Opal Ruth Douglas Hurst

Opal Ruth Douglas Hurst, age 89, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Beech Tree Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born November 3, 1934, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Opal is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert H. Hurst; parents, Roscoe and Dora (Hawkins) Douglas; daughter, Joan; brothers, Roscoe Douglas, Jr., and Arthur Douglas; sisters, Mildred May, and Jewl Hanna.
She is survived by sons, Jack Douglas and wife Cathy, Larry Douglas, and Mark Hurst; daughter, Darla Minton and husband Larry; grandchildren, Stacy, Vickie, Joanie, Megan, Traci, Brad, Mark, Amanda, Bailey, Robert, and Jaxson; nine great-grandchildren, brother, Randy Douglas and wife Shirley; sisters, Lois Rose, Anita Milburn and husband Bob; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing.
Funeral service was Wednesday, January 3, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Douglas and Rev. Lester Cox officiating.
Burial will be Thursday, January 4, in the Douglas Cemetery, Crouches Creek in Jellico, Tennessee.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Jennifer Eilene (Parks) Davis

Jennifer Eilene (Parks) Davis, age 66, of the Roses Creek Community of Clairfield, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and sewing. When she wasn’t doing this, she loved taking pictures of sunsets and nature with her gentleman friend, Ronnie Partin.
She was born on March 2, 1957, to the late Mike Daniel Parks and Lois June (Buckner) Parks in Middlesboro, Kentucky.
Her paternal grandparents were the late Ike and Maude Parks. Her maternal grandparents were the late Henry and Sophie Buckner.
In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James L. Davis; two brothers, Gary Mike Parks and Stephen Daniel Parks; sister, Vicky Sowders, and husband, Hobert Sowders.
Left to mourn her passing are her two daughters, April Davis, and Taj, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Rebecca Davis Howerton, and husband, Jonathon, of Clairfield; six granddaughters, Mackenzie Thompson, and Wayne, of Fayetteville, NC, Sandra Smith and Jennifer Smith, both of Wake Forest, NC, Annabeth Howerton, Skylar Howerton, and Meredith Howerton, all of Clairfield; and two great-granddaughters, Oaklynn Thompson and Magnolia Thompson, both of Fayetteville, NC.
Jennifer is also survived by six brothers, Larry Parks, of Ohio, Pat Parks, of Clairfield, Timmy Parks, of Ohio, Bruce Parks, of Clairfield, Brian Parks, of Wake Forest, NC, and Terry Parks, and Melanie, of South Carolina; two sisters, Melody Parks, and Beverly Hagen, of South Carolina, and Mary (Parks) Lambdin, and husband, Bossy, of Middlesboro; special cousins, George and Shonda Lay, of Frakes, KY; daughter-in-love, Joanna Justice, of Harrogate, TN; two grandsons-in-love, Thomas Justice and Riley Justice, both of Harrogate, TN; lifelong friends, LuVada King and Martha Partin; special gentleman friend, Ronnie Partin, of Harrogate, TN; and a host of friends, neighbors and other relatives to mourn her passing.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday afternoon, January 6, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the New Rock Creek Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert “Bob” Terry officiating.
Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Donald Joseph Wiedman

Donald Joseph Wiedman, age 92, of Gray, Kentucky, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 3, 2024, at the Beech Tree Manor Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Jellico, Tennessee.
He was born on August 9, 1931, to the late William J. Wiedman and Esther (Arnold) Wiedman, in Dayton, Ohio.
He proudly served our country in the United States Army where he served as a small arms instructor. He was machinist by trade.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step daughter-in-law, Linda Miller.
Donald is survived by his wife, Donna Miller Wiedman, of Gray, KY; two step-sons, Bill Miller, and wife, Dorothy Darlene Miller, of Corbin, KY, and Phillip Miller, of Gray, KY; step-granddaughter, Emily Rose Bunch, and Ray Carter, of Corbin; step-great-granddaughter, Summer Rose Bunch, and step-great grandson, Johnny Wayland Bunch, both of Corbin, and a host of friends, neighbors and other relatives to mourn his passing.
There will be a private family Memorial Service at a later date.
Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.

Adding to our Top 10, there were plenty more big headlines in 2023

You just can’t fit all the news from a year into a top 10 list, like the one running on our front page in this week’s edition of the News Journal.

