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Shoplifting suspect leads W’burg police on 100 mph chase

A Lexington woman remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center after allegedly shoplifting from the Williamsburg Walmart and leading police on a vehicle pursuit that reached a speed of 100 mph before ending just inside Tennessee. Read this story and more for just...
Posted On 29 May 2024

N.C. man accused of vandalizing Corbin car dealership, taking vehicle for joyride

A North Carolina man allegedly broke into a Corbin car dealership Sunday morning, vandalized some offices, took a vehicle for a joy ride, and appeared to be dancing inside a car bay when police arrived at the dealership, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Department release....
Posted On 29 May 2024
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Corbin officials asking residents to keep their property up

If you own property in Corbin, then you need to keep that property up, which includes getting the grass cut on a regular basis. The city has made a concerted effort to go after blighted properties in the past and will do so again if necessary. However, the city would much rather...
Posted On 24 May 2024

Jacob Roan named new Corbin downtown coordinator

When the new executive director of the Corbin Tourist and Convention Commission is officially announced Wednesday, they will have a little more help planning downtown events than their predecessor, Maggy Monhollen, did. Corbin Parks and Recreation Director Jacob Roan has also...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Martin lends beekeeping expertise during Whitley Small Farms Conference

Last weekend’s Whitley County Small Farms Conference gave farmers, gardeners and conservationists plenty of opportunities to network and learn about a wide range of topics related to agriculture. The two-day event featured numerous guest speakers, live demonstrations, and gave...

Corbin Ind. pursuing purchase of properties near CHS

The Corbin Independent School District is expected to purchase more property near Corbin High School to be used for a currently-undisclosed purpose. The Corbin Board of Education met last Tuesday for a special-called meeting, in which board members authorized Superintendent David...

Meet the new director: Jacob Roan hired to lead Corbin’s parks & rec deparment

The City of Corbin recently hired its newest parks and recreation director, Jacob Roan, who took a few moments this week to speak to the News Journal about his new job, his hopes for the future, and more.

WPD officer injured during Sunday arrest

A Williamsburg Police officer was injured during a foot pursuit with an Elizabethtown man early Sunday morning. Austin Silva 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? Join Us

Photo Gallery: Cumberland Valley Cruise-In

Numerous people attended the Cumberland Valley Cruise-In, which was held Saturday in downtown Corbin.
Posted On 13 Jul 2023

SCC president to speak at July Southern KY Chamber of Commerce luncheon

The next Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon will take place on Tuesday, July 11, and will feature guest speaker Dr. Carey Castle, President and CEO of Somerset Community College.