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Williamsburg Softball season ends with loss to South Laurel in district tournament

The season came to an end for the Williamsburg Lady Jackets softball team Monday afternoon with a 15-1 loss to South Laurel in the opening round of the 50th District Tournament. South Laurel put up 12 runs in the first two innings, while holding Williamsburg to a single base...

Whitley Co. Baseball advances to 50th District Championship

Whitley County’s Bryce Anderson held the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets hitless over three innings as the Colonels won the opening game of the 50th District Baseball Tournament, 15-0. Anderson struck out eight, throwing 45 pitches in the game. The Colonels put up nine runs in...

Two people charged with attempted murder of Corbin man

Corbin Police say an argument over a cell phone resulted in a Corbin man being shot in the head early Sunday morning and two people being arrested for attempted murder early Monday morning. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

50th District Baseball, Softball tournaments begin at noon at South Laurel

“It’s go time!” That is how Corbin High School Softball Coach Crystal Stidham described the first round of the 50th District Softball Tournament, which begins at noon today at South Laurel High School alongside the 50th District Baseball Tournament. On the softball diamond, the...

Local baseball, softball needs radio broadcasts

The crowds at high school baseball and softball at Corbin, Whitley County and Williamsburg are good sized, but will not be confused with what the schools draw for football or basketball. And while baseball play-by-play people can find themselves relying on stories of their...

Corbin ‘Reeling’ Redhounds compete at state

Two Corbin High School Bass Fishing duos at the state bass fishing tournament Josh Elliott and Jeffrey Casey finished 38th out of 88 teams, while John Brady White and Tyler Wine finished 55th.

Firestone announces $51 million expansion in Williamsburg that will create 250 additional jobs

An additional 250 manufacturing jobs will be coming to Williamsburg as Bridgestone Americas announced a $51 million expansion of the Firestone Industrial Products plant on Thursday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Corbin Cheerleaders finish fifth at state

The Corbin High School Cheerleaders finished fifth at the state cheerleading competition. The Redhounds competed in the all-girls medium division, earning a score of 81.30. In 2021, Corbin finished fourth at nationals, and first in the region before competing at state.

Helton arraigned in federal court, trial set to begin July 27

A Corbin man accused of attempting to kidnap a three-year-old from his yard made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court on Monday. Ronnie L. Helton, 73, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanly A. Ingram. Ingram appointed...

Corbin Tennis named region champions

Corbin High School Tennis brought home both the boys’ and girls’ 13th Region team titles on Saturday and will be sending 11 competitors to the state championship. The Racket Redhounds punctuated the team titles on Saturday with players winning three of the four individual titles....