Mark White is Editor of The News Journal.

Sure, we get the big news events in there, but that doesn’t mean there still weren’t quite a few other interesting and memorable news stories in 2023, such as the death of Corbin native and famed former Eastern Kentucky University football player and head coach Roy Kidd, a Corbin man winning $1 million in the lottery, and the arrest of a Florida man, who falsely claimed there was an active shooter during NIBROC.

Here are a few of some of the other interesting headlines from 2023 that didn’t quite make the top 10 list this year.

• January – New and incumbent Whitley County officials sworn in during special oath of office ceremonies; Going out on a high note: After 54 years, Gibson’s Music in downtown Corbin closing its doors; Would-be burglar held at gunpoint in Woodbine.
• February – Williamsburg man found guilty in 2021 murder of girlfriend: stayed in apartment for three more weeks with body after her death; The Mint on pace to break its wagering record in February; Nicholas Rucker enters guilty plea to several charges, including murder.
• March – Williamsburg man wins $50,000 from scratch-off lottery ticket; Guilty plea entered in Daniel Nantz’s federal murder case; Corbin mayor selected to receive Tri-County Leader of the Year Award.
• April – Golden Alert for missing Whitley County woman ends with body found near trail behind her home; Williamsburg store owner fined for selling vape products to minors; Gary Barton inducted into Fifth District Lincoln Club Hall of Fame; First Baptist Church in Corbin celebrating 100 years of worship in main sanctuary building.
• May – Remodeled Williamsburg Tourism Center named after Alvin Sharpe; Cumberland Falls Clean-Up draws over 200 volunteers; Authorities unsure what lead one student to stab another student at local elementary school; Whitley County schools planning to add another school resource officer to its roster; Local attorney recants statements made after arrest on DUI charge.
• June – Old Tri-County Country Club property being sold via online auction; New human rights rally being planned in the wake of recent row at Corbin’s Sanders Park; Whitley County Board of Health votes to move forward with sale of Corbin clinic location.
• July – New York man leads officers from several police departments on chase from Williamsburg to Berea; Tabetha Housekeeper discusses her goals as new Williamsburg Independent School Superintendent; Kayaker, who went over Cumberland Falls last week, uninjured from dive.
• August – Williamsburg man arrested in Laurel County after claiming to be shot with poisoned arrow; Woman steals vehicle from gas station, returns it hours later; Man received first ever homicide conviction in Whitley County for overdose; Thieves steal cemetery fence.
• September – DUI crashes over Labor Day Weekend result in several injuries, one fatality; Investigation continues into shooting incident that claimed the life of a two-year-old in Corbin; Corbin Flea Market property has been sold.
• October – Future of Lane Theater uncertain after chaotic public meeting; 2023 SOAR Summit takes over Corbin Arena for two-day event; CUC customers to see increase in electric bills early next year; Foul play not suspected at this time in death of Whitley County Detention Center inmate; Applebee’s damaged by fire Sunday morning.
• November – Former jailer, others accused of wrongful death in lawsuit; Union, contractor reach last minute deal to avert work stoppage at Kentucky Consular Center; University of the Cumberlands to begin offering zero interest, forgivable loans next school year.
• December – Williamsburg zoning board meets to consider appeal of duplex project; Former Redhound Basketball Coach Billy Hicks passes away; Cases dismissed against women connected to cosmetology school in Corbin; Rogers reintroduces black lung bill named for Whitley County miner; Williamsburg man sentenced to 25 years in prison for charges that include attempted murder; Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams announces forthcoming retirement; Pilot admits to being under the influence during emergency flight: patient was being transported from Baptist Health Corbin.

Add engaging with local Cooperative Extension to list of New Year resolutions

Over the years, I have been fortunate to have several opportunities to cover events and ongoing efforts taking place at our local Cooperative Extension Office. Trust me when I say there is a lot going on at the Whitley County co-op office, and I like to encourage folks whenever I get the chance to take the time to look into the programs that are being offered. (more…)

Legal Notices for 1-3-2024

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that Immanuel Baptist Church, 720 Browning Acres Rd., Corbin, KY 40701, has filed an application with the Energy and Environment Cabinet to build a 14,200 square foot church building and parking lot. The property is located adjacent to the Hope Primary and Urgent Care Center, 896 S Hwy 25w, Williamsburg, KY 40769 and approximately 500’ south of the Hwy 92 and S Hwy 25w junction and along the banks of the Cumberland River. Any comments or objections can be submitted via email to: DOWFloodplain@ky.gov Kentucky Division of Water, Floodplain Management Section, 3300 Sower Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40601. Call 502-564-3401 with questions.

