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Whitley School Board approves plan to build freshman academy, fieldhouse

The Whitley County Board of Education authorized construction of a freshman academy for the high school, a new roof for the middle school, and a field house for the new soccer complex during its monthly meeting Thursday.

Posted On 19 Aug 2009

EXTRA CONTENT: Local company accused of violating Clean Water, Endangered Species Acts

Federal prosecutors are accusing a London-based natural gas company of illegally polluting a local water source and killing an endangered species of fish.

Corbin bus driver, suspended for hitting street signs, won’t return to job

A Corbin Independent School District bus driver who was suspended after striking two street signs on his route the first day of school Aug. 10 won't be returning his job.

Nine-year-old charged for assaulting Williamsburg teacher

Williamsburg police charged a nine-year old fourth grader with assault Thursday afternoon for biting, kicking and hitting a teacher.

Posted On 19 Aug 2009

See exclusive video of NIBROC 2009

News Journal Publisher Don Estep and reporter Chris Parsons capture...

Posted On 16 Aug 2009
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Local firefighters battle a trio of Whitley blazes Thursday

Oak Grove and Woodbine volunteer firefighters stayed busy much of the day Thursday battling several blazes including an arson suspected blaze early in the morning...

Posted On 14 Aug 2009
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2009 NIBROC Parade

See the pageantry of the annual NIBROC Parade, held Thursday, Aug....

Posted On 14 Aug 2009
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Virginia man arrested by Corbin police for kidnapping girlfriend

Corbin Police reported the arrest of a Virginia man on kidnapping charges after he allegedly jumped into the driver's seat of his girlfriend's car and drove off.

Posted On 13 Aug 2009
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Corbin man slashed, beaten with baseball bat at local motel

A Corbin man was slashed and allegedly beaten with a baseball bat early Wednesday morning...

EXTRA CONTENT: Attorney files lawsuit aimed a forcing city to tear down Jesson St. home

A local attorney has filed a lawsuit against the city of Corbin asking a judge to force city officials to tear down a home that he claims has become "a disgrace to the citizens of the community."