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Do your ‘doody’: Pet waste disposal stations coming soon to ‘Burg

What do you do when you can’t get people to quit letting their pets defecate in certain parts of the city, such as some parks? Pet waste stations, like this one in Corbin, will be coming to Williamsburg soon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 11 Aug 2021

The Suds Barn is making a splash in Williamsburg

“When you are stuck at home all day every day, you tend to do things in bulk. When you find something you like, you really start doing it a lot. We were making soap every day,” said Becky Warner, owner of one of Williamsburg’s newest downtown stores, The Suds Barn. Warner...

Firestone groundbreaking was a big day for Williamsburg

Williamsburg City Councilman Loren Connell probably summed it up best when he pointed out during the June city council meeting that Williamsburg residents probably ought to be thanking the current workers at its Firestone plant. “If they weren’t doing a good job, I don’t think...
Posted On 08 Aug 2021

League champions crowned

Cumberland Freewill Baptist Church won the 2021 Williamsburg Mens Summer Softball League with a record of 18-3. The team from Tim Smith Construction finished second with a record of 17-4.

Local cross country teams look to repeat recent success

Local high school cross country teams have a lot to live up as they are preparing for the 2021 season. Corbin Coach Tyler Harris said the “Runnin’ Redhounds” currently have six boys and seven girls slated to run at the varsity level. The boys’ team is two years removed from a...

Corbin, Williamsburg among small Kentucky cities receiving American Rescue Plan funds

Corbin and Williamsburg are among 360 smaller cities across Kentucky which have begun receiving a portion of the $157 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the funding for the cities with populations under 50,000 Thursday afternoon....

$3.2 million worth of land land bought for Cumberland Mint project

The Cumberland Mint historical wagering/off-track betting facility marks a significant multi-million dollar investment in Williamsburg. Blueprints for the new Cumberland Mint historical wagering facility being built in Williamsburg. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 22 Jul 2021

Williamsburg man charged with punching Whitley Co. deputy

What began as the third call of the night Tuesday for Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies to deal with a domestic dispute at a residence on U.S. 25W north of Williamsburg, ended with a man being arrested for assaulting one of the deputies. Read this story and more for just $.99...

Inaugural Cumberland River Cruise-In coming Saturday

Organizers are hoping for about three dozen vehicles for the inaugural Cumberland River Cruise-In, which is slated to take place in downtown Williamsburg on Saturday. “I am thinking 30 to 40. That is kind of what I am hoping. Maybe a little more,” said Jonathan Jones, the...
Posted On 15 Jul 2021

Driver’s license testing returns to W’burg

You can now once again take the written part of your driver’s license test, renew your driver’s license, and pay your speeding tickets at the Whitley County Judicial Center (the new courthouse) in Williamsburg. The judicial center was closed June 28 – July 5 due to a major...
Posted On 14 Jul 2021