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(Courtesy of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife) The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers numerous classes for those wanting to learn more about hunting and fishing. Unless exempt, Kentucky requires all hunters born after 1974 to earn their certification to be able to hunt legally. Kentucky offers more than 300 hunter education courses throughout the state each year. Classes are available in person or online. Visit Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Education webpage for details. Megan Bagby, who supervises the hunter education program for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, said now is the time to look for and schedule classes. “Kentucky’s turkey hunting season begins April 5-6 for youth hunters,...

Thanks to the efforts of six local and state agencies, police apprehended a federal fugitive living in Rockholds Friday morning, and arrested his girlfriend for drug trafficking and criminal abuse, according to a Corbin Police Department release and court documents. Officers with the Corbin Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Williamsburg Police Department and ATF assisted the United States Marshals Service in apprehending federal fugitive Christopher Lee Jones. Jones, 33, was wanted for allegedly absconding federal parole supervision. He was believed to be armed with multiple firearms in a residence in the Rockholds community, the release noted. “Jones fled from officers through a hole in the floor of...

The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) and Cumberland River Behavioral Health Victims Services program have announced 34th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling as a recipient of the BRAVE Award, a new recognition honoring individuals who go above and beyond in supporting survivors of sexual violence. The BRAVE Award, which stands for Believe, Respect, Advocate, Validate, and Empower, was created by KASAP to celebrate those who exemplify these values in their work and advocacy. Each year, KASAP regional centers select honorees who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to survivors, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights upheld. “Ronnie Bowling has made a lasting impact in our community by tirelessly advocating...

A Williamsburg attorney accused of being in court while intoxicated has entered a guilty plea in his case. James Wren, II, 69, appeared in Whitley District Court for arraignment Monday on a lone count of alcohol intoxication in a public place, which he pled guilty to. His plea was accepted and he was ordered to pay a $25 fine as well as court costs as part of his sentencing. Wren was arrested on Jan. 23 by Whitley County Sheriff Bill Elliotte while actively working on cases inside the Whitley County Judicial Center. According to Elliotte, other attorneys had made complaints to law enforcement regarding Wren allegedly smelling of alcohol. Wren had...

If you are a crafter and looking to pick up some fabrics at a reduced price, then you may want to check out your local JOANN’s store while you still can. Corbin’s JOANN store, which is located at 14569 N US25E in the Trademart Shopping Center, will be among the hundreds of Joann stores expected to close nationwide in the coming weeks. “As part of the ongoing Chapter 11 process and our efforts to maximize the value of the business, JOANN has filed a motion seeking court authority to begin closing approximately 500 stores across the nation,” the company wrote in a statement provided to the media. “This was a very difficult...

Donna K Morgan Davis passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin after a hard-fought battle with COPD. Donna was the youngest child of Joseph Asher and Mona Wills Morgan, born to them on September 21, 1938, in Woodbine, Ky. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings; Marie Hutchison and husband Noel, Ralph Morgan, Mildred Paul and husband Arvill, Bob Morgan and wife Rita, Shirley Shelton and husband Bill, and her cherished partner, A.R. Bud Ellison. She is survived by her children; Carla Morgan Thomas and husband Jim and Marty Davis and wife Jill, her grandchildren; Tiffany Paige Davis and Eric Napier, Jodi Blake Boggs and husband...

While allegedly intoxicated, a Corbin man recently led police on a vehicle pursuit from Campbell County, Tennessee, into Kentucky where he drove on a tire rim in excess of 19 miles. After he finally stopped, police found an open bottle of Michelob in his van, according to his arrest citation. He is currently being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond. Phillip Scott Richardson, 61, of American Greeting Card Road, had a not guilty plea entered on his behalf during his arraignment Thursday in Whitley District Court on charges of first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), operating a motor vehicle while under the...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Nov. 27: Toni C. Hutchison, born in 1982, fugitive – extradition waived to Florida. Billy J. McKiney, born in 1971, second-offense DUI (controlled substance), driving on a DUI suspended license – 12-month jail sentence probated after seven days are served, credit one day already served, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $400 fine plus fees and costs. Courtney Mills, born in 1993, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol –...

Joseph R. Wyble Jr., of Corbin, Kentucky, born on August 3, 1959 in Patterson, NJ, passed away on February 3, 2025. Joseph, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, touched many lives with his generosity and kindness. He was a proud auto mechanic, working relentlessly throughout his life, until his retirement from his self-owned business. What mattered most to Joseph was his family and friends. His love for his wife and two sons was immeasurable and he cherished his role as a grandfather. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Wyble; his sons, Joshua (Mary) Wyble and Adam Wyble; daughter, Stephanie Wyble; his mother, Joann Wyble; his brothers, Tom and Shawn...

A not guilty plea was entered Monday morning for a Williamsburg man, who is accused of failing comply with sex offender registration requirements in a number of ways. Kentucky State Police Trooper Matt Ridener arrested Adam Anderson, 40, at 11:34 a.m. Friday on three counts of failure to comply with sex offender registration and for failure to notify address change to the Kentucky Department of Transportation. The arrest occurred on Wolf Creek Road about five miles south of Williamsburg after Ridener received a complaint that Anderson was allegedly in violation of compliance of the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry, according to his arrest citation. Anderson had listed an address on the registry of...