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James Easley “Buzz” Cloud, 66, of Southwood Estates, Corbin, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1950 in Harlan, to the late Bascom Harvey Cloud and Guelda Mae (Jump) Cloud. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Jean Cloud;...

On Thursday, Aug 3,2017 the JC Paul Detachment 1448 Marine Corps League, a Partner in the Department of Defenses 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Program, presented members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1050, of London, Ky, with Commemorative Lapel Pins...

The 2017 Nibroc Parade was a success. All the floats in the parade take lots of time, patience and resources, as well as teamwork, to prepare. This year’s float design winners were: Youth Division – Grace on the Hill; Commercial Division – Southeastern Medical Supply...

Three of the News Journal staff placed and won awards in the Appalachian Photographic Society Amateur Photo Contest held during NIBROC 2017. Trent Knuckles, publisher of the News Journal, won the Dr. Thomas Barnes Nature Photography Award for a photo of a jellyfish that he took...

Tammie Marie Baird, 51 of Machesney Park, IL passed away peacefully at her home the morning of August 16, 2017, after a valiant fight against cancer, with Jason, her Dad, and her animals at her side. She was born on October 26, 1965 in Sharonville, OH to Joe E. Baird and the late...

The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 41 new troopers at ceremonies held in Frankfort Friday, including four with ties to either Corbin or London. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 866 troopers serving the citizens of the...

Doc Mitchell, 65, of Corbin, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at St. Joseph London. He is survived by his wife Diane Mitchell. The funeral service was held Sunday, August 6, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Carson Mitchell officiating.

Emily Fay Wyrick, 45, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at UKMC in Lexington. Funeral services were held Friday, August 4, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating.

Emma Faye Lovett Wilder, 86 of Williamsburg, was born on November 14, 1930 to Fleming Marshall Lovitt and Emma Rosetta White Lovitt, and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2017 at her home. Faye was happy to be known as “Granny” to everyone who knew her. She was preceded in...

Ray Pfoff, 96, of Covington, departed this life on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Rosedale Health and Rehab Center in Latonia, KY. He was born on June 16, 1921 in Whitley County, to the late John F. and Fannie (Walters) Pfaff. Mr. Pfoff was a combat veteran that served in World...