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Ron Doyle Shupe

Ron Doyle Shupe, age 82, of Shupe Road, Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his home. He was born on Thursday, October 19th, 1939 in Coxton, Kentucky to Walter William Shupe and Mina Louise (Hocker) Shupe Hudson. He was preceded in death by...

Lillian Clo Lawson

Lillian Clo Lawson, age 78, of Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 11, 1944 in Whitley County to the late Albert Davis and the late Flora (Walters) Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Marie Chambers

Marie Chambers, of Williamsburg, Kentucky was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on October 4th, 2022 as some of her dearest loved ones rallied around her. Marie was a one of a kind, God loving, beautiful woman who made any friend into family with her infectious...

Progress Rail in Corbin to close

The Progress Rail fabrication shop in Corbin is set to close sometime in the coming months. The News Journal received a tip of the pending closure Friday morning. The Corbin location is one of many nationwide, with Progress Rail’s corporate offices being based out of Albertville,...

Kids paying the price for behavior of adults at football games

Last fall when I was filling in for our sports editor, I had the privilege of being on the sidelines as Head Coach Brent Jackson led the Corbin Eighth Grade Football Team to its second consecutive state title. Also, on the sidelines, was Jackson’s wife, Jenni Lou Jackson, who had...
Posted On 07 Oct 2022

BREAK Bus continuing to bring the gospel message to kids throughout Whitley County

For many years, the husband-and-wife team of John and Julie Lowder have spearheaded an effort to teach the Bible to school-aged children in Whitley County. Their methods have evolved over time, leading to the utilization of what they call the BREAK Bus, which serves as a...