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W’burg native fares well in Miss Kentucky Pageant

Williamsburg native and current Louisville resident Morgan Moses placed in the Top 10 during the 2023 Miss Kentucky competition, which was held June 28 – July 1 at SKyPAC in Bowling Green. Moses is a 2016 Williamsburg High School graduate. She is also a University of Kentucky...
Posted On 10 Jul 2023
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Corbin Center to host gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron for special fundraising event on Mon., July 10

Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron will be in Corbin Monday, July 10, for a fundraising event, which is being organized by Terry and Marion Forcht. Cameron’s reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Corbin Center, which is located at 222 Corbin Center Drive....
Posted On 06 Jul 2023
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The first Crook column: In memory of Bill Crook

The Corbin Redhounds football program is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2023. Leading up to the kickoff of their 100th season, and the unveiling of a newly remodeled Campbell Field this fall, the News Journal has been publishing a series of columns written by Bill...
Posted On 04 Jul 2023
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US25w roundabout work begins Monday (June 26) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that crews will begin corrective work on the US25W roundabout project in Whitley County on Monday (June 26). The project area will extend from mile point 16.027 (KY 2987) to mile point 16.203 (I-75 overpass) in Whitley...
Posted On 25 Jun 2023
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Tri-County Elk’s Lodge celebrates Flag Day

The Tri-County Elks Lodge, in collaboration with the Downtown Corbin program, proudly celebrated Flag Day on June 14, commemorating the symbol of our nation’s unity, strength, and freedom. The event brought together enthusiastic individuals, young and old alike, to honor the...
Posted On 23 Jun 2023
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WCHS freshman heading to Boston area for Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Whitley County High School freshman HayLee Baird has been selected as a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, which will be held June 21-23, just outside Boston on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school...
Posted On 18 Jun 2023
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Students from Whitley County graduate from Univ. of the Cumberlands

More than 2,100 graduates celebrated the completion of their undergraduate or graduate degrees from the University of the Cumberlands this spring during recent commencement ceremonies. “Graduates, today marks a significant milestone in your lives,” said Dr. Larry L. Cockrum,...
Posted On 17 Jun 2023
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Five Whitley County students selected for Governor’s School for the Arts

The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) has announced its 2023 class list, which includes five students from Whitley County. This year’s class represents a milestone for the program as it has now accepted students from every single Kentucky county since its inception in...
Posted On 12 Jun 2023
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Williamsburg native Morgan Moses to compete for title of Miss Kentucky 2023

Williamsburg native and current Louisville resident Morgan Moses will compete in the 2023 Miss Kentucky competition, which will be held June 28 – July 1 at SKyPAC in Bowling Green. Moses is a 2016 Williamsburg High School graduate. She is also a University of Kentucky alumni and...
Posted On 11 Jun 2023
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Corbin’s Main Street will be partially closed Saturday

Corbin’s Main Street will be partially closed on Saturday, June 10, due to the second Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season. The Cruise-In will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Main Street will be closed from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the event. The closure will be from Fourth...
Posted On 09 Jun 2023
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