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

Shelley announces Nov. 30 retirement; Danny Moses will be named interim sheriff

Whitley County will be getting a new sheriff sooner rather than later. A few weeks ago, incumbent Whitley County Sheriff Todd Shelley announced that he did not plan to seek re-election next year. On Oct. 25, Shelley submitted a letter to the county announcing that he will be...
Posted On 03 Nov 2021

Regina Huff endorses Nick Wilson for State Representative race

Whitley County native, Nick Wilson, will be looking for votes in the upcoming 82nd District State Representative race. Wilson is looking to earn the seat currently filled by Rep. Regina Huff. Huff announced on Monday that she is not planning to seek reelection for the upcoming...

Corbin Elementary students compete in Halloween themed contests

Students at Corbin Elementary School had the opportunity to let their creativity take center stage during the school’s Halloween themed contests last week. More than 70 pumpkins were submitted for the library’s character pumpkin contest. Corbin Elementary School’s librarian Emily...

Williamsburg Choir to open for Foreigner at The Corbin Arena

Williamsburg Choir will be the opener for Foreigner on Nov. 4 at The Corbin Arena. WANV London Kool Gold hosted the competition between the Lynn Camp High School and Williamsburg High School choirs. Community members were able to vote for their choice of school online. The choirs...

Deputies seek public’s help identifying individuals involved in theft

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify the individuals involved in the theft of items from storage buildings in Keavy. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the theft occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Ky....

Assault case over sex toy going to grand jury

The case of a Corbin woman charged with assaulting her cousin, who lived next door, over a sex toy is going to the Whitley County Grand Jury. 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?...

Exploding toilet seat prank injures victim’s genitals; lawsuit filed

A Corbin High School maintenance worker is suing Corbin Independent Schools, along with his co-workers, claiming that, on July 13, a prank involving a toilet and an improvised explosive device caused burns, cuts and bruises to his genital area. Read this story and more for just...

On first day to officially run for office, five Whitley County candidate file before 9 a.m.

Today is the first day that candidates for the 2022 May Primary Election can file to run for office, and some of them aren’t letting any grass grow under their feet. Before 9 a.m., five candidates had already filed to run for office in Whitley County, including four incumbents....
Posted On 03 Nov 2021

Accident downs two electric poles, closes two Corbin schools

A single vehicle accident resulted in two downed electric poles and virtual learning for students at the Corbin Educational Center and Corbin High School Wednesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the accident on Main Street in Corbin near City Hall at approximately 7 a.m. The...

Sheriff retiring effective Nov. 30; Emergency Management Director Danny Moses will serve as interim sheriff starting Dec. 1

Whitley County Sheriff Todd Shelley has tendered his notice that he will be retiring effective Nov. 30, 2021. Whitley County Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. has announced that he plans to appointment Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses as the interim sheriff,...
Posted On 02 Nov 2021