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Former University of the Cumberlands President Dr. James Taylor and his wife, Dinah, have filed a federal lawsuit against the university claiming school officials have gone back on an agreement to continue to pay his full salary and benefits for the rest of his life. In the...

A Williamsburg man is facing an evidence tampering charge after allegedly swallowing three grams of what is believed to be crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop. About 11:58 p.m. on June 7, Williamsburg Police Officer Cody Jeffries conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 BMW...

A week dedicated to the celebration of burgers has hit Main Street in Corbin. Monday was the opening day for Burger Week, a project initiated by The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission in an effort to promote tourism in Downtown Corbin. All week long, locals and visitors...

Once again, the Knox County School system has come under fire by the Kentucky Department of Education. An April 3-6 on-site review of the school district’s instructional performance saw the administration lacking in several areas. The Kentucky Department of Education and AdvancED...

A federal court judge has agreed to continue the trial of a Gray man accused of possessing child pornography, though there has yet to be a ruling on his motion to throw out some of the evidence against him. U.S. District Court Judge Gregory VanTatenhove rescheduled the trial of...

The Kentucky Attorney General has ruled in favor of The News Journal in its efforts to secure a recording of the 911 call stemming from the April 5 beating death of 30-year-old Anthony Johnson at a Lily residence. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe...

As a June 28 special election over a referendum to expand alcohol sales in Williamsburg nears, an organized opposition effort has been mounted. Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison submitted a petition on April 18 that contained 335 valid signatures in order to place a measure on...

The Corbin Tourism Commission passed its 2016/17 $1.362 million budget Tuesday night with one small amendment. The commissioners agreed to give an additional $1,000 to the Corbin Varsity Club to help sponsor the annual Pigskin Classic football event and the Cumberland Falls...

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man, who allegedly fled from police following a motor vehicle pursuit. On June 8, the sheriff’s department received information about a stolen 2014 Kia Optima from Carlisle...

Overall, the city of Williamsburg’s proposed budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year looks good with overall revenue projected to be up by 3 percent and a proposed $1 per hour pay raise for all city employees. This was the message Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison delivered to...