Member Login | Contact Us | Call Us Today! 1-606-528-9767 | info@thenewsjournal.net
default-logo

New Whitley Sheriff’s Dept. cruisers may be recalled

Five Whitley County Sheriff's Dodge Chargers may be on the list of 10,000 that Chrysler Corporation is recalling because of problems with the brakes and headlights.

Vote ‘Yes’ sign placement in Williamsburg sparks controversy

A sign encouraging Williamsburg residents to "Vote Yes" for a proposal that would allow certain restaurants to sell alcohol within the city limits rankled some against the measure who are calling placement of the sign "inappropriate."

UPDATED: Man accused of trying to kill wife with meat cleaver in jail on $1 million bond

A Williamsburg man being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $1 million cash bond for allegedly trying to kill his wife with a meat cleaver during a domestic dispute early Monday evening.

Posted On 21 Feb 2012

Houseboats destroyed by fire at Holly Bay; electrical problem suspected as cause

Electrical problems are suspected to have ignited a fire that destroyed three houseboats moored at Holly Bay Marina on Laurel Lake Friday morning.

UPDATED: Police identify four responsible for gas station theft; two arrested

Two of four people suspected of a shoplifting and theft spree, caught on security camera at a Corbin gas station, have been arrested, and police say they are closing in on the others.

Alleged rape victim admits she lied to investigators

An accused rapist and the victim have reversed roles as the victim is the one facing criminal charges after admitting to lying to investigators about the incident.

Posted On 16 Feb 2012
, By

Charles Fritts’ sentencing on federal drug trafficking charges continued

  Though the motion has been filed under seal, meaning it is not available to the public, a federal judge has granted the request to continue the sentencing of Charles Fritts, Jr. until March 28.

Posted On 16 Feb 2012
, By

Maggie J’s Dress Shop in Corbin celebrating 70 years of business

One of Corbin's most iconic downtown businesses is celebrating a milestone this weekend.

Corbin businesswoman named to state tax reform commission

A Corbin businesswoman is one of 23 Kentuckians, representing a broad spectrum of public and private sector interests, who will serve on a Blue Ribbon Commission tasked with reforming the state's tax code.

Corbin seventh grader wins PRIDE tshirt design competition

A Corbin seventh grader is the winner of an annual contest to design the PRIDE Spring Cleanup t-shirt, which will be given to thousands of volunteers this year during organized cleanups throughout southeastern Kentucky.