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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R–KY, came to southeastern Kentucky Monday, making stops at three local hospitals, including Baptist Health Corbin, where he praised healthcare workers for their efforts during the COVID–19 pandemic. He also spoke about what officials...

The Whitley County Fiscal Court held Dumpster Days last Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Whitley County Garage in Goldbug. Residents were able to dump items they wanted to dispose of without paying any fees.  

(Editor’s note: A headline in the July 8 edition of The News Journal did not refer to Corbin Health and Rehabilitation as the Corbin facility where five residents died as a result of COVID–19.) Officials at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation say their facility remains free ...

Officials at Whitley County and Williamsburg Independent School districts have announced plans concerning their respective school years with classes beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 26, for both school districts. In addition, parents in both school districts will have the option of...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office is advising motorists that a bridge deck replacement project on River Road, which is off of KY 204 over Sanders Creek in Whitley County, will start Monday, July 20. The roadway will be closed during the bridge deck...

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public to identify two individuals who have been using a stolen debit card. The male and female suspect have used the card in both Corbin and London after it was taken from the owner. Anyone with information about the...

A Laurel County woman was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly shooting at a man. Patricia Lou Marcum, 64, of London, was charged with fourth-degree assault, second-degree disorderly conduct, third-degree terroristic threatening, and second-degree wanton endangerment in...

Most new laws approved during this year’s regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15. That means voters will be asked to show a photo ID at the polls, veterinarians will be allowed to make a report to authorities if they find an...

A Corbin man was arrested early Thursday morning on a warrant charging him with assault that dates back to 2016. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Estep arrested Jonathan D. Ragle, 45, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Incline Road. According to the warrant, which was secured on...

The Corbin Rod Run kicked off Friday at The Arena in Corbin and will continue Saturday. The event features more than 100 classic and custom vehicles along with numerous parts and accessories vendors scattered inside and outside the facility. “We have 12 states represented,” said...