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After an unsuccessful bid for Whitley County Sheriff earlier this year, longtime 3rd District Constable Jim Thornton has decided to throw his hat back in the ring for that office as a write-in candidate.

After a lot of hard work, dedication and planning, ground has officially been broken for what will become downtown Corbin’s newest attraction – the Hometown Bank Farmer’s Market Pavilion.

I spend a lot of time in the archives here at the News Journal. Part of it is conducting research on a particular topic or event for a story that I might be working on, and part of it is compiling info for the “This Week in History” box that typically appears somewhere in the...

With three road losses, it was a tough week for coverage area football teams.

The Corbin Police Department has issued warrants for the arrest of two individuals whom they say were involved in a fight in downtown Corbin on Saturday, Sept. 3, that resulted in damage to Season’s Restaurant, including one man, who was identified after bragging on social media....

Three coverage area teams were on the road this week, but only two managed to return home victorious.

Flowers make everything special. That is the slogan for Greg Prewitt and his wife, Terri, owners of Williamsburg Flower Shop, one of downtown Williamsburg’s oldest and most beloved businesses. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

E-sports. There has been a lot of talk about it in recent years as it has grown in popularity, but what does it actually mean to be a part of a school team? Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

In 2013, the Whitley County Lady Colonels volleyball program secured its first-ever 13th Region championship title. It was a milestone moment, setting the tone for future teams in terms of overall expectations. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

At a recent special called meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, Director Maggy Monhollen announced that she was pursuing a partnership with the World Food Championship organization that could potentially see Corbin hosting qualifying events. On Tuesday, it was...