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Talk of the town: Hounds, Colonels set to meet as district opponents for the first time

Since the 2015 season, with the exception of 2020’s covid cancellation, the Whitley County Colonels and the Corbin Redhounds have met on the gridiron in an annual game played for bragging rights in the county. So far, the Hounds have dominated the series, compiling a 7-0 record...

Friday Night Highlights: Oct. 5, 2023

Coverage area teams faced off against district opponents in week 8 of the 2023 high school football season…

Friday Night Highlights: Sept. 29, 2023

Friday was another good night for coverage area high school football teams…

Friday Night Highlights: Sept. 22, 2023

Three coverage area teams were back in action in week 6.

Redhounds christen new stadium with 6-0 victory over Frederick Douglass

Many words could be used to describe the events of Friday night, Sept. 15, in Corbin. Thrilling. Historic. Moving. And, perhaps most appropriate, poetic.

Friday Night Highlights: Sept. 8, 2023

Coverage area teams dominated in week 4 of the 2023 high school football season…

Friday Night Highlights: Sept. 1, 2023

Most coverage area teams were on the road in week 3 of the 2023 high school football season.

Friday Night Highlights: Aug. 18, 2023

The 2023 high school football season got underway Friday evening, with three of the News Journal’s coverage area teams in action…

2023 High School Football Season Preview

The following is a collection of preview stories featured in the August 16, 2023 print edition of the News Journal… Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
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Flying High: Former Colonel Kevin Simpson realizes lifelong dream of becoming a pilot

As a football player and track-and-field athlete at Whitley County High School, Kevin Simpson was always used to going fast. Whether it was trying to beat a defender into the endzone or cross the finish line before an opposing runner, speed was always the key to his success. Fast...