City of Corbin annexing two tracts of land located in Laurel County

The Corbin City Commission voted Tuesday morning to annex Sunset Market in Laurel County into the Corbin city limits.

The City of Corbin is growing inside Laurel County.

Three Williamsburg residents indicted in separate abuse cases involving children

A Whitley County grand jury has indicted two Williamsburg men and a Williamsburg woman in connection with separate abuse cases of varying types.

Whitley County Health Department Public Health Inspections

As part of its duties, the Whitley County Health Department conducts routine public health inspections of various entities, including restaurants, stores, schools, mobile home parks, swimming pools, etc.

District Court Records

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.

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Legal Notices for 8-23-2023

NOTICE:

Tri-County Cineplex, LLC d/b/a Cinema Social hereby declares its intention to apply for a liquor license no later that August 18, 2023. The licensed premises will be located at 1871 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701. The owners are as follows: President- Suzanne Barton Razmus, 1311 7th Street Road, Corbin, KY 40701, Vice-President- Greg Razmus, 1311 7th Street Road, Corbin, KY 40701, H. Bryan Barton, Jr., P.O. Box 1768, Corbin, KY 40702, Steve Barton, P.O. Box 1245, Corbin, KY 40702, Kim Barton, 1510 Palmer Street, Corbin, KY 40701, Barbara Barton, 800 Niagra Street, Denver, CO 80220. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that Corbin Independent Schools, 108 Roy Kidd Avenue, Corbin, KY 40701, has filed an application with the Energy and Environment Cabinet to construct new synthetic turf fields for the existing baseball and softball fields.  The property is located south of Corbin High School, 1901 Snyder St, Corbin, KY 40701 to the east and west of the existing track and field, adjacent to Bacon Creek. Any comments or objections can be submitted via email to: DOWFloodplain@ky.gov    Kentucky Division of Water, Floodplain Management Section, 300 Sower Blvd. Frankfort, KY 40601.  Call 502-564-3410 with questions.

WHITLEY COUNTY FISCAL COURT

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06

AN ORDINANCE OF WHITLEY COUNTY, KENTUCKY RELATING TO THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE WHITLEY COUNTY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTS SUPERCEDING ORDINANCE 2011-11.

WHEREAS, the Whitley County Fiscal Court has appointed three (3) Reapportionment Commissioners; and,

WHEREAS, in conformity with applicable state statutes, the Commissioners filed their report “Attachment A” with the Whitley County Clerk and the Whitley County Fiscal Court; and.

WHEREAS, the Whitley County Clerk has provided the Whitley County Fiscal Court with “Attachment B” which shows the latest precinct codes, numbers, names and locations; and,

WHEREAS, upon review of the report “Attachment A”, and by recommendations made in the report that in order to conform to the applicable KRS, the magisterial districts change as follow: A103 change along the line of D102 to match the line of the magisterial districts. A104 changes to match the original description at the junction of lines A103 and A104. A portion of A105 moves to C108 and C110 in order to make the +/- 5% in the population. A106 precinct line is moved back to the Williamsburg City limits line. A107 was expanded to the city limit line and was expanded to include part of Croley Bend Road. A109 the line is changed back to the Williamsburg City limit line. C112 is changed to the Williamsburg City limit line to make the +/- 5% in the population. C114 precinct line is changed in order to make the +/- 5% in the population. D102 line is changed to follow the original precinct line.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE FISCAL COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WHITLEY, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, THAT IN CONFORMITY WITH KRS 67:045, THE WHITLEY COUNTY FISCAL COURT ADOPTS THE MAP AND REPORT OF THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSIONERS, THAT;

Section 1 – Magisterial District 1:  Population: 8,817

The following precincts compose the First Magisterial District: City School (A101), Rockholds (A103), Wofford (A104), Level Green (A105), Highland Park/Hanging Rock (A106), Courthouse (A107), College Hill (A109), and Meadow Creek (A111).

