The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets competed in two games this past week, defeating visiting Middlesboro last Friday 60-53, and then falling to McCreary Central 51-33 one day later in game one of the Edgewood Supercenter Hardwood Classic at Whitley County High School. Read this story...

The Whitley County Lady Colonels had a tough weekend, first traveling to North Laurel and falling in a very competitive game against the Lady Jaguars, 67-64. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

After a big win over Harrison County at the University of the Cumberlands’ O. Wayne Rollins Center Saturday afternoon, Whitley County Lady Colonel senior Destiny Kinder spent some time offering her thoughts for this week’s Senior Spotlight. Read this story and more for just $.99...

You know Corbin. You know Whitley County. But what about the other six teams that will be appearing in this year’s Cumberland Falls Invitational Tournament? Let’s take a few moments to meet each of them now. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Three former Lady Hounds and one former Lady Colonel are currently playing together at the University of the Cumberlands as JV Lady Patriots.

Things have not gone as well as the Corbin Lady Hounds hoped they would to start out the 2016-17 season, but brighter days are surely ahead for this talented group. Leading the way are three senior players with a wealth of knowledge in the sport – Kameryn Ashurst, Sarah Beth...

Boys Basketball Wrap Up for 12/7/16… 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

Girls Basketball Wrap Up for the week of 12/7/16… 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

The Whitley County girls and boys basketball teams started off their seasons off right Tuesday night, defeating Jellico, TN in double header action.

The Williamsburg Lady Jackets basketball team put up a good fight Monday in their season opener, but they would ultimately end up on the losing end against the visiting Rockcastle County Lady Rockets, 57-44. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

In 2013 the News Journal’s inaugural NIBROC 3-on-3 basketball tournament featured eight teams. That number jumped up to 18 in year two, followed by 11 teams in year three. This year, the tournament set a new record for participation with a total of 23 teams converging at the...

“Don’t tell people your dreams, show them.” With four D-I college offers under his belt, Corbin High School junior Andrew Taylor is doing just that. Being part of Hoop Dreams, a 16u AAU team, has afforded him the opportunity to showcase his skills on a national level.

With summer now in full swing, it won’t be long before the annual NIBROC festival returns once again to downtown Corbin. The yearly celebration always includes several sporting events, and in 2016 the News Journal’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be returning for it’s fourth...

On Tuesday, Randy Crider was introduced as the new varsity girls basketball head coach at Williamsburg High School. A press release from WHS said, “Randy Crider has accepted the position of head girls basketball coach at Williamsburg High School. He becomes the tenth coach in...

Each summer, local high school basketball teams get the opportunity to take the court for a few weeks and compete against other squads in a series of offseason scrimmages. During this time, coaches get the chance to see their respective players in action and consider which areas...

The News Journal has learned that Amanda Vermillion’s contract has not been renewed at Williamsburg Independent Schools for the 2016-17 academic year. This applies to both her position as an elementary school teacher, as well her position as the head coach of the Lady Jackets...

On Tuesday, May 3, senior Corbin Lady Hound Candice Gulley signed with the University of the Cumberlands women’s basketball program. 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

On Thursday, April 7, the University of the Cumberlands men’s basketball program gained a very talented local player when Barbourville High School senior Brentley Perry signed his letter of intent to become a Patriot this fall.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men’s Basketball team went into Saturday’s quarterfinal round of the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament looking for their 2nd berth in school history into the NAIA Fab Four. It...

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Men’s Basketball team continued their pursuit on Friday in the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament as they faced Talladega College (TC) Tornadoes. After a slow start for UC in the first...