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(Letter to the Editor By Anne Hoskins, Corbin, KY) To say that COVID-19 is an inconvenience is quite an understatement, but I’ve had this feeling that perhaps this is a wake-up call. We’ve all become accustomed to doing what we want, when we want. I wish there was a community or...

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced a new logo for the popular Appalachia Proud brand, a component of Kentucky Proud, at the recent SOAR Summit. “When I came into office, my team immediately began discussions with folks in Appalachia about how to improve this...

Whitley County has been home for 20 years to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). This important government facility supports consulates and embassies overseas and protects U.S. border security. During the last two decades, it has grown from about 40 workers to more than 425...

The Whitley County Health Department issued a public health notice Friday regarding COVID-19 exposure at a Williamsburg barber shop. “Those who were at Mike’s Barber Shop at 705 Main Street in Williamsburg, Kentucky, between 6 am and 5 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2020,...

A note to our readers: These are the responses from General Election candidates for the two Whitley County Board of Education races that are contested to surveys they were provided recently by the News Journal. This is a chance for the candidates to communicate with you in their...

A note to our readers: These are the responses from General Election candidates for Williamsburg City Council to surveys they were provided recently by the News Journal. This is a chance for the candidates to communicate with you in their own words. These answers appear as...

A note to our readers: These are the responses from General Election candidates for Corbin City Commission to surveys they were provided recently by the News Journal. This is a chance for the candidates to communicate with you in their own words. These answers appear as submitted...

Your Corbin Lady Hounds are once again champions of the 13th Region after their defeat of Whitley County Thursday night at Bell County High School.

Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s important to consider common items and activities that can be dangerous to your furry friends. The holiday will undoubtedly look different this year due to COVID-19, and...

Gilbert Tire and Battery Co., located on US Hwy. 25 in Corbin, recently invested in an updated computerized wheel alignment system that has cut down on service time considerably.