Beginning at a point on the common border of Whitley and Knox County in northeast Whitley County. The line extends a westerly direction through Cedar Gap, Bald Knob, King Mountain, through Johnny Hollow. Crossing Highway 26 due west to Interstate 75.

The line continues south on Interstate 75 to the underpass of Kentucky Highway 836 (Cripple Creek Road) where that highway intersects Kentucky Highway 2985. The line continues south on Kentucky 2985 about one-half mile to Cripple Creek, then down that creek to Blakes Fork Creek and down Blakes Fork Creek to its confluence with Watts Creek. Then it extends down Watts Creek to the Cumberland River and downstream to Interstate 75. Thence going in a southerly direction down Interstate 75 to where it intersects the city limits of Williamsburg. The line then turns westward to Redbird Road and follows the city boundary until it reaches Waterpark Way. Then it follows Briar Creek to George Hayes Road. Thence following George Hayes Road northward to the railroad tracks. Then north on George Hayes Road to the CSX Railroad. Then north along the railroad to Main Street in Williamsburg.

The line then extends northeast down Main Street to the intersection of US Highway 25W and Main Street. Then south along US Highway 25W to Kentucky Highway 92. Then northeast on Kentucky Highway 92 to a point one hundred feet north of the confluence of the Cumberland River and Clear Fork River where the line leaves Kentucky Highway 92 and extends eastward to the Cumberland River crossing the city boundary. It then follows the Cumberland River upstream to Faulkner Bend Road north of Rains Cemetery. Thence in a northerly direction between the watersheds of Bradford Branch and Bunch Creek, to the head waters of Bunch Creek. Thence to a point between King Mountain and Wood Mountain. Thence westerly crossing Reese Creek, Deep Branch to Maple Creek Subdivision.

Southbound along Maple Creek to the intersection of Kentucky 92 E. West along Kentucky 92 E to the intersection of Maiden Bend Road and Lawson Road. Thence south along Maple Creek until it intersects the Cumberland River. Thence following the Cumberland River southbound to a point east of Maiden Bend Spur and Maiden Bend Road. Thence west crossing Highway 1064 and back to the Cumberland River. Thence following the Cumberland River upstream to Highway 779 and the common boundary of Knox and Whitley Counties. Thence northbound along the common boundaries of Knox and Whitley Counties back to the beginning point.

Section 2 – Magisterial District 2:  Population: 9,529

The following precincts compose the Second Magisterial District: Tattersall (B101), Corbin #7 (B102), South Corbin (B104), South Ward (B105), Mastertown (B106), Barton (B107), Corbin #40 (B108), Corbin #41 (B109), and Corbin #45 (B110).

From the point where Spruce Creek empties into Laurel River Lake, southward up Spruce Creek to the point where it crosses US Highway 25W. Then eastward along US Highway 25W to the Corbin Municipal Boundary. The line then follows the Corbin Municipal Boundary to Bacon Creek Road, crosses the road and extends due east to where Howard Perkins Road crosses Lynn Camp Creek, which is the common border of Whitley and Knox Counties.

The line then follows the Knox/Whitley County border north, then westward along the common border of Whitley and Laurel Counties to the beginning point where Spruce Creek empties into Laurel River Lake.

Section 3 – Magisterial District 3:  Population: 8,763

The following precincts compose the Third Magisterial District: Poplar Creek (C101), South America (C102), Pine Mountain (C103), Boston (C104), Jellico (C105), Saxton (C106), Pleasant View (C107), Verne (C108), Depot/Army (C109), Savoy (C110), Emlyn (C111), Jellico Creek (C112), Nevisdale (C113), and Liberty (C114).

Beginning at a point in the Cumberland River near Bee Shoals at the common border of Whitley and McCreary Counties. Thence easterly along the Cumberland River continuing through the community of Redbird, north of Prewitt Bend and Croley Bend, to the intersection of Interstate 75. Thence due south with a common line with the First Magisterial District. Thence following the southern boundary of the First Magisterial District to the Knox County Line. The line then extends southward along the common border of Whitley and Bell Counties to the Tennessee State line.

