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“You just don’t see that volunteer spirit like you used to.” That is how Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Todd described the situation when it comes to the lack of volunteer firefighters in Whitley County, and across the nation.

Samuel Lewis Osborne, Jr., age 58, of LaFollette, TN passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the North Knoxville Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Betty (King) Osborne. The family received friends on Sunday, April 7, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel. Harp Funeral Home...

No injuries are being reported at this time, but several homes and buildings in the Bee Creek area of Whitley County were damaged Tuesday evening when tornadic-like winds knocked down dozens of large trees.

“When people pay their local taxes, they expect to see some local benefit.” That is how Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. summarized what he believes to be the general consensus among local taxpayers. Unfortunately, the ever-increasing financial burden of operating...

On Tuesday, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. served as the special guest speakers at the luncheon....

Billy Wayne Adkins, Jr., age 50, of Clairfield, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 16, 1973, in La Follette, TN, to Billy Adkins and Barbara (Gibson) Adkins, who survive. He was preceded in death by his younger brother,...

Leon “Ralf” Edward Deane, Jr., age 50, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 26, 1973, in Tampa, Florida. Ralf was preceded in death by grandson, Carson Sammuel Deane; dad, Bill Lay; sister, Carla...

Otis Ray Baker, Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. Born November 21, 1942, in Bell County, he was the son of the late Otis Ray Baker, Sr., and Rachel Baker. Otis was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Additionally, he was a...

“It’s like The Field of Dreams… If you build it, they will come.” Those were the words of Senate President Robert Stivers Tuesday when he joined other local and state-level officials at the site of what will soon be the newest speculative building to be constructed inside the...

Elbert L. Vanderpool, Jr., age 73, of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, January 20, 2023 surrounded by his wife and family. Elbert was born on January 6, 1950 in Jellico, Tennessee to Elbert L. Vanderpool, Sr. and Evelyn (Elswick) Vanderpool. He was preceded in...