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Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition.

Electric outage planned for Jellico Utilities customers Saturday night

If you reside in the Pleasant View or Emlyn communities of Whitley County, or if you’re just over the state line in the Jellico area, then be aware that the Tennessee Valley Authority has scheduled a power outage for this Saturday night, Dec. 2. (more…)

Electronic Edition For 11-29-2023

Whitley County Fiscal Court sued for unlawful termination

A former Whitley County EMS worker is suing the Whitley County Fiscal Court and the Whitley County EMS director for unlawful termination under provisions in the Kentucky Whistleblower Act, the Kentucky Patient Safety Retaliation Statute and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.

In their answer to the lawsuit, county leaders denied any wrongdoing and have asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed.

Investigators uncover pattern of abuse leading up to the death of Whitley County four-year-old

There was allegedly a pattern of abuse in the home where four-year-old Chloe Darnell most recently resided before her untimely death, according to investigators, and though the cause of that death still remains unknown, preliminary autopsy results indicate Darnell had suffered multiple fractures to the head and ribs that were likely sustained before her body was buried in a makeshift grave.

Owners of natural gas company named in federal indictment for fraudulent activities

Two owners of a regional natural gas company were named in federal indictment earlier this month for allegedly manipulating meters to charge for gas that was never received, and one of the two has since pleaded guilty in exchange for an agreement with prosecutors.

Authorities unsure why pick-up truck crossed into semi’s path

A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer in far eastern Whitley County Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Pineville woman.