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A Gray man was indicted Friday in Knox County on charges that he pointed a gun at two individuals and assaulted one of them. 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

The Whitley County Health Department announced 109 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases to 608. Among the new cases, officials noted that 46 involved children and five were breakthrough cases meaning the individual had been fully vaccinated....

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists using Exit 15 off of Interstate 75 this week to use caution as crews cut and remove trees in the area. Officials noted that the work would be occurring between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the on and off ramps around the exit....

By Jeff Ledington for the News Journal A Knox County man was arrested early Saturday morning after police were alerted to a stolen bulldozer in Columbus, Indiana. Around 4 a.m. police intercepted the John Deere 650 K bulldozer being driven by Adam Jackson, 26. Jackson was ordered...

Baptist Health Corbin is now restricting visitation and not allowing any visitors at this time for most patients at the hospital. There will be limited exceptions. The change went into effect on today, Aug. 29. “We have seen a significant increase in the COVID positivity rate in...

The Whitley County Fiscal Court approved six bids for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) projects during its Aug. 17 meeting. The projects were a result of flooding in 2020. FEMA awards pay for approximately 87 percent of the cost of the repairs. The court approved...

The Corbin Tourism Commission is continuing its efforts to fund the construction of the Corbin Railroad Museum through federal grant money. Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen announced during the special called meeting of the commission last Tuesday that she is applying for a $3.5...

Numerous people turned out on Aug. 21 for the second Cumberland River Cruise-In of the season in downtown Williamsburg. Streets around the old Whitley County Courthouse were blocked off for several hours for the event. Officials hope to make the Cumberland River Cruise-Ins a...

Rock legends 38 Special took the stage Saturday night at the Corbin Arena. Known for hits such as “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You,” the group has been wowing audiences for more than four decades. The group has released more than 15 albums since 1976. The group includes...

Hundreds of people turned out Monday afternoon for an open house at Williamsburg Independent School. Students and parents were able to get information about the upcoming school year in addition to picking up free school supplies from various groups and vendors. Due to COVID-19...