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Jonathan Brown reflects on the journey that brought him from England to Williamsburg, KY

“If you stay the course and keep working hard, you’ve done everything that you need to do. Now it’s just about performing when the lights are on you, and when you do perform, the opportunities will keep coming.” This was just one piece of advice that University of the Cumberlands...

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...

Edwards get 105 years in prison; denies involvement in crimes

U.S. District Judge Robert E. Wier effectively threw the book at a Flint, Michigan man during his sentencing hearing Tuesday afternoon in federal court in London in connection with a local drug trafficking conspiracy, the shooting of two men inside a Woodbine trailer in 2018, and...
Posted On 21 Dec 2022

Whitley County to benefit from new USDA pilot program

Last week, the US Department of Agriculture held a roundtable meeting with community leaders across eastern Kentucky to discuss the launch of the new Rural Partners Network, which the USDA describes as “an alliance of federal agencies and civic partners working to expand rural...

Woodbine man pleds guilty to threatening federal officer investigating son’s murder case

The father of a Woodbine man, who is accused of drug trafficking and murder, pled guilty in federal court Friday to retaliation against a federal law enforcement officer, who was one of the lead investigators in his son’s case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

New regional licensing office now open in London

With the Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office ceasing to issue driver’s licenses beyond this Friday, the opening of a new driver license regional office in London couldn’t have come at a better time for area residents. The new regional office in London is located at 845 S....

Woman indicted in murder of London businessman

A woman accused of fatally shooting a London businessman in September 2021 was indicted by a Laurel County grand jury Friday. Victoria T. Strelsky, 49, of London, was named in a three-count indictment for charges that occurred September 24, 2021 when she allegedly killed Bryan...

Laurel County Sheriff’s Department offering women’s self defense course

Area women are invited to the London-Laurel County Rescue Squad building on April 16 for self-defense class presented by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department. The class is open to women ages 14 and up and will be conducted by Special Deputy Elizabeth Sparks. The class will...

Corbin man pleads to federal fraud charges

A Corbin man has pleaded guilty in federal court to his part in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID–19 relief funds. 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