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OCCUPANT(S) OF THE PREMISES 497 HENSON HOLLOW ROAD, BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906

To the above individual(s), I have been appointed Warning Order Attorney to notify you of Civil Action No. 22-CI-00423, Commercial Bank vs. Estate of Laura Smith, Knox Circuit Court.

You have fifty (50) days from December 19, 2023 to file an answer or other pleadings in this case, or judgment may be taken against you.

DAVID O. SMITH, ATTORNEY AT LAW

PO BOX 699, CORBIN KY 40702

606-528-5001

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-13

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORBIN, KENTUCKY, ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE PORTION OF FORD AVENUE FROM THE INTERSECTION OF FORD AVENUE AND ROY KIDD AVENUE TO THE INTERSECTION OF FORD AVENUE AND BARBOURVILLE STREET, AND SETTING FINE, JURISDICTION AND VENUE FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.

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BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Corbin, Kentucky, as follows:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a no parking zone and there shall be no parking of motor vehicles or any other items on the right side portion of Ford Avenue from the intersection of Ford Avenue and Roy Kidd Avenue to the intersection of Ford Avenue and Barbourville Street, and the City Manager shall cause the proper signage and markings to be placed at the above-described location.

SECTION 2. Any person in violation of this Ordinance shall be fined according to the existing City Ordinances relating to vehicular violations and/or Commonwealth of Kentucky vehicular regulations and laws.

SECTION 3. Knox District Court shall have venue and jurisdiction to adjudicate all violations of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. All Ordinances or portions of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon due passage and legal advertisement.

FIRST READING: 11/20/2023

SECOND READING: 12/18/2023

APPROVED By: SUZIE RAZMUS, MAYOR

ATTEST: TORI BROCK, CITY CLERK

REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSAL

GARBAGE HAULING AND DISPOSAL

Sealed Proposals for the following work will be received by the Whitley County Fiscal Court in the manner and on the date hereinafter specified for the furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, services, etc., necessary for the purchase of GARBAGE HAULING AND DISPOSAL FROM THE WHITLEY COUNTY SANITATION TRANSFER STATION.

Agency must submit their SEALED bids to the Whitley County Judge/Executive at the Whitley County Courthouse, 200 Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky, bids may also be mailed to Whitley County Judge/Executive at P.O. Box 237, Williamsburg, KY 40769, on or before 10:00 a.m. local time on January 16, 2024, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.  Bids will then be presented to the Fiscal Court at 4:00 pm on January 16, 2024.

Bid envelops shall be marked “GARBAGE HAULING AND DISPOSAL” on the front of the envelope or package. Bidder must submit on provided bid form. Bid form will be provided at the pre-bid meeting.

The prospective bidder should bid based on hauling household and bulk garbage from the Whitley County Sanitation Transfer Station at 535 Happy Hollow Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769, to an approved landfill and shall bid dollar per ton. The prospective bidder will be responsible for providing trailers to load garbage in at the transfer station, and personnel to drive the truck and haul the garbage from the site. Monthly billing shall be based on actual tons disposed of.

This advertisement can also be found on our website at www.whitleycountyfiscalcourt.com. Current tonnages can be requested though our office at 606-549-6000.

Conflicts of interest, gratuities and kickbacks are defined in KRS 45A.445 and as provided for in KRS 45A.445 are absolutely prohibited.

No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for 90 days after the date the bids are opened.  Any bid received after the time specified shall not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder.

Whitley County reserves the right to waive any informality and may reject any and all bids. Whitley County reserves the right to award bid based upon availability, service and in the best interest for the public safety for the citizens of the County.  Whitley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPENDIX

APPENDIX TO AN ORDER OF THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN CASE NO. 2023-00364 DATED DEC 21 2023

The following rates and charges are prescribed for the customers served by Citi-power, LLC. All other rates and charges not specifically mentioned herein shall remain the same as those in effect under the authority of the Commission prior to the effective date of this Order.

