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With the 1950’s coming to a close, it was business as usual for U.S. Representative, and Williamsburg’s own, Eugene Siler, Sr.

We are currently in the middle of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s yearly mandated dead period for athletic activities across the state. It is a time to regroup, reflect and prepare for what lies ahead as another high school sports year is about to get underway.

Hopefully, you have been following along in recent weeks with the ongoing special series dedicated to looking at issues related to homelessness and housing insecurity in our local area. We have spoken to a couple of faith leaders about ongoing efforts to assist those who are in...

Before being elected to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1958, Williamsburg’s own Eugene Siler, Sr. was hard at work in searching for opportunities that might provide some relief to the people living in some of the more impoverished areas of his home district....

It has been a busy, busy week as far as local sports are concerned. Many of our area youngsters are continuing to compete in various youth sports leagues, and many more are signing up for summer camp opportunities. We have learned who will be the next head coach of the Corbin...

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.

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...

I was talking to Economic Development Director Bruce Carpenter after the conclusion of last Thursday’s Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event called, “Bridging the Workforce Gap,” and I commented to him that the morning’s proceedings had really served to change my...

Anyone who follows Corbin High School athletics knows that the Redhounds are no strangers to the spotlight. Since the very beginning, the school’s history is highlighted with countless athletic achievements by both teams and individuals. For this reason, it takes a lot to say...

Entering into the year 1957, Congressman Eugene Siler, of Williamsburg, continued to establish a track record of being a strong advocate for the people of his district from his seat in the United States House of Representatives.