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Jason Tackett, 40, of Sparta Township, Michigan formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 in Casnovia, Michigan. He was born November 7, 1978 in Taylor, MI to Muriel Patterson and the late Johnny Tackett. He is survived by two daughters, Breanna Tackett of...

W C Mayne, 81, of London, passed away on Thursday February 7, 2019 at Laurel Heights in London. W C is survived by his daughter, Robin Estep. Funeral service was held Sunday February 10, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Calvary Cemetery in Corbin.

A Corbin resident, three London residents and 31 other people are now Kentucky State Police troopers following a graduation ceremony from the Kentucky State Police Academy Friday. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 809 troopers serving the...

Do you have a time-honored family recipe that you would like to share with News Journal readers? We invite you to submit your most cherished recipes for possible print in the newspaper. Send in the full detailed recipe along with your contact information, either by e-mail or...

On Jan. 28, local author Jennifer Marsee released book two of the Molly Sue the Dingo Diva series. Join us as she meets a unique squirrel named Sheryl. What makes Sheryl special? Why is Sheryl bullied for being different? Will Molly find the courage to stand up for her friend?...

University of the Cumberlands’ debate team took first place overall at the St. Anselm College Debate Tournament this past December. They beat 15 other teams from top colleges and ivy league schools in order to claim the victory. This marks the third tournament championship the...

Lee Allen King, 39, of Hwy 1804 Williamsburg, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1979 in Jellico, TN. Lee is preceded in death by a son, Zackary Ray King; father, Ben “Dude” Belew; and sister, April King. He is...

Roger B. Stephens passed away at the Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation center on January 29, 2019. There will be no formal service.

Kermit Ann Hopper, 77, wife of the late Charlie Hopper of Barbourville, passed away on January 20, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. A Celebration of Life for will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. This obituary is a courtesy...

Martha Ellen LaFlamme, 69, of Corbin, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Continue Care Hospital in Corbin. She is survived by four children. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, at Corbin Gospel Temple on...