Deputies: Shoplifter tried to leave store with items hidden in stolen tackle box

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Knox County man, who allegedly attempted to take items from the Corbin Walmart in a stolen tackle box, began fighting with them when confronted Monday afternoon. Jason C. Browning, 34, of Barbourville, was charged with theft by unlawful...

Knox County man charged with indecent exposure, assaulting mom, sister, deputy

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Gray area residence last Wednesday where a Barbourville man had allegedly assaulted his mother and sister, and exposed himself to a seven-year-old. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...