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Changes are likely coming at Campbell Field and they could start being seen relatively soon. The Corbin Independent Board of Education met in a special-called session Thursday evening, where initial construction documents were approved for renovations at the district’s high...

GARRISON (Correction: In the Aug. 10 print edition of the News Journal and in an initial version of this story, which appeared on the News Journal’s website the morning of Aug. 10, a story regarding Payton Chase Garrison’s rape trial incorrectly stated that Garrison...

University of Cumberlands’ long-standing campus landmark—the old viaduct—may be no more, but a new, modern version of the iconic structure has emerged in its place. The university announced late last year that the viaduct, which had been in place at the campus for more than 100...

A single-vehicle crash along I-75 near Exit 11 sent two people to the hospital Thursday afternoon, with both having to be airlifted due to extensive injuries. According to officers with Williamsburg Police Department, a 1979 GMC truck was traveling northbound on I-75 between...

The Williamsburg City Council has approved an amendment the city’s alcohol ordinance that will expand hours of sale for a specific type of businesses. A second reading of the amendment was presented to council members during a special-called meeting last Thursday evening via...

Elementary and intermediate students at Williamsburg Independent will be returning to refreshed classrooms this school year following a recent redesign of the school’s instructional spaces. A variety of new furniture, made possible through Elementary and Secondary School...

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Pool Party: The kiddy pool structure at Kentucky Splash Waterpark is finally under construction after operating all summer without one. The previous structure was taken down earlier this year due to safety concerns and the new one was initially anticipated...

A century-old Williamsburg business is making moves in hopes of exponential growth over the coming years, but their plans aren’t yet absolute, as there are still hurdles that must first be cleared before their vision can be made into reality. Tucked away in a mostly residential...

Photo by Timothy Wyatt The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Community Art Center hosted its second artist reception of the year Saturday evening, where three local artists, Amanda “Ren” Elam, Kirstie Warren and Bart Jackson, had their work on display. All three artists were...

“He’s a great leader and he seems to bring out the best in everyone around him,” Whitley County Board of Education Chair Brenda Hill said following the board’s yearly evaluation of Superintendent John Siler. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...