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Single-vehicle crash leaves two injured, snares traffic along I-75

A single-vehicle crash along I-75 near Exit 11 sent two people to the hospital Thursday afternoon, with both having to be airlifted due to extensive injuries. According to officers with Williamsburg Police Department, a 1979 GMC truck was traveling northbound on I-75 between...

W’burg Police Chief Wayne Bird retiring Sept. 1

For the first time in 14 years, Williamsburg is looking for a new police chief. Williamsburg Police Chief Wayne Bird recently announced that he plans to retire as chief effective Sept. 1. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 03 Aug 2022

Anderson gets five years for firearm possession, meth

A felon with a prior felony homicide conviction recently received a total of five years in prison for possessing a handgun and methamphetamine during separate 2021 incidents. James Allen Anderson, 47, who was originally indicted for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon,...
Posted On 21 Jul 2022

W’burg police quickly recover stolen vehicle

Williamsburg police recovered a stolen vehicle Sunday morning and arrested one person for auto theft. 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 20 Jul 2022

Traffic violation stop leads to discovery of large amount of drugs, money

Two out-of-state men were arrested last week after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a large amount of drugs and cash. 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 19 Jul 2022
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Whitley Co. Sheriff’s deputies arrest two on drug trafficking charges

A Corbin man and Richmond woman were arrested early Sunday morning after a routine patrol led to the discovery of methamphetamine and other drugs. 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...

W’burg Police warn of recent phone scam

Area residents should be aware of a new scam that could lead to the fraudsters obtaining a cell phone on your dime.  According to a release from the Williamsburg Police Department, a complaint was received last week regarding such a scam, in which someone received a call from a...

W’burg police seize suspected cocaine, suspected heroin

Williamsburg police confiscated suspected cocaine and suspected heroin during a traffic stop early Monday morning, and arrested two Georgia residents, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. Gregory Carter was one of two people arrested during an Independence Day...
Posted On 06 Jul 2022

Louisville sex offender still in jail in Whitley County for parole violation

More than 10 days after his arrest in Whitley County, a Louisville man continues to be held in the Whitley County Detention Center after being arrested for second-offense or more failure to comply with sex offender registration. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...
Posted On 29 Jun 2022

Williamsburg convicted felon found with over 20 firearms

Williamsburg police say federal charges are possible against a local man, who is a convicted felon accused of recently possessing over 20 firearms, one of which was reported stolen, according to a police department release. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 29 Jun 2022