Member Login | Contact Us | Call Us Today! 1-606-528-9767 | info@thenewsjournal.net
default-logo

7th Annual Kayaking for Kids, sponsoring for a cause

Excitement is building for the upcoming Seventh Annual Kayaking for Kids event, scheduled to take place on Aug. 5. With years of past successes, this water-based event promises a day filled with fun and unforgettable memories. As the event draws near, potential sponsors are...

Toy and supply giveaway event helps families in Whitley County

Last week, folks in Whitley County who were in need of food, clothing, or even toys for young children, were in luck as the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) partnered with several other groups to present a one-day free giveaway event on the campus of Whitley County High School.

Mason named a Corbin Colonel for his work with Marvel Comics

While there are many Marvel Comics fans in Corbin, most of them probably don’t realize a Marvel illustrator lives right here amongst us. The Corbin City Commission presented Marvel Comics illustrator Justin Mason with a Corbin Colonel during Monday’s regular monthly...
Posted On 22 Jun 2023

Lemonade Stand Contest held last Friday in Williamsburg

  Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  Williamsburg’s inaugural Lemonade Stand Decorating Contest was held Friday afternoon at the Green Space on Main, where a group of enterprising young citizens competed for the title of  Williamsburg’s “Main Squeeze.” A panel of judges gauged each stand...

Local community theatre to perform Shakespeare classic later this week

The Millstone Community Theatre is gearing up for an exciting weekend of live entertainment with their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, full of 80’s references, and a rare sight of Michael Jackson. Directed by David Sweet and...

Cumberland Valley Cruise-In brings out large crowd

The second Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the season happened Saturday in downtown Corbin as numerous cars and spectators turned out to enjoy the antique cars, trucks and motorcycles that were on display.
Posted On 16 Jun 2023

Master Gardener graduation recognizes dedicated volunteers

In a heartwarming ceremony held on June 9, 12 members of the Master Gardener program were recognized for their exceptional skills and dedication after a year of training and volunteering. Andrew Modica, ANR/Hort Program Assistant, began the ceremony by giving thanks and...

Ribbon cutting held Tuesday afternoon for Pepsi Cola’s facility at business park

When Pepsi Cola Bottling Company located their newest facility inside the Southern Kentucky Business Park in Corbin, one thing they purposefully did was build it to accommodate growth.
Posted On 14 Jun 2023

Local VOA program helping those who are in recovery find employment

Over the past year, 146 people, who are in recovery, were placed in jobs in this region, and 65 percent of the placements remained employed for six months or longer thanks in part to a program through a not-for-profit organization. The Recovery Reintegration Program is Volunteers...
Posted On 14 Jun 2023

Local, state-level officials get update on new spec building and race track projects in Corbin

“It’s like The Field of Dreams… If you build it, they will come.” Those were the words of Senate President Robert Stivers Tuesday when he joined other local and state-level officials at the site of what will soon be the newest speculative building to be constructed inside the...