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Senator McConnell thanks healthcare workers, talks second stimulus during stop at Baptist Health Corbin

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R–KY, came to southeastern Kentucky Monday, making stops at three local hospitals, including Baptist Health Corbin, where he praised healthcare workers for their efforts during the COVID–19 pandemic. He also spoke about what officials...

Corbin Health and Rehabilitation resumes visitations

(Editor’s note: A headline in the July 8 edition of The News Journal did not refer to Corbin Health and Rehabilitation as the Corbin facility where five residents died as a result of COVID–19.) Officials at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation say their facility remains free ...

Two arrested for bin store burglary

Two of the three suspects in the July 7 burglary of a Corbin area bin store were arrested Saturday night in Knox County. 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

Corbin firefighters called to CTA Tuesday for industrial oven blaze

CTA Acoustics was evacuated for a short time early Tuesday morning after an industrial oven caught fire. 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

Second arrest made in connection with police chase of stolen car

An individual familiar to law enforcement and the community concerning stolen vehicles in Whitley County is back behind bars in connection with a stolen car that officers chased through Corbin early on the morning of June 26. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Update: Medical condition blamed for Monday crash into mobile home

Corbin Police say a medical condition was the cause of a wreck that ended when an SUV plowed into a mobile home on Commonwealth Ave. in Corbin Monday morning. The incident occurred just before noon when the Kia Sorrento driven by Harold Belew, 50, went out of control, hit a...

W’burg, Whitley schools plan Aug. 26 opening; parents can opt for in-person or remote learning

Officials at Whitley County and Williamsburg Independent School districts have announced plans concerning their respective school years with classes beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 26, for both school districts. In addition, parents in both school districts will have the option of...

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies seeking help in identifying suspects who used stolen debit card

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public to identify two individuals who have been using a stolen debit card. The male and female suspect have used the card in both Corbin and London after it was taken from the owner. Anyone with information about the...

Laurel County woman arrested for allegedly shooting at man Friday

A Laurel County woman was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly shooting at a man. Patricia Lou Marcum, 64, of London, was charged with fourth-degree assault, second-degree disorderly conduct, third-degree terroristic threatening, and second-degree wanton endangerment in...

West Knox Fire Dept. donates old breathing apparatuses to other local departments

After receiving a grant to fund the purchase of new breathing apparatuses for all of its firefighters, the West Knox Fire Department shared the good fortune with two neighboring departments by donating its old equipment to Oak Grove Fire Department and London-Laurel County Rescue...