It then extends westward along the Tennessee State Line to the McCreary County line. Then it extends northwestward along the common border of Whitley and McCreary Counties to the beginning point in the Cumberland River.

Section 4 – Magisterial District 4:  Population: 9,603

The following precincts compose the Fourth Magisterial District: Midsprings (D101), Goldbug (D102), Martin Springs (D104), Woodbine (D105), and Spruceburg (D106).

Beginning where Spruce Creek empties into Laurel River Lake, the line follows the western and southern boundaries of the Second Magisterial District to a point along Lynn Camp Creek, then along the common border of Whitley and Knox Counties to the beginning point of the First Magisterial District. The line then follows the northern and western boundaries of the First Magisterial District to a point in the Cumberland River where it is closest to Interstate 75. Thence follows the western boundary of the First Magisterial District to another point in the Cumberland River at Interstate 75 near Croley Bend. Thence follows the northern boundary of the Third Magisterial District westward which is the Cumberland River to a point on common boundary of Whitley and McCreary Counties. Then the line follows the common boundary between McCreary and Whitley Counties northward to the Laurel County line. Then eastward along the common boundary of Laurel and Whitley Counties to the beginning point of the mouth of Spruce Creek where it empties into Laurel River Lake.

Section 5 – The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any sentence, clause or section or any application thereof is found to be invalid or unconstitutional such shall not affect or repeal any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses or sections or this Ordinance.

PAT WHITE, JR., WHITLEY COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE

ATTEST: CAROLYN WILLIS, WHITLEY COUNTY COURT CLERK

Eastern Kentucky University announces recipients of Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award for Spring 2023

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has announced the recipients of the Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award for the Spring 2023 semester.

“We are committed to academic excellence and the continued success of our students,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “As a university that puts the most Kentuckians to work in the Commonwealth, EKU is proud to be preparing the next generation of highly skilled, highly educated workers.”

To achieve Dean’s List honors, students attempting 12 credit hours must earn a 3.75 GPA, students attempting 13 credit hours must earn a 3.65 GPA, and students attempting 14 or more credit hours must earn a 3.5 GPA. All grade point averages are out of a possible 4.0.

Dean’s Award recipients are those students who have achieved the Dean’s List at EKU at least three times. A lapel pin is presented to Dean’s Award students by the dean of their academic college.

The President’s Award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement, bestowed upon full-time undergraduate students who attain a 4.0 GPA for the semester.

Local Dean’s List recipients include:

Corbin

Christina Elizabeth Anderson, Brett James Barnett, Brenli Laine Barton, Edward Lee Boswell, Jeremy Carl Bowman, Elijah Alexander Brock, Bailey Mikael Brown, Brady Tucker Bryant, Erin Kayte Burns, Alexander John Byrley, Daniel James Byrley, Haley Cheyann Callebs, Cynthia Mureno Campos, Gwen F. Carter, Sierra Faith Carter, Sophia Rose Dunn, Cady Breann Estep, Abby Frances Foley, Edward Harrison Garr, Macy Rae Grider, Robert Seth Halcomb, Karalee Faith Hale, Emilee Paige Logan, Kaylee Madison Lundy, Victoria Kay McHargue, Kadence J. Miles, Lakon Tayler Mills, Rebecca Iva Mills, Gina Michelle Chatham Moore, Keira E. Monhollen, Rachel Ann Morton, Devon Leanne Osborne, Lakan Cheyenne Osborne, Bohdi David Owens, Jessica Lynne Padilla, Moriah Janae Parker, Logan Lee Partin, Adrian Adrian Pataki, Tyeler Pennington, Jaxon Tate Profitt, Katrina Nicole Risner, Halee Jon Taylor, Bethany S. Russell, Brooke Skinner, Mary Ruth Smith, Holly Renee Taylor, Shaylee Brooke Taylor, Savannah Makay Wilson, Courtney Lou Wrinn, Kiel Leevon Yarger and Wanda Zhao

