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Jailer candidates explain why they are seeking office

Seven candidates have, officially, filed to run in the May 17 race for Whitley County Jailer. The News Journal contacted each of the candidates to give them an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and to answer the question, “Why are you running for jailer? Read...

Two deputy jailers assaulted while trying to detain a Corbin man Sunday

A Corbin man, who was initially arrested early Sunday morning on public intoxication, disorderly and resisting arrest charges, added additional charges after he allegedly assaulted two Whitley County Deputy Jailers. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

Wrongful death lawsuit moved to federal court

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family members of a Williamsburg man, who died in a 2020 traffic crash on Interstate 75, is moving to federal court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content....

Whitley begins long road stretch; Corbin and W’burg face district matchups vs. South

The Whitley County Lady Colonels will begin a seven-game string of road games with a trip to Jenkins Friday night. “Road games will help prepare us for post-season,” said Coach Sean Pigman. “For us each day, practice, game is another chance to get better, learn and compete. We...

Upchurch concert will go on despite snow

Ryan Upchurch is in Corbin, and tonight’s show will go on as scheduled. For those who have tickets for Friday and can’t make it, they can be transferred to Saturday. “There are people in town, so we made the decision for the show to go on,” said Arena Director Kristi Balla....

The year in local sports had memorable moments

The sports world featured a number of highs and a few lows in 2021. Here are the top 10 as chosen by your intrepid sports editor. 1) Mark White fired Whitley County Basketball had a rough season in 2020-21, going 4-16 that included and 11-game losing streak and a first-round loss...

2021 a big year at The Arena, 2022 expected to be bigger

Coming off of an impressive year that saw The Arena in Corbin host 40 events and receive national attention courtesy of stars such as Nelly and Justin Moore, Arena Director Kristi Balla has the venue off to a hot start in January that includes five shows that have generated more...

Corbin man charged with 46 counts of cruelty to animals

A Corbin man, who was recently arrested on a warrant charging him with 46 counts of cruelty to animals, was released from the Whitley County Detention Center on his own recognizance. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Buckner takes over football program at Knox Central

After four seasons of tutelage at Corbin High School under Justin Haddix and Tom Greer, Dustin Buckner is taking over as the head football coach at rival Knox Central High School. Buckner, who had served as an assistant at Corbin since January 2018, was announced as the new head...

Corbin to open season again Pikeville in ’22 Pigskin Classic

Corbin Football’s 2022 schedule is now complete as the Redhounds will face defending Class A champion Pikeville to open the season in the Cumberland Falls Pigskin Classic. Corbin Football Coach Tom Greer said the contract was signed Monday to have the Panthers come to Campbell...