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Knox, Laurel, Bell and Whitley counties all have COVID-19 incidence rates among highest in state Wednesday

Knox, Laurel, Bell and Whitley County all reported COVID-19 incidence rates Wednesday that were among the top 16 highest incidence rates in the state. The Knox County Kentucky Health Department announced Wednesday that 12 new COVID-19 cases had been reported, which includes two...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Lengthy discussion preceded Senate Bill 274 vote late Tuesday evening

A bill that would allow Corbin to annex into portions of southern Laurel County where it has infrastructure was approved late Tuesday evening by the Kentucky House of Representatives by a vote of 62-25, and will be headed to Gov. Andy Beshear for his signature. 82nd Rep. Regina...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

WCHS planning in-person graduation ceremony May 8

In-person graduation plans for this school year and a start date for the next school year were among the items discussed by the Whitley County Board of Education during its monthly meeting Thursday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Australian man causing disturbance, accused of stealing gun

An Australian man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges connected to an early Friday morning report about a man armed with a gun screaming and yelling in the middle of the road near the intersection of Main Street and Fourth Street. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Lawsuits

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Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Marriages

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Posted On 17 Mar 2021

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Posted On 17 Mar 2021

District Court Records

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Breaking News: Kentucky House of Representatives approves Corbin annexation bill late Tuesday night

A bill that will allow Corbin to annex into Laurel County was approved by the Kentucky House of Representatives late Tuesday evening. Senate Bill 274, which was previously approved by the Kentucky Senate, was approved shortly before midnight by a vote of 62 – 25. The bill will...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Laurel, Bell counties report additional COVID-19 fatalities Monday

Knox, Laurel, Bell and Whitley County all reported COVID-19 incidence rates Monday that were among the top 14 highest incidence rates in the state. In addition, two of the health departments reported additional COVID-19 fatalities Monday. The Knox County Kentucky Health...
Posted On 15 Mar 2021