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Lily man charged with burglary in northern Laurel County

A Lily man was arrested Monday night following an investigation into a burglary in northern Laurel County. Jonathan L. Carpenter, 27, was charged with one count of second-degree burglary. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer,...

Judge hears motions to delay murder trial, remove death sentence

The attorneys of Paul Brock argued numerous motions Monday in Whitley Circuit Court in an attempt to remove the death penalty and/or delay the trial. Paul Brock is charged with three counts of capital murder and fetal homicide. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

‘Michael Worley, you disgust me’

(Editor’s note: While the News Journal recognizes that Wanda Richardson’s family and Michael Worley’s family are all technically family since Richardson was Worley’s aunt, family members are referred to as “Richardson’s family” and “Worley’s family” throughout the story to...

W’burg waterpark bids $3 million over max budget; cuts will be needed

Williamsburg officials are trying to determine the best ways to scale back on a proposed expansion of the Kentucky Splash Waterpark and Campground after bids for the project came in millions of dollars higher than expected. Officials say cuts will be necessary after waterpark...
Posted On 09 Feb 2022

Corbin City Pool repairs expected to cost about $1 million, Mayor tells chamber

A number of factors have led to a delay in the demolition of the old Tracy Apartment building, including a complaint over air quality, COVID-19, and the need for some other equipment. Work is set to start again on Monday. The Corbin City Pool won’t re-open this summer and will...
Posted On 09 Feb 2022

Corbin native Trent Taylor playing in Super Bowl

When the Cincinnati Bengals take the field Sunday in Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, Corbin native Trent Taylor will take the field with them. Trent Taylor poses with his grandparents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Starbucks to open in early summer

Steel is going up and the sign has been erected for the new Starbucks location on Cumberland Falls Hwy off of Exit 25. The new location is expected to be in operation by May or June.

Corbin Police find meth, needle hidden in suspect’s pants Monday

Corbin Police arrested a Clay County man early Monday morning after finding methamphetamine and a hypodermic needle hidden in his pants. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

RV and boat show coming to The Corbin Arena

Corbin Tourism has joined forces with Wildcat RV in Corbin to organize the inaugural Wildcat RV and Boat Show at The Arena in Corbin Feb 18-20. “They called me and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them,” said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen of how the...

Chili cook off: Corbin firefighters versus Corbin police

Corbin Police Department’s partners in crime, Detective Robby Hodge and Sergeant Bill Rose, will compete go head to head with Corbin Fire Department’s Lt. Mike Neal and firefighter Daryl Thompson to see which team will go out in a blaze of glory at the chili cook off on Feb. 10...