The News Journal (Corbin, KY)

The News Journal is a weekly publication located in Corbin, Kentucky, with an additional office in Williamsburg. It serves the communities of Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties. This newspaper is owned and operated by The Whitley Wiz, Inc., which is part of the Forcht Group of Kentucky.

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Judge dismisses federal lawsuit filed against multiple Whitley Co. officials – The News Journal

2 days ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year against a slew of Whitley County officials and other individuals over allegations of custodial interference and violations of constitutional rights has been dismissed by a judge. 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
Class action lawsuit filed against Laurel Grocery on behalf of former employees – The News Journal

2 days ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against the Laurel Grocery Company on behalf of a number of former employees that were allegedly laid off without proper notice. 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
Dayspring Health using new medical facility to provide community outreach – The News Journal

6 days ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

Tag: community outreach, Dayspring Health, Dayspring Regional Health Center, DRHC, Larry RectorThe Dayspring Regional Health Center (DRHC) opened its doors to patients almost a year ago. Since that time, the facility has been providing the community with a wide range of quality medical services, though Dayspring Health is continuing to look for ways to improve those services while also striving to make the facility a place that gives back to the community it serves.
W’Burg Ind. Musical Theatre presents “Into the Woods” – The News Journal

1 week ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATTThe Williamsburg Independent High School Musical Theatre Program held their spring play last Thursday and Friday nights.
Competency hearing expected in Whitley triple homicide case – The News Journal

1 week ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

A competency hearing is expected to be held sometime in the coming weeks for one of the three Indianapolis men accused in a 2017 Whitley County triple homicide case. 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
Legal Notices for 5.7.2025 – The News Journal

1 week ago | thenewsjournal.net | Jennifer Benfield

NOTICE:Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:John Christopher Wagers, 4417 Hwy 26, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administrator on 04/07/2025 for the estate of Ruth Mason Wagers (deceased), 4417 Hwy 26, Corbin, KY 40701. Rodney Kuhl, 34 Springfield Drive, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as executor on 04/14/2025 for the estate of William Fred Sealey (deceased), 60 Parsons Street, Corbin, KY 40701.
Williamsburg Little League opens its 50th season with special ceremony Saturday – The News Journal

2 weeks ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

Few things can rival the feeling of being at a ballpark taking in a baseball game: The sounds, the smells, the excitement. It’s hard not to be romantic about it all. Little League Baseball is no exception. Though the stakes may not be as high as it is for those who play at a professional level, the thrill and heartbreak exist all the same. Little League Baseball has provided communities with both—as well as a vast array of other emotions—since its inception in 1939.
Legal Notices for 4-30-2025 – The News Journal

2 weeks ago | thenewsjournal.net | Jennifer Benfield

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed bids for mowing of City Utilities Commission (CUC) properties will be received by the City Utilities Commission of Corbin at its office located at 1515 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701 until 2:00 pm local time on May 8, 2025, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting the City Utilities Commission office located at 1515 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701, (606) 528-4026.
Finders Keepers: Annual Easter egg hunt held at Williamsburg’s Briar Creek Park – The News Journal

3 weeks ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATTThe thrill of the hunt: The City of Williamsburg held its annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday at Briar Creek Park, where dozens of excited children of all ages showed up to search the park for colorful eggs that were filled with candy and prizes. The hunt was held in stages for varying age ranges to ensure fairness.
Excited to be a part of the 50th season of Little League in Williamsburg – The News Journal

3 weeks ago | thenewsjournal.net | Timothy A. Wyatt

It’s that time of year again—Little League season is finally upon us. Opening Day for Williamsburg Little League is this Saturday, with a ceremony being held at 10 a.m. to recognize each player and team participating in the upcoming season. Having participated in last year’s ceremony, I can say that it is a special day, especially for the kids.