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Williamsburg schools amend ‘test to stay’ program

The Williamsburg Board of Education amended its guidance on COVID-19 to include additional information regarding the district’s test to stay program. Dayspring Health Physician Assistant Sara McQueen addressed the board regarding the district’s test to stay program which allows...

Feds accuse Keavy man of falsely obtaining COVID funds

A Keavy man was indicted on federal court on charges of fraudulently obtaining COVID–19 relief funds through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, making him the second person to face charges in connection with the business in question. Read this story and more for...

Whitley Co. Board of Ed to display student and staff built parade float

Three teachers and numerous students at Whitley County High School designed and built the district’s 2021 Christmas parade float, but because the Williamsburg parade was canceled, it is currently sitting at the bus garage. The parade was canceled Saturday because of forecasted...

Social media has plenty to say over roundabouts proposal

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet could find plenty of feedback on the proposed mini-roundabouts at Exit 15 on The News Journal’s Facebook page. 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...

Corbin man facing charges in connection with shots fired

Corbin Police say a medical issue resulted in a 93-year-old Corbin man firing multiple gunshots that passed through the walls of his residence and struck a neighboring residence early Sunday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

‘To me this is Christmas,’ Harrison says about W’burg Shop with a Cop

“To see these kids, smile … When I told the first group that they had $100 a piece their eyes lit up like crazy. I know $100 doesn’t go like it used too, but to them it is a big deal. I am just tickled to death and very proud of this thing that we do,” said Williamsburg Mayor...
Posted On 22 Dec 2021

Indictment issued in case of assault over sex toy

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin woman Monday, who allegedly got into a neighborly dispute over a sex toy that ended with her stabbing her cousin. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 22 Dec 2021

Whitley County Grand Jury hands down 16 drug-related indictments

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted 16 people on drug-related charges while issuing its monthly report Monday, according to indictments and the grand jury report, including: Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 22 Dec 2021

Forcht Bank makes Shop with a Cop donation

Forcht Bank recently donated $300 to Laurel County’s “Shop with a Cop” program. Pictured is Carol Vandeplas, Seth Raney, Debra Smith, Laurel Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, Mary Begley, Matilda House, Keri Marlow, and Allison Bowling. Laurel County’s Shop with a Cop program reaches...
Posted On 21 Dec 2021
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Gray man, Corbin women charged with home burglary

A Gray man and and two Corbin women were among three people arrested in connection with a home burglary in Gray. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies charged, Cody Poff, 27, of Gray, Betty Bray, 40, and Anna Siler, 38, both of Corbin, were each charged with third-degree burglary....