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Rucker wants 2019 murder charge dropped

A Corbin man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in May 2019 and eluding police for more than a month has had a motion filed on his behalf to dismiss the charges against him. Nicholas Rucker, 41, faces charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a...

Jailer candidates explain why they are seeking office

Seven candidates have, officially, filed to run in the May 17 race for Whitley County Jailer. The News Journal contacted each of the candidates to give them an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and to answer the question, “Why are you running for jailer? Read...

New hire at Whitley County Detention Center comes home to serve community

One Whitley County native has come home to work and serve in the community. Whitley County Jailer Brian Lawson announced that Andrew Fuson has been hired on at the Whitley County Detention Center. Fuson comes to the detention center with a wealth of knowledge and training, Lawson...