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A large house fire that started late Thursday night has left a three-story home a total loss and investigators are looking for a possible cause. The call regarding the fire was received at 10:33 p.m., according to Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Todd, with crews on scene within just minutes. The home, which sits at the end of a private drive off of US 25W near Emergency Christian Ministries, was already fully engulfed in flames as fire crews arrived. “It burned enough that by the time we got water on it, it fell in on itself,” said Todd. Based on the location of the home’s driveway and the difficulty of getting fire trucks...

Summer has officially arrived, and Mother Nature is already turning up the heat. As temperatures continue to climb, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are providing tips to help customers stay comfortable while managing their energy usage. “The weather and how we use energy are two major factors that influence energy bills,” said Shannon Montgomery, LG&E and KU vice president of Customer Services. “We offer a variety of programs, tips and resources for customers to help them beat the heat, manage their energy usage and earn monetary incentives for their energy-saving measures.” These are steps customers can take now to help beat the heat and keep cool during a...

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  This year’s lone Cumberland River Cruise-In saw several dozen classic and fancy vehicles take over downtown Williamsburg on Saturday. The vehicles were lined around the perimeter of the old Whitley County Courthouse while vendors were set up in the yard. Williamsburg Main Street Program opted to move to only one cruise-in this year instead of doing it monthly throughout the summer in an attempt to drive up engagement.           

Summer has officially arrived, and Mother Nature is already turning up the heat. As temperatures continue to climb, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are providing tips to help customers stay comfortable while managing their energy usage. “The weather and how we use energy are two major factors that influence energy bills,” said Shannon Montgomery, LG&E and KU vice president of Customer Services. “We offer a variety of programs, tips and resources for customers to help them beat the heat, manage their energy usage and earn monetary incentives for their energy-saving measures.” These are steps customers can take now to help beat the heat and keep cool during a heatwave: ...

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Glennis, who passed away on June 23, 2025. Born Glennis Rhodes on May 21, 1954, in Siler, KY, he was a beacon of love and laughter in every life he touched.A beloved husband, devoted father, proud papaw and great-grandpapaw, and a man whose love for family, faith, and simple country living left a lasting mark on all who knew him.He was a man rooted in the land, and he found peace in the quiet work of it. He had a keen eye for ginseng and loved roaming the hills looking for it with patience and care, just like everything else he...

Jerry Lee Trammell, age 74, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born on August 26, 1950 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Gurnie and Judy Irene Tye Trammell.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Rowland Trammell; one sister, Lois Sego; two brothers, Glennis Earl Trammell, and Russell Eugene Trammell.He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Patrick (Chris) of Williamsburg, KY; six grandchildren, Gentry Patrick, Kelsey Patrick, Justin Brown, Matthew Patrick Viola Patrick, Nikki Smith; two sisters, Judy Brown (Harold) of Corbin, KY, Mayme Wilburn (Paul) of Williamsburg, KY; two brothers, Gurnie Trammell...

Last week, I wrote in my column thanking Jeff Chadwell for his efforts throughout what was yet another successful season for Little League in Corbin. Little did I know when I typed out those words that Jeff would tragically pass away as that column was making its way out into the local community. I don’t know all of the details behind what happened to Jeff, but early last week I learned that he had experienced some sort of a medical emergency and was in the hospital in pretty rough shape. I stayed in communication with a few folks who were receiving updates on his condition, and joined so many...

Last week, the Corbin Area Technology Center (Corbin ATC) welcomed in a group of incoming 6th-9th graders for a three-day camp that allowed them to get hands-on experience in exploring potential future career pathways. As part of last week’s camp hosted by the Corbin Area Technology Center, the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team brought an armored vehicle and several pieces of equipment to show students. “The overall goal of this camp is to try and draw students into the career and technical education side of things, and to make them more aware of what’s out there,” said ATC Principal Josh Watkins. Watkins explained that, for many years, he feels like...

With rising summer temperatures, Baptist Health emphasizes the importance of preventive measures, especially for vulnerable populations, as advised by Dr. Amy Martin Higgins, MD, of Baptist Health Primary Care London. Dr. Higgins emphasizes that older adults, young children, pregnant women, people taking specific medications, and the immunocompromised are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses. “These groups face unique challenges in regulating body temperature,” she explained. “Heat exhaustion, marked by symptoms like thirst, overheating, fatigue, nausea, and muscle soreness, is a common issue we see in our emergency department.” To stay safe during hot weather, Dr. Higgins recommends: Staying hydrated with water and electrolyte-containing fluids before and during sun exposure. Wearing loose, light-colored clothing. Applying sunscreen...

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