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An investigation into a suspicious structure fire late Thursday afternoon in Knox County resulted in the arrest of a Gray woman on an unrelated DUI charge, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Department release. About 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, Knox County deputies responded to a...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (mile points 20.0-15.0) in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane (right lane) from Wednesday, Feb. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 9, due to slide and ditching operations. The lane closure...

The News Journal brought home 20 awards Friday night at the annual Kentucky Press Association convention awards banquet, including its sixth First Place General Excellence Award in seven years. The News Journal garnered a total of eight first place awards in 26 categories plus...

Corbin High School alumni Caleb Webb and Nancy Jane Jackson are making a difference at Liberty University through their participation in the Student Government Association (SGA).

After a successful fundraising effort to support eastern Kentucky flood survivors, the Tri-County Elks Lodge #2826 presented a check to David Robinson, Fleming Neon Middle School principal, and JD Hall, Fleming Neon Middle School student (pictured). Fleming Middle School is home...

Williamsburg native Alicyn Croley was recently initiated into the Transylvania University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,085 new initiates from 45 universities during November 2022. Students initiated into the...

Cumberlands students served at several locations around Whitley County on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to honor the legacy of a man who devoted his life to serving others. From distributing packages of food, to cleaning up around Cumberland Falls, to organizing recycled...

A Corbin High School student’s local winning essay will soon be competing for a possible state prize. The Kentucky Division of Conservation and Kentucky Farm Bureau annually sponsor the Jim Claypool Art and Writing Contest. Locally, the Whitley County Conservation District...

A local health care and assisted living facility has been recognized as one of the best facilities in Kentucky. On Nov. 17, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KAHCF/KCAL) honored the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky at...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the I-75 Exit 15 northbound off ramp in Whitley County will be closed Wednesday (Jan. 11) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to maintenance operations. KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone (I-75 Exit 15...