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Tuesday Night Highlights: 50th District baseball and softball

The Corbin Redhounds successfully defended their 50th District championship crown Tuesday evening, while the Corbin Lady Hounds played their way into Wednesday’s softball district finals.

Man sues City of Williamsburg for injuries at Briar Creek Park

A Knox County man is suing the City of Williamsburg after he was injured while attending a softball game at Briar Creek Park last summer. 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 14 Jun 2023

An Easter Tradition: Williamsburg Egg Hunt draws large crowd to Briar Creek Park over weekend

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Baskets of fun: The City of Williamsburg held its annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday at Briar Creek Park. Dozens of excited children of all ages showed up to search the park for colorful eggs that were filled with candy and prizes. The Easter Bunny was...

Hundreds participate in Child Abuse Awareness Event over weekend in Williamsburg

Photos  by TIMOTHY WYATT  Making an impact: Hundreds flocked to Briar Creek Park on Saturday to participate in the Child Abuse Awareness Event hosted by the Whitley County Health Department. There was a number of community agencies on hand to offer information about their...

Whitley County Health Department holding child abuse awareness event Saturday

Area residents can head out to Briar Creek Park this Saturday for some holiday fun while also getting some important information about helping to prevent child abuse. In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, which is recognized annually each April, the Whitley County Health...

Flooding covers parts of Williamsburg

Heavy rains last week caused flooding throughout Kentucky. Williamsburg saw high water, but the flooding did not compare to the 2020 flood which was the third highest in the county’s history. Areas such as Briar Creek Park and Three Point were under water Monday.
Posted On 04 Mar 2021

W’burg Community Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday

Over 2,800 Easter eggs will be hidden in Briar Creek Park waiting for local youngsters ages 10 and under to find as part of the Eighth Annual Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. “I just got a notice from him. Yes, the...
Posted On 17 Apr 2019

Briar Creek Park to get 9-hole disc golf course

A nine-hole disc golf course will soon be opening at Briar Creek Park in Williamsburg thanks to a partnership between the city of Williamsburg and the University of the Cumberlands. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 24 Oct 2018

Briar Creek Park Bridge repairs almost complete

Repairs are almost complete on the Briar Creek Park Bridge. Flooding in late April and early May damaged the bridge, which has been closed since. Repairs began to the bridge on July 3. “Hopefully, the bridge at Briar Creek Park will be completed and open this week,” Williamsburg...
Posted On 19 Jul 2017

Briar Creek Park bridge repair still weeks away

Williamsburg officials hope to start repair or replacement work early next month on the Briar Creek Park bridge, which has been closed since flooding damaged it in late April and early May. Initially, city officials received estimates ranging from $30,000 – $300,000 to...
Posted On 24 May 2017
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