Gray

Kalyssa Michelle Barwick, Eden Olivia Brock, Jayden Amber Rain Jones, Lily J. Jones, Katie Elizabeth Miller and Allie Elizabeth Mitchell

Keavy

Christy Michelle Johnson and Abby Lynn Jones

Lily

Cody Ryan Jones, Sheridan Lian Qing Nash and Olivia Kaytlin Ooten

Rockholds

Isaac R. Cain, Paula Lavonne Lewis, Kerissa Jade Parsons and Morgan Elizabeth Sevier

Williamsburg

Christopher Dalton Brown, Jessie Danielle Croley, Sammi Ann Croley, Kayla Bethany Goodin, Hunter Patrick Heath, Molly June Helton, Julian Caleb Kammerer, Raley Beth Meadors, Lori Michelle Partin, Nicole Taylor and Breanna Michelle Whitaker

Dean’s Award recipients include:

Corbin

Brenli Laine Barton, Erin Kayte Burns, Edward Harrison Garr, Gina Michelle Chatham Moore, Devon Leanne Osborne, Bohdi David Owens, Jessica Lynne Padilla, Logan Lee Partin, Jaxon Tate Profitt and Kiel Leevon Yarger

Gray

Jayden Amber Rain Jones

Keavy

Abby Lynn Jones

Rockholds

Kerissa Jade Parsons

President’s Award recipients include:

Corbin

Christina Elizabeth Anderson, Brett James Barnett, Jeremy Carl Bowman, Bailey Mikael Brown, Brady Tucker Bryant, Haley Cheyann Callebs, Macy Rae Grider, Karalee Faith Hale, Emilee Paige Logan, Kaylee Madison Lundy, Keira E. Monhollen, Lakan Cheyenne Osborne, Jessica Lynne Padilla, Adrian Pataki, Bethany S. Russell, Mary Ruth Smith, Holly Renee Taylor, Courtney Lou Wrinn, Kiel Leevon Yarger and Wanda Zhao

Gray

Eden Olivia Brock, Lily J. Jones and Allie Elizabeth Mitchell

Keavy

Christy Michelle Johnson

Lily

Cody Ryan Jones, Sheridan Lian Qing Nash and Olivia Kaytlin Ooten

Williamsburg

Jessie Danielle Croley, Raley Beth Meadors, Lori Michelle Partin and Breanna Michelle Whitaker

EKU is a student-centered, comprehensive regional university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service and scholarship serving approximately 14,000 students.

Vincent Eugene Walters

Vincent Eugene Walters, an adventurous, thoughtful, and reliable soul, passed away on August 13, 2023, at the age of 63.
Born on April 1, 1960, in Corbin, KY, Vincent lived most of his life in Woodbine, KY.
He was a retired electrician who embraced the spirit of adventure through his love of hunting, fishing, and camping. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Vincent did just that, living his life to the fullest and charting his own course.
Vincent’s thoughtful nature and reliability made him a rock to his family, whom he loved dearly and considered as the most important aspect of his life. His family cherished him in return and will deeply miss him. He is survived by his dear mother, Betty Walters; his siblings, Margie Walters, Victor Walters (Kim), and Baughn Walters; his beloved sister-in-law, Kim Walters (Victor); and his cherished niece and nephew, Ashley Patterson and Joseph Walters and Tyler Walters. Vincent also leaves behind his dog, Max. He was preceded in death by his father, Oddison Walters.
A visitation service to honor the life of Vincent Walters was held on Thursday, August 17 at Croley Funeral Home,
Burial was Friday, August 18, at the Skinner Sutton Cemetery in Woodbine, KY.
In the words of Maya Angelou, “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” As we gather to remember Vincent, we celebrate the great soul that he was and the memories he has left behind.
We invite you to share your memories of Vincent and upload photos to his memorial page. Each recollection, no matter how small, contributes to the tapestry of his life story, allowing us to remember and celebrate the adventurous, thoughtful, and reliable man that was Vincent Walters.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.