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Budget Committee approves Rep. Regina Huff’s measure restoring pension tax exemption

The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee has approved HB 58, a measure sponsored by State Representative Regina Huff which would restore the pension income tax exclusion back to $41,000. As part of the tax reform package that passed during the 2018 legislative session, the...
Posted On 06 Mar 2019
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News Journal All-County Basketball Selections for 2018-19 Season

With the conclusion of the recent 13th Region championship tournaments at the Corbin Arena, the 2018-19 high school basketball season has officially ended for all of the News Journal’s coverage area teams.
Posted On 05 Mar 2019
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Local author publishes how-to book to help others obtain college scholarships

Dustyn Sams is a 2017 graduate of Corbin High School currently majoring in political science at the University of the Cumberlands. When he’s not busy with his classes he has dedicated himself to running and growing his own business, Dustyn Sams Visions, which provides photography...
Posted On 05 Mar 2019
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Whitley’s season ends, Lynn Camp advances in first round region tourney action Wednesday

This year’s girls’ 13th Region basketball tournament kicked off Wednesday evening at the Corbin Arena.
Posted On 27 Feb 2019
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2019 Spring Sports Preview: Corbin Redhounds and Lady Hounds

The following previews for the 2019 Corbin High School baseball and softball seasons can be found inside the February 27, 2019 print edition… 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...
Posted On 26 Feb 2019
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Letter: Corbin Kiwanis Club chili supper set for March 8; everyone invited

To the Editor: The Corbin Kiwanis Club has established priorities to help improve the quality of life for our people. The Annual Chili Supper is a key part of our fundraising effort to support scholarships for Corbin and Lynn Camp High School Students each year. Students apply...
Posted On 22 Feb 2019
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Knox County deputy resigns amid criminal investigation

In the midst of his suspension from duty, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Claude Hudson has resigned. “He’s no longer with the department as of January 30,” said Sheriff Mike Smith, who confirmed Hudson resigned. Hudson was placed on suspension from duty on December 30, 2018 after...
Posted On 20 Feb 2019
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Tues. Night Highlights: District Basketball Tournament Coverage for Feb. 19, 2019

This year’s girls 50th District tournament kicked off at South Laurel High School in London Tuesday evening, while the Lynn Camp boys were in action at Pineville High School in round one of the 2019 51st District tourney.
Posted On 19 Feb 2019
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Book Review: Taking Shergar tells tale of darker, murkier side of horse racing

When the topic of horse racing comes up for discussion, the proverbial introspection of the standard, glitz, glamour, pageantry, and the seemingly innate lifestyles of the rich and famous of the sport take center stage. For we natives of the Bluegrass State, being branded as the...
Posted On 18 Feb 2019
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Letter to the Editor: Never trust a ‘broken’ radio

To the Editor: In March 1951, I was serving with the Marine Security Guard detachment at the top secret U.S. Naval Air Missile Test Center at Point Mugu, Calif. My assignment was base patrol operator in a radio equipped jeep. Late one afternoon I was instructed to take three...
Posted On 08 Feb 2019
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