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WEBIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Cureton, a man of strength, integrity, and boundless love. Born on January 7, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, Glenn lived a vibrant life filled with purpose and meaning. He was a …
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WEBThe Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday for murder in connection with an Aug. 4 accident on I-75 that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl, and indicted the girl’s mother for complicity because she allowed the girl to ride with someone, who was allegedly... Posted On 18 Sep 2024. , By Mark White.
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WEBFreddy Wayne Lay. Freddy Wayne Lay, age 53, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home. He was born July 29, 1971, in Corbin, Kentucky. Freddy is preceded in death by his father, Fred Lay; mother, Lillie (Powers) Lay Cox; and stepson, Joshua Bowlin.
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WEBJones focused on establishing ‘values-driven program’ as new CHS volleyball head coach. After a frustrating 2023 campaign that saw the team come up short in both the 50th District and 13th Region championship tournaments, the Corbin High School volleyball Hounds are eager to right the ship and get back on top under the guidance of first ...
Local organizations getting $439,315 in VOCA funding
WEB3 days ago — Kentucky has received nearly $14.9 million in federal grants to support victims of violent crime, and $439,315 of that funding is going to local organizations. In total, 102 crime victim organizations and projects have received funding this year through the federal Victims of Crime Act grant program, known as VOCA. VOCA funding prioritizes services to victims of child abuse, sexual assault and ...
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WEBCorbin’s season comes to an end with loss at Boyle Co. In what was a true clash of the high school football titans, the undefeated Corbin Redhounds made the trip to Danville last week to face the also unbeaten Boyle County Rebels in the third round of the 2023 Class 4A state championship playoffs. Posted On 23 Nov 2023.
Breakthrough COVID cases in Whitley County – The News Journal
WEBAug 11, 2021 — The Whitley County Health Department announced 39 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the number of residents that have tested positive for the virus to 4,327. Officials noted that there are currently 243 active cases. After announcing the first breakthrough case – meaning the individual had been fully vaccinated – last Friday, officials announced four additional breakthroughs on ...
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WEBKnox school bus crash with injuries reported at Gray. Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith is reporting an accident involving a Knox County Public Schools school bus at the intersection of Hwys. 830 and 1232 at Gray Monday afternoon, the Mountain Advocate is reporting. Of 35 passengers on board, Sheriff Smith said two passengers and a bus...
McCreary County confirms 13th COVID-19 case – The News Journal
WEBWithin a recent 72-hour time period, Whitley, Laurel, Knox and McCreary counties all reported at least one additional COVID-19 case. Early Friday evening, McCreary County reported its 12th confirmed case of COVID-19, and about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCreary County reported its 13th COVID-19 case. The patients in the two most recent cases are self isolating. All 11 prior cases have been released ...
Reapportionment goes into effect in Whitley County on Wednesday
WEBNov 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 ...