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09/21/2024

Sepsis Awareness Month proclaimed in Corbin.

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09/20/2024

Breaking News: DNA confirms body found Wednesday off Exit 49 is that of Joseph Couch.

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09/20/2024

Looking back, the newspaper world has changed dramatically in 30 years.

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09/20/2024

So, last week was pretty much terrible, wasn’t it? With the search for I-75 shooting suspect Joseph Couch still ongoing near the border of Laurel and Rockcastle counties, school systems all over the region made the decision to play it safe and call off classes and extracurricular activities on Monday. When it became apparent that the manhunt would continue for at least another day, cancellations were announced for Tuesday.

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09/20/2024

Corbin trick or treat hours set, fall events announced.

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09/20/2024

Whitley County Grand Jury indicts five on drug trafficking charges.

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09/19/2024

If you are a home owner or a renter in Whitley or Knox counties and you experienced loss and damage from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and/or mudslides, then take note. You have less than one week to apply for federal disaster assistance, if you haven’t done so already.

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09/19/2024

If you live in the Corbin city limits and have junked cars in your yard, then please start looking at getting those cleaned up before the city has to start asking not so nicely.

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09/19/2024

Corbin man arrested for r**e, so**my of girl under 12 years of age.

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09/19/2024

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin mother and father, in connection with a June 28 case when their daughter called 911 after being unable to wake her mother up and fearing that her mother was dead.

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09/19/2024

One of the three Indianapolis men accused in a 2017 Whitley County triple homicide has levied a new allegation against staff at the Whitley County Detention Center as the case continues to remain in limbo while he waits to undergo a necessary psychiatric evaluation.

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09/19/2024

After a month-long strike, a deal has been struck between regional AT&T workers and the company.

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09/19/2024

Alert shows three overdoses in Whitley County Friday night.

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09/19/2024

Update: Officials confirm remains found near Exit 49 believed to be Joseph Couch

In a press conference late Wednesday evening, Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. confirmed that the remains found hours ago near I-75 Exit 49 in Laurel County are believed to be Joseph A. Couch. Burnett said that, at approximately 3:30 p.m., authorities were notified that two st...

09/18/2024

SPORTS: Good luck to the CHS volleyball team in this year’s Kentucky 2A state tournament, which kicks off tomorrow.

Visit www.kentucky2achampionships.org for more info.

09/18/2024

One day after Gov. Andy Beshear announced that boots on the ground resources looking for suspected mass shooter Joseph A. Couch, 32, of Woodbine, in the Daniel Boone National Forest near the Exit 49 area would be reallocated, a body has been discovered.

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09/18/2024

Man pulls up shirt to show books taped to his chest during Corbin City Commission meeting.

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09/18/2024

Regroup: After week 4 disruptions, football teams getting back on track.

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09/18/2024

For the fourth consecutive year, the Williamsburg Lady Jackets volleyball team will be representing the 13th Region in the All “A” Classic State Championship Tournament.

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09/18/2024

Setting the stage: Meeting held in Corbin to discuss the future of the film industry in Kentucky.

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09/18/2024

The City of Williamsburg will be opting in to allowing medical cannabis businesses within the city.

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09/18/2024

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday for murder in connection with an Aug. 4 accident on I-75 that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl, and indicted the girl’s mother for complicity because she allowed the girl to ride with someone, who was allegedly under the influence.

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09/18/2024

Lower tax rates in Corbin will be offset by higher property assessments.

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09/18/2024

The Sept. 18, 2024, edition of the News Journal is online and available for viewing at a cost of $0.99 for a day pass. News Journal subscribers automatically get access to all of the content available on our website.

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09/18/2024

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down a pair of indictments Monday morning against a Williamsburg man in connection with matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance charges.

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09/18/2024

Gov. Beshear announces that focus of search for Joseph Couch will shift away from national forest.

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09/18/2024

Prosecutors are expected to soon seek additional charges against the Williamsburg couple accused in the 2023 death of four-year-old Chloe Darnell.

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09/17/2024

If you are struggling with mental health issues, you do not have to do it alone.

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09/17/2024

A Knox County school bus, which was carrying 35 students from Lynn Camp Elementary, Middle and High School along with a bus monitor, was involved in a vehicle accident Monday afternoon where two of the children and the bus monitor suffered non-life threatening injuries.

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Severe weather

Following up on our earlier post concerning Tuesday evening storm damage in Whitley County, this video has been shared to us by follower Luke Osborne, who lives in close proximity to some of the hardest hit areas off of Bee Creek Road. Rotation can clearly be seen, and we now know that this storm was responsible for considerable damage to property and homes located in this portion of the county. We are continuing to gather information, and will provide a more detailed update on the situation Wednesday morning on our website.

Ball Drop

🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉

New Year

Pet That Yeti is playing in downtown Corbin as we’re about a half hour away from the ball drop and New Year’s Day 2024!

Another look at the waterline break, from directly above. As previously stated, we hope to receive a status update soon. Stay tuned.

In a follow-up to our earlier post, you can see here that the waterline break causing outage issues for many Williamsburg residents is still ongoing. Crews are working to repair the damage, and we are are hopeful of receiving an update on their progress very soon. We will pass that information along as soon as it is obtained.

Jayden Willis was the $500 winner of the News Journal 12 Weeks of Christmas Secret Phrase Game. The secret phrase was "Christmas is filled with family time, presents, kiddos, good food and Jesus." Thanks to everyone who played.

DCBS

The DCBS gun safety awareness trunk or treat event is happening this afternoon from noon-2 pm at Kentucky Splash in Williamsburg. Come on down!

Cross Country

Today has been a perfect day for regional cross country action in Wayne County. After the completion of 2A competition, Whitley County wishes their teammate, Josh Grubb, a speedy recovery as he is recovering at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a recent serious car crash. Also showing their #GrubbStrong support were runners from McCreary Central, Bell County, Knox Central, North Laurel and Lincoln County. “We run #GrubbStrong! Get well, Josh!”

Gov. Beshear

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks on the first day of racing at the Mint - Cumberland Run in Corbin

Racing

The afternoon started off a little chilly and wet, but the sun came out just in time for the races to get underway at the Mint - Cumberland Run in Corbin. Gov. Andy Beshear is expected to arrive later today…

Ribbon Cutting

The ribbon is officially cut on the race track at the Mint - Cumberland Run. Racing is finally about to get underway in Corbin!

Colby Hall

After a VERY eventful two days at the Corbin Arena, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Executive Director Colby Hall had this to say earlier…

Daniel Cameron

Attorney General Daniel Cameron was also in Whitley County today for the 2023 SOAR Summit in Corbin, and then a quick campaign stop at the Williamsburg Tourism Center. Here is what he had to say about the day’s events…

Gov. Beshear

A portion of Gov. Andy Beshear’s comments at the SOAR Summit today inside the Corbin Arena.

SOAR Intro

Congressman Hal Rogers gets the day’s presentations started off with a video message at the 2023 SOAR Summit, which continues through this afternoon at the Corbin Arena.

A Redhound walk for the ages! We’re getting close to kick off at the brand new Campbell Field!

One of our neighbors at Old Fashioned Trading Days is the WHS Lady Jackets basketball team. Show these ladies some love this weekend!

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Executive Director of Economic Development Bruce Carpenter place the first official sports wagers in Whitley County!

Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus made a special proclamation earlier this evening on the stage at NIBROC. Check it out!

It’s been hot the last few days, which is why the giant inflatable water slide has been a highlight of this year’s Whitley County Fair… The 2023 Fair continues tonight, and all day tomorrow, so be sure to come down and get in on the fun!