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Kentucky students from the Upper Kentucky River Region, an 11-county section of Eastern Kentucky, effectively wowed their audiences and fellow competitors at the Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL) Regional Speech Tournament, which was held Saturday, Feb. 3, at Knott...

Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. and Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speakers during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on...

An award-winning writer, poet, and playwright is visiting University of the Cumberlands soon, ready to share her insight on creative writing, history, and life itself. Angela Jackson-Brown – author of When Stars Rain Down, The Light Always Breaks, Drinking from a Bitter Cup, and...

Baptist Health Corbin recently announced a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. The hospital has successfully welcomed and celebrated over 1,000 baby deliveries, marking a momentous achievement in the field of...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a segment of I-75 southbound at Exit 25 in Whitley County will be temporarily closed on Saturday (Feb. 3) beginning at 8 a.m. The closure is needed for crash reconstruction conducted by the Kentucky State Police...

The News Journal brought home 23 awards Friday night at the annual Kentucky Press Association convention awards banquet, including its seventh First Place General Excellence Award in eight years. The News Journal garnered seven first place awards in 27 categories plus the first...

Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed a Corbin woman to a state board. Beshear’s office announced Friday that Danielle Matlock of Corbin has been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. She is a clinical therapist at Isaiah House. She replaces Timothy Cesario,...

With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Williamsburg Save A Lot store has donated more than 1,000 bags of much-needed, high-quality food to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout the holiday season, Save A Lot customers in Williamsburg – and across the...

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the Dean’s List and the President’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must be...

The 2023 Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund (SEKESF) served over 600 children with its Dec. 16 Christmas party, which is about 175 more children than last year. The Corbin Rotary Club recently announced its final round of donations for the 2023 Empty Stocking Fund Christmas...