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After seven-year absence, mule pull event is returning to the county fair

For the first time since 2016, the Whitley County Fair will feature a mule pull when it takes place next week. “I’ve talked to several pullers that are coming,” noted Larry Barton, who is organizing the event. “If people come and watch, they will have the opportunity to see good...
Posted On 08 Jul 2023

Corbin welcomes new business to its downtown area

The Local Laser Company, which is one of Corbin’s newest Main Street businesses, isn’t the place to go to get laser surgery on your eyes. It isn’t the place to go if you want to get hair lasered off your body. It is the place to go if you looking for a one-stop shop for...
Posted On 07 Jul 2023

Update: New York man leads several police agencies on chase from W’burg to Berea

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information since it was first posted on July 6). A New York man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center after allegedly leading police officers from several agencies on a three-county pursuit late...
Posted On 06 Jul 2023

Corbin celebrates Independence Day

Fireworks lit up the night sky Monday evening as Corbin held its annual July 3 Independence Day celebration at the Corbin Arena. Among other things, the event featured a patriotic costume contest, a live DJ, and  a foam party, which was a big hit with local youngsters.  
Posted On 05 Jul 2023

I-75 traffic crash leads to drug trafficking arrest

A recent I-75 traffic crash near Williamsburg resulted in the seizure of suspected drugs and cash, and the arrest of a Georgia man on a drug trafficking charge, according to court documents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 05 Jul 2023

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 05 Jul 2023

Lawsuits

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Posted On 05 Jul 2023

Marriage Licenses

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Posted On 05 Jul 2023

Deeds

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Posted On 05 Jul 2023

Gray man gets 12 years for assaulting Williamsburg woman

A 2019 rape and video voyeurism case against four men in connection with the alleged rape of a Williamsburg woman was recently resolved. One defendant received a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to an amended charge, another man got a pre-trial diversion to an...
Posted On 05 Jul 2023