RESIDENTIAL

Gas Cost

Recovery

Base Rate             Rate              Total

All Mcf        $ 12.3897         $ 5.8385       $ 18.2282

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

Gas Cost

Recovery

Base Rate             Rate              Total

All Mcf        $ 12.4688         $ 5.8385       $ 18.3073

INSTITUTIONAL

Gas Cost

Recovery

Base Rate             Rate              Total

All Mcf        $ 13.2893         $ 5.8385       $ 19.1278

CITIPOWER, LLC

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 PM

Phone: 606-376-8373

After Hours: 606-310-9400

Master Commissioner Sales 1-3-2024

MASTER COMMISSIONER SALES

In order to comply with the orders of the Whitley Circuit Court, the Master Commissioner will sell the property described in the following action(s) on TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 at the hour of 12:00 noon, at the door of the Whitley County Judicial Center, (new courthouse), 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky.

For each sale- individually: The said property shall be sold to raise the amounts hereinafter set forth, together with interest and the costs of the action, and upon the (unless otherwise indicated) following terms and conditions.

(A)  At the time of sale the successful bidder shall either pay cash or make a deposit of 10% of the purchase price with the balance on credit for thirty (30) days. In the event the successful bidder desires or elects to credit the balance, he or she will be required to post bond and furnish an acceptable surety thereon. Said bond shall be for the unpaid purchase price and bear interest at the rate the judgment bears, from the date of sale until paid in full, and shall have the force and effect of a judgment. The bond interest rate charged on any unpaid balance is listed for each case shown in Upcoming Sales.

(B)  The purchaser shall be required to assume and pay all taxes or assessments upon the property for the (2024) year and all subsequent years after this sale. All other delinquent taxes or assessments upon the property for prior years shall be paid from the sale proceeds if properly claimed in writing and filed of record by the purchaser within ten (10) days from the date of sale.

(C)  The property shall otherwise be sold free and clear of any right, title, and interest of all parties to the action and of their liens and encumbrances thereon, excepting easements and restrictions of record in the Whitley County Court Clerk’s Office and such right of redemption as may exist in favor of the United States of America or the defendant(s).

(D) If the property does not bring two-thirds of its appraised value, a six (6) month right of redemption will exist pursuant to KRS 426.530 (revised July 15, 2014).

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD:

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT, DIVISION NO. II; CIVIL ACTION NO. 19-CI-627, Mid South Capital Partners. LP, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs of William L. Rose, et al,  Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on November 22, 2023. The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment for the fees/costs accrued relating to the Certificate(s) of delinquency for the tax year 2007, in the sum in the amount of $236.81, plus accrued interest in the amount of $433.71 through October 2023, administrative fees of $100.00, plus prelitigation attorney’s fees of $236.81; and tax year 2008 of $270.26, plus accrued interest in the amount of $459.00 through October 2023, administrative fees of $100.00, prelitigation attorney’s fees of $270.26, as well as litigation fees costs of $1,272.98, and reasonable attorney’s fees which were fixed at the commencement of this action in the amount of $2,000.00, the total judgment as of this date being $5,379.83, minus a payment of $30.22 for a total due of $5,349.61.Property Address: Siler; Parcel/Map ID#: 218-00-00-019.00D1

