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April unemployment rates drop in Whitley, Laurel and Knox counties

Unemployment rates decreased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell and McCreary counties between March 2024 and April 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Whitley County Whitley County’s...
Posted On 22 Jun 2024

Whitley Co. Grand Jury hands down five drug-related indictments

A Whitley County grand jury returned a pair of drug-related indictments against a Rockholds man Monday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 21 Jun 2024

Supporting World Elder Abuse Day

Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center and Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center officials were on hand last Friday morning at the Williamsburg Senior Citizen’s Center to give a safety presentation. After the presentation, attendees took part in a balloon release in...
Posted On 21 Jun 2024

Photo Gallery: Cleaning up Cumberland Falls

A total of 20 volunteers and 30 participants overall took part in a trash clean-up near the base of Cumberland Falls June 14. Participants collected 30 bags of trash plus tires, doors and other oddities that had washed up along the shore due in part to recent hard rains and...
Posted On 21 Jun 2024

Photo Gallery: Cumberland River Cruise-In

Downtown Williamsburg was a popular spot for some Saturday as the Cumberland River Cruise-In was taking place around the old courthouse and Third-Annual BBQ in the Burg was taking place at The Green Space on Main.  
Posted On 21 Jun 2024

Grand opening celebration…

Don Franklin Corbin held a week long grand opening celebration June 10-15, which included a ribbon cutting Friday. After the ribbon cutting, the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Don Franklin with a new membership plaque. In addition to the ribbon cutting Friday,...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Parts to repair Corbin’s splash pad have arrived

Corbin’s splash pad isn’t fixed yet, but it should be by early next month while an outdoor warning siren in southern Corbin should be fixed by the end of the week. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Bowling continues crackdown on Whitley County bail jumpers

34th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling, who represents Whitley and McCreary counties, is continuing a crackdown on people, who are charged with a crime but don’t show back up for court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Corbin may take over operation of KY-312 picnic area and trail, but not Laurel Lake boat ramp

The City of Corbin could potentially be taking over much of the recreation area at the KY-312 boat ramp with the exception of the actual boat ramp in the not too distant future. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 20 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 19 Jun 2024