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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Whitley County Health Department’s Facebook page, where it has been publishing much of its information for the public about the virus, has gotten a lot more popular to the tune of over 3,000 followers. “That may be double a year ago,” Public...

Winners have been announced in the Williamsburg Main Street program’s inaugural Easter Decorating Contest. Charles and Maxine Fritts took home first place in the contest. Charlotte and Dennis Vanover finished in second place, and Lisa and William Steely took the third place spot...

The Whitley County Health Department reported its ninth COVID-19 case late Wednesday afternoon. A total of four cases have been released from isolation, and five patients are still in isolation. Six diagnosed patients have been males, and three females. Two patients are/were...

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In an effort to support our fellow small business – many of which are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic – the News Journal has assembled at least a partial list of businesses in the Corbin and Williamsburg areas that are still operating. We assembled this list through a...

The rate that people are testing positive for COVID-19 locally has slowed down in recent days, but it is still increasing. Tuesday afternoon, Whitley County reported its eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a non-hospitalized adult. Whitley County Public Health Director...

Kentucky received $2 million in emergency grant funding Monday from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) to help address substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Hal Rogers helped secure the...