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 19-CI-650, Mid South Capital Partners. LP, Plaintiff, vs. Alva Rains, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on November 22, 2023. The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment for the fees/costs accrued relating to the Certificate(s) of delinquency for the tax year 2011, in the sum in the amount of $382.85, plus accrued interest in the amount of $517.05 through November 2023, administrative fees of $115.00, plus prelitigation attorney’s fees of $306.28; and tax year 2008 of $348.32, plus accrued interest in the amount of $595.08 through November 2023, administrative fees of $100.00, prelitigation attorney’s fees of $0.00,, and tax year 2007 of $305.23, plus accrued interest in the amount of $561.20 through November 2023, administrative fees of $100.00, prelitigation attorney’s fees of $216.20, as well as litigation fees costs of $2,655.81, and reasonable attorney’s fees fixed at the commencement of this action in the amount of $2,000.00, the total judgment as of the date of judgment being $8,203.02. Property Address: Highway 1804, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  Parcel/Map ID#: 151-00-00-071.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 21-CI-609, Mid South Capital Partners. LP,  Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs, Legatees and Devisees of Carol Denise Moore, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on November 22, 2023. The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment for the fees/costs accrued relating to the Certificate(s) of delinquency for the tax year 2010, in the sum in the amount of $449.42, plus accrued interest in the amount of $655.54 through October 2023, administrative fees of $100.00, plus prelitigation attorney’s fees of $359.54; and tax year 2011 of $455.43, plus accrued interest in the amount of $609.70 through October 2023, administrative fees of $115.00, prelitigation attorney’s fees of $186.98, as well as litigation fees costs of $1,497.48, and reasonable attorney’s fees in the amount of $2,000.00, the total judgment as of the date of judgment being $6,429.00. Property Address: 385 long Bottom Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Parcel/Map ID#: 024-00-00-018.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-098, Allied First Bank, SB DBA Servbank, Plaintiff, vs. Dawn Stephens, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on September 6, 2023, and subsequent Order entered December 6, 2023. The judgment against the Defendant, Dawn Stephens, plus costs, is as follows: The principal sum in the amount of $59,713.98 from April 1, 2020; plus interest from 03/01/2020 in the amount of $9,357.33 as of July 21, 2023 accruing thereon at the rate of 4.6250% per annum ($7.57 per diem); plus late charges, and the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, all in the grand total amount of no less than $78,474.13 as of July 21, 2023, with post-judgment interest thereon to accrue at the rate of 4.6250% per annum until paid, and other advance made for sums advanced by Plaintiff per judgment. Property Address: 161 Perkins Street, Woodbine, KY 40771. Parcel/Map ID#:  139-40-05-001.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-334, Commercial Bank, Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Jeanette Bush, deceased, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on November 22, 2023. The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The sum in the amount of $61,398.95, to September 29, 2023, plus attorney fees and costs, and for interest, and any other advance made for sums advanced by Plaintiff. BWCAA is granted a judgment in rem against the defendants in the sum of $40,000.55 to September 26, 2023, plus attorney fees and costs, and for interest, and any other advance made for sums advanced. Property Address: 1006 S. 2nd Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Parcel/Map ID#:  111-10-06-048.0

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-CI-240, Larry Campbell, Plaintiff, vs. Vesta Bolser, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on December 7, 2023. The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment in the sum of $13,288.00 as of May 1, 2023, with interest at the contract rate of 6% per annum until paid, plus Court costs in the amount of $424.83, and attorney fees in the amount of $4,400.00 for a total amount of $4,824.83, together with interest and costs of this action. Property Address: 902 South Kentucky Avenue, Corbin, KY 40701. Parcel/Map ID#: 137-40-09-003.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-CI-333, 21ST Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Hope Lynn Lewis, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on November 27, 2023. The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment in the sum of $97,160.85 as of September 1, 2023, with interest at the contract rate of  9.09% per annum until paid, plus attorney fees and costs in the amount of $1,342.41 for a total amount of $98,503.26, together with interest and costs of this action. Property Address: 175 School Avenue, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Parcel/Map ID#: 135-40-00-020.02

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Dated this 2nd day of January, 2024.

HOWARD O. MANN, MASTER COMMISSIONER

WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT

P.O. BOX 1344, CORBIN, KY 40702

PHONE: 606-528-0616

Corbin man arrested after swinging chair at people on Main Street

If the allegations are true that he got drunk and assaulted multiple people inside a bar before swinging a chair at people on Main Street just two days before Christmas, then there’s a good chance that a Corbin man didn’t make Santa’s nice list this Christmas.

Championships, tragedy and triumph highlight the biggest news events of the past 12 months

2023 was literally a year marked by both triumphs and tragedies in Whitley County, Williamsburg and Corbin.

There were many major news stories that made the front page of the News Journal in 2023, but the Whitley County baseball team’s history-making state championship victory was the biggest of them all.

Joint police investigation leads to recovery of marijuana, other drugs

A joint operation between the Caryville Police Department in Tennessee and the Corbin Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Tennessee man late Thursday evening on a drug trafficking charge at a Corbin motel.