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Helen May Chesnut, age 79, of Manchester, Tennessee, formerly of Corbin, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard George Chesnut. Visitation will be on from 6-8pm on...

Christine Morgan Taylor, 70, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Baptist Health Richmond. Her husband, Glenn Ray Taylor, survives. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 12, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Miller officiating....

Roger D. Jackson, 74, of Corbin, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Baptist Health Corbin. His wife, Linda G. Jackson, survives. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 11, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Joe Eaton officiating. Burial will...

The following was a letter sent to the News Journal by Billy Woodward, the Director of Emergency Christian Ministries, announcing his resignation from the organizations leadership position. “Hope you and yours are doing good during these troubled times. Thought it best to tell...

On Jan. 2, local author Jennifer Marsee released book four of the Molly Sue the Dingo Diva series.  Join  Molly Sue as she adjusts to life during a pandemic. What is COVID-19? What does pandemic mean?  What is quarantine and isolation?  Why do we wear face coverings?  What are...

Rebecca Ann Clouse, age 67, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. She was the mother of Lydonna Kay Kelly of London, Kentucky. Due to the risks associated with large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Patricia Maggard, age 81, of Bold Ruler Trail, Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Pineville, Kentucky. Patricia was born on August 22, 1939 in Jackhorn, Kentucky to the late Newt and Ollie Meade. In addition to...

Income tax season is approaching, and students may want to consider these tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) to help the tax preparation process go more smoothly. “One of my top priorities as governor is making higher education more accessible to...

Baptist Health Corbin is proud to announce the first baby born in the hospital in 2021! Meet Marcie, born at 11:27 a.m. on New Year’s Day. New parents Sierra and Michael were so excited to welcome their new 6 lb., 13 oz. baby girl into the world today.  Congratulations to the...

Royal Leon Greer, 82, of Corbin, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. His wife, Janice Elaine Young Greer, survives. Funeral services will be private at Hart Funeral Home, as well as private burial at McHargue Cemetery, with Johnny Jervis officiating. Hart Funeral Home in...