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William Nantz, who was sentenced in U.S. District Court in London Tuesday afternoon, isn’t your typical felon. Prior to last year, he had never been arrested. He has no history of violence. He has no history of drug abuse. He has worked all of his adult life up until the day he...

Williamsburg police arrested a write-in candidate for Whitley County Sheriff Monday afternoon following an incident outside Pilot Travel Center where a gun was discharged. Williamsburg Police Lt. Bobby Freeman arrested James R. Walden, 54, of Williamsburg, charging him with...

A longstanding Williamsburg public servant who was not only well-known, but also well-liked, will be laid to rest later this week. Troy Sharp, who served with the Corbin Police Department, Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Williamsburg Police Department, died last Thursday...

After just a month of serving in an interim role, Jason Caddell is officially taking over duties as the Williamsburg Police Department’s new chief. Caddell was formally appointed to the position Monday evening during the Williamsburg City Council’s regular monthly meeting...

This summer, the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) hosted Lilly Rice (Whitley County High School, Class of 2019) as a downtown revitalization intern.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the I-75 Exit 15 southbound on ramp in Whitley County will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. due to maintenance operations. KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone, expect delays, and to...

If you are a customer of Whitley County Sanitation, which is the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s garbage collection service, then take note. Effective Oct. 1, rates increased to $22 monthly, $62 quarterly, and $248 for annual payments. Extra cans are still $10 per month. The rate...

Lena Muldoon, executive director of You Decide, Kentucky?, will be the keynote speaker during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon next week. The luncheon will be held starting at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at The Corbin Center, which is...

The Progress Rail fabrication shop in Corbin is set to close sometime in the coming months. The News Journal received a tip of the pending closure Friday morning. The Corbin location is one of many nationwide, with Progress Rail’s corporate offices being based out of Albertville,...

For many years, the husband-and-wife team of John and Julie Lowder have spearheaded an effort to teach the Bible to school-aged children in Whitley County. Their methods have evolved over time, leading to the utilization of what they call the BREAK Bus, which serves as a...