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Kentucky State Police charges another Whitley Co. man with child sexual exploitation offenses

The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch has announced the arrest of another man in Whitley County for child sexual exploitation offenses. This is the second such announcement made by the agency this week.

Wilson hoping to see several bills passed during final weeks of legislative session

With one month remaining in the 2024 regular session, 82nd District Rep. Nick Wilson is hopeful that several specific bills will end up finding their way to the desk of Gov. Andy Beshear. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

Lady Colonels looking to begin upward trend this spring

Since their 50th District championship season in 2019, the Whitley County Lady Colonels softball team has not been able to compete at the level that they would like. This year, they are looking to change that.

WHS softball team hungry for more wins in 2024

After a winless season in 2019 and the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Williamsburg Lady Jackets softball team has struggled with their efforts to rebuild the program into a district contender.

Redhounds fall to Harlan Co. in 13th Region finals

The Corbin Redhounds jumped out to an early lead against Harlan County in Monday night’s 13th Region championship game at the Corbin Arena, but in the end the Black Bears punched their tickets to Rupp Arena with a 62-48 win.

Eugene Siler, a life revisited (part 4)

After Whitley County’s own Eugene Siler, Sr. landed in Washington D.C. as a newly minted congressman in the United States House of Representatives in January of 1955, it didn’t take long for him to begin making an impact.

Corbin girls close out season with loss to NL in 13th Region championship game

The Corbin Lady Hounds stayed within striking distance of the defending 13th Region champion North Laurel Lady Jaguars throughout most of Saturday night’s game at the Arena, but in the end, the Jags were able to pull away for a 61-49 victory to repeat as regional champs.

Hounds play their way back into region title game for second straight year

For the second straight year, the Corbin Redhounds have advanced to the championship game of the 13th Region tournament.

Colonels enter 2024 season with targets on their backs as defending state champs

With the spring sports season now just days away, Whitley County Colonels Baseball Head Coach Jeremy Shope is well aware of his team’s situation as the defending Kentucky High School Athletic Association state champions.

Lady Hounds aiming to reclaim regional championship in 2024

Despite a very respectable 23-8 record and a 50th District championship win, the Corbin Lady Hounds softball team were not entirely satisfied with their 2023 campaign. They accomplished a lot, yes, but they fell short of their ultimate goal of successfully defending their 2022...