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Local September unemployment rates nearing pre-COVID-19 levels

September 2020 unemployment rates for Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties are still hovering above pre-COVID-19 levels, but have fallen below pre-COVID-19 levels in Bell and McCreary counties, according to a News Journal review of state unemployment rate data. Whitley County’s...

Posted On 02 Nov 2020

, By Mark White

Hard to believe that Ky. Consular Center has been in W’burg 20 years

Believe it or not, the Kentucky Consular Center celebrated its 20th anniversary in Williamsburg on Oct. 25. The center has undergone numerous changes over the years. When it first opened, the center employed 45 people and its main concentration was on the U.S. Diversity Visa...

Posted On 31 Oct 2020

, By Mark White

Laurel, Whitley, Knox and Bell counties report double-digit increases Friday in new COVID-19 cases

Laurel, Whitley, Knox and Bell counties all reported double-digit increases Friday in the number of new COVID-19 cases. The Laurel County Health Department reported 46 new COVID-19 cases Friday, two of which are hospitalized, and one of which comes from a congregate setting. In...

Posted On 30 Oct 2020

, By Mark White

Laurel, Whitley, Bell and Knox counties report additional COVID-19 cases Thursday

Laurel, Whitley, Bell and Knox counties all reported additional COVID-19 cases Thursday. The Laurel County Health Department reported 31 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, 17 new cases Wednesday, 22 new cases Tuesday, 30 new cases Monday, 12 new cases Sunday, 20 new cases Saturday, and...

Posted On 29 Oct 2020

, By Mark White

Bell, Laurel, Knox and Whitley counties all report additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Bell, Laurel, Knox and Whitley counties all reported additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday. The Bell County Health Department reported 28 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, nine new cases Tuesday, seven new cases Monday, three new cases Sunday, two new cases Saturday, nine new cases...

Posted On 28 Oct 2020

, By Mark White

Constables, deputy make arrests in church theft case

A joint investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of two people in connection with a recent church theft in the Redbird community of Whitley County, according to Whitley County Constable Ron “Bubba” Bowling’s office. Whitley County Sheriff’s...

Posted On 28 Oct 2020

, By Mark White