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The Whitley County Fiscal Court unanimously voted to pass a resolution that allows Saint Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, to use the air space over Whitley County on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, 2020, during its Dec. 15 meeting. The resolution states Claus is allowed to use the air...

Corbin police are investigating a robbery that allegedly took place at Quality Tobacco on South Main Street in Corbin at about 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 23. Police are still on the scene. For more information, follow coverage at www.thenewsjournal.net.

Corbin Independent Schools is offering a new way for students and adults to get their high school diploma. “[The Corbin] Re-engagement Center is designed to be a flexible and personalized learning place that is open to bring students back and get them on the right path,” said...

The Whitley County Clerk’s office received a clean audit from Mike Harmon, the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts. “I was pleased to have a good clean audit,” said Carolyn Willis, the Whitley County Clerk. “That’s what we strive for – to do the best for our county.” Kay...

Corbin Elementary School’s reverse Christmas parade saw approximately 300 students Thursday, said Chris Webb, principal of Corbin Elementary. The idea for the parade came from the teachers after the school had a successful parade in the spring. “In a normal school year, we would...

After two special called meetings, the Corbin City Commissions’ Miller Park renovation project is finally underway. Commissioners broke ground on the renovations Monday and construction is expected to begin later this week pending the weather’s cooperation. The City Commission...

After eight hours and 33.6 miles, Zack Horvath’s 319.2-mile run came to an end. Horvath called it quits after he suffered an injury to his hamstring in hour eight. “I was doing great. I got to eight hours in and I felt like I had only been going for an hour. I really felt good,”...

The Corbin Recycling Center is temporarily closed after one of the employees tested positive for COVID-19. Corbin City Manager, Marlon Sams, said approximately five or six other employees were impacted. The recycling center is under quarantine, but is expected to reopen on...

Governor Andy Beshear today announced the official grand opening of a new welcome center in southeastern Kentucky located at mile marker 1.5 in Whitley County off I-75 North. In response to the spread of COVID-19, federal and state public health officials advised that travel...

Over the course of several weeks, the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has recovered four stolen vehicles. 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