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Contestants sought for 2024 Miss Whitley County Fair pageants

The 2024 Whitley County Fair pageants are still looking for contestants of several ages when the competitions are held on July 5-6 at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. “We want as many people to come out as possible to support the fair. It is near and dear to my...
Posted On 30 Jun 2024

Answering the question of ‘what’s next’ as Corbin begins annexation process in southern Laurel Co.

The next 12 months and the following few years should be an exciting time in Corbin as the city sees one of the biggest expansions ever of its city limits, and significant development along the Exit 29 corridor, which may finally help it reach its full potential. The Corbin City...
Posted On 28 Jun 2024

Local charity group holds walk for veterans, first responders in Williamsburg over the weekend

Kerstin Colliver, who is one of the founders of Horses Healing Heroes, noted that the 2.2 mile walk that the group held in downtown Williamsburg late Saturday afternoon may sound like an odd distance, but it was chosen intentionally as a reference to the frequently quoted...
Posted On 26 Jun 2024

Prosecutor recommends five-year prison sentence for vehicle theft suspect

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney John Reynolds has recommended multi-year prison sentences for a Corbin man on an auto theft charge and a Williamsburg man on a drug trafficking charge. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 26 Jun 2024

Baker charged with DUI, first-degree assault after Saturday crash

A Williamsburg man had a not guilty plea entered during his arraignment Monday to charges that he was driving intoxicated when he crashed his vehicle Saturday evening resulting in his passenger being ejected from the pick-up truck. Austin Baker Read this story and more for just...
Posted On 26 Jun 2024

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! Please...
Posted On 26 Jun 2024

$25,000 cash bond set for man accused of sending inappropriate pictures to 11-year-old

A Corbin man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond in connection with an allegation that he sent inappropriate photos and had an inappropriate conversation with an 11-year-old victim. Christopher Blakely Read this story and more for...
Posted On 26 Jun 2024

Lawsuits

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Posted On 26 Jun 2024

Marriage Licenses

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Posted On 26 Jun 2024

Deeds

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Posted On 26 Jun 2024