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Hounds, Rebels set to write next chapter in football rivalry this Friday

Redhound Mikey Neal In a game that many believe will decide who will go on to win this year’s Class 4A state championship title in two weeks, the undefeated Corbin Redhounds will travel to Danville this week to take on the undefeated Boyle County Rebels in round three of the 2023...

Here for the community: Corbin Senior Citizen Center offering food, fun and friendship

Many in the local community are likely aware that the Corbin Senior Citizen Center operates near the meeting point of Knox, Whitley and Laurel counties, but how much do you know about the many opportunities currently being offered there?

Whitley Area Retired Teachers Association working to secure benefits, give back to the community

The Whitley County Area Retired Teachers Association (WARTA) is a group who meets regularly to make sure their pensions and health insurance benefits remain secure. That is their main objective, but it is far from their only concern.

There should be two state championships awarded in high school volleyball in KY

Before I get started, let me first congratulate the Whitley County Lady Colonels volleyball team on an outstanding two-year run in 2022 and 2023. A combined 60 wins, back-to-back 50th District championship titles, back-to-back 13th Region championship titles and back-to-back...

Hounds, Jackets gearing up for round 2 playoff action Fri.

With round one playoff wins over Hazard and Wayne County, respectively, the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets and the Corbin Redhounds are still in the hunt for state football championship titles in 2023. The Jackets defeated the visiting Hazard Bulldogs last Friday night, 60-12,...

Southern KY Chamber of Commerce announced Nov. luncheon

The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced that its next member luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center.

Various improvement projects discussed at special called meeting of Corbin Tourism Commission

In the coming weeks and months, the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission will be exploring several options for transformative projects in the downtown Corbin area.

Meet the new director: Jacob Roan hired to lead Corbin’s parks & rec deparment

The City of Corbin recently hired its newest parks and recreation director, Jacob Roan, who took a few moments this week to speak to the News Journal about his new job, his hopes for the future, and more.

Health Dept. launches new online resources to benefit community

In September, we ran a story here in the News Journal announcing two new online resources that would be coming soon courtesy of the Whitley County Health Department. On Tuesday, both of those websites went live.

Jackets, Redhounds still alive in high school football playoffs

After round one playoff games on Thursday and Friday, two coverage area high school football teams are left standing.