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W’burg man charged with failing to comply with sex offender registration again. A Williamsburg man is being lodged in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $7,500 cash bond for allegedly failing to comply with sex offender registration for a second time, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release and his arrest citation.
Cumberland Run completes second meet – The News Journal
20 hours ago · Corbin’s Cumberland Run concluded its second harness meet on Nov. 5 with a sensational card that included eight $100,000 finals of the Kentucky Sires Stakes. Australian-born Todd McCarthy, in his first year racing at Cumberland Run, won four of the 12 races to capture the driving title with 18 wins out of 56 starts. That was two victories more than his brother, Andrew McCarthy, and Hall of ...
Obituaries Archives – The News Journal
Robert Lee Jones. Robert Lee Jones, age 76 of Mud Creek, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. He was born February 12, 1948, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Robert is preceded in death by his father, George Jones; mother, Mabel (Siler) Jones; brothers, Arnold Jones and Warren...
Empty Stocking Fund announces first round of 2024 donations
1 day ago · The Corbin Rotary Club has announced the first round of donations for the 2024 Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund (SEKESF) Christmas program to benefit children in need throughout the tri-county area. So far, $10,551 has been donated. Donors and the amounts given for the week ending Nov. 11 include: Patil Foundation Inc. – $1,000. Walmart Store Number 1259, Corbin – $4,000. Rotary ...
UC food drive taking place Nov. 18-22, will benefit 8 local food ...
Nov 10, 2024 · University of the Cumberlands is coming together as one with the community for its annual food drive to help feed people in need throughout Williamsburg in preparation for the holiday season. All community members, who would like to supply a much-needed meal for a local family, are welcome to drop off nonperishable food items on Cumberlands’ campus in the Office of Student Affairs, which is ...
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Jackets eager to see what mix of veterans and newcomers can do. The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets ended the 2023 regular season with a 5-4 record, eventually falling in the playoffs to the perennial powerhouse Pikeville Panthers, but there was still plenty to celebrate. The Jackets outshined most of their district rivals last year, outscoring...
Reapportionment goes into effect in Whitley County on Wednesday
Nov 8, 2023 · Changes to Whitley County’s magisterial districts go into effect today, meaning that some area residents will now be represented by a different magistrate and constable moving forward. The reapportionment of the boundary lines was approved by the Whitley County Fiscal Court earlier this year based on the county’s most recent census data from 2020. Such reapportionment is required by law ...
London, Knox County voters approve medicinal cannabis …
2 days ago · Voters approved all medical cannabis measures on the ballot last week during the Nov. 5 General Election. This includes measures in 53 cities and 53 counties in Kentucky, including two local ballot questions. In Knox County, 7,687 voters said yes to the ballot question of whether they were in favor of the sale of medicinal cannabis at a licensed dispensary and the operation of other cannabis ...
Newspapers have always played a vital role in our local communities
Oct 10, 2024 · This week, Oct. 6-12, is National Newspaper Week. In 1940, 84 years ago, the newspaper world started celebrating this week by reflecting on the unique role newspapers play in our communities. I have spent half of my life in the newspaper profession. I didn’t plan it that way, but rather I started with a desire to be in broadcasting. As a young boy I fell in love with those doing play-by-play ...