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New CHS football coach introduced to community

On Monday, a special reception was held at Campbell Field in Corbin for the Redhound football program’s newest head coach, Luke Salmons.

Corbin tennis players advance to semifinals of KHSAA state championship tournaments

Last week was a history-making one for the Corbin High School tennis program, as three competitors advanced all the way to the Final Four of the 2024 Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Championships and two more played their way into the Elite Eight.

Taking a long, hard look at the issue of housing insecurity

There are certain topics of conversation that come up frequently here in the offices of the News Journal. Among those is the seemingly worsening issue of homelessness and housing insecurity in our local communities.

Corbin baseball defeats Whitley County in 13th Region tournament finals

As many expected it would, this year’s 13th Region baseball tournament once again came down to 50th District rivals Corbin and Whitley County. Last year, it was the Colonels who defeated the Redhounds in the regional finals before going on to win a program-first KHSAA state...

Requesting Manpower: Local fire departments struggling with lack of volunteers

“You just don’t see that volunteer spirit like you used to.” That is how Williamsburg Fire Chief Larry Todd described the situation when it comes to the lack of volunteer firefighters in Whitley County, and across the nation.

Corbin High School announces hire of new varsity football coach

The Corbin Independent School District announced Wednesday that they have hired Luke Salmons to be the next head coach of the CHS varsity football program.

Corbin citizens encouraged to voice opinion on traffic trouble spots

If you live in the city limits of Corbin and have a strong opinion regarding the safety of a particular roadway, now is your chance to make your voice heard.

Eugene Siler, a life revisited (part 6)

After a successful four-year stint as a congressman in the United States House of Representatives, Williamsburg’s Eugene Siler, Sr. decided to once again run for re-election in 1958. Not content to simply rest on his laurels, though, he continued to work hard on behalf of his...

13th Region softball and baseball championship tournament brackets announced

Memorial Day will be full of softball and baseball action in Knox County as this year’s 13th Region championship tournaments are scheduled kick off at Lynn Camp and Knox Central high schools.

Tuesday Night Highlights: 50th District baseball and softball

The Corbin Redhounds successfully defended their 50th District championship crown Tuesday evening, while the Corbin Lady Hounds played their way into Wednesday’s softball district finals.