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Jackets, Lady Jackets look to get back on track after All ‘A’ losses

The Williamsburg Yellow Jackets will be looking to end a two-game losing streak that includes a 73-64 loss to Jackson County in the 13th Region All “A” Classic. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Whitley County Colonels, Lady Colonels look to remain undefeated

The Whitley County Colonels opened the season with three consecutive wins. 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

Corbin Redhounds’ Boys’ Basketball home opener cancelled because of COVID–19

The Corbin Redhounds were scheduled to open the season Tuesday night against Harlan County. However, that game was cancelled. Corbin Athletic Director Steve Jewell said Coach Tony Pietrowski is in the process of attempting to reschedule the game. While Friday night’s game at Bell...

Sportsmanship shouldn’t be another victim of COVID–19

High school basketball is slated to begin Monday night, but like almost everything else in the era of COVID–19, there are some changes. One of the victims of COVID-19 appears to be sportsmanship. Per the Kentucky High School Athletic Association rule changes, the traditional...

Darrell Hendrix named new head coach of Lynn Camp Lady Cats basketball

With Rodney Clarke now manning the helm for the boys basketball team, Darrell Hendrix has assumed the reins for the Lynn Camp Lady Cats. Hendrix is no stranger around the Lynn Camp campus. With wife Nikki Hendrix serving as the head coach of the softball team, he is an assistant...
Posted On 20 Aug 2020
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NIBROC Festival kicks off today in downtown Corbin; Forcht Group and Forcht Bank named premier entertainment sponsors

NIBROC 2019 is here, and the four-day extravaganza of food, fun, entertainment and local goodwill kicks off tonight with a special deal for anyone that enjoys carnival rides. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased starting at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday for just $10. Thursday through...

Jay Atkerson: Memories of a UK championship

No matter where you live in Kentucky or what month it is, Kentuckians are ready to talk a little basketball. With summer all-star games, college recruitment and NBA playoffs in the news, it seems fitting to tell a basketball story that has been lost to the ages. If you will step...
Posted On 24 Jun 2019

Andrew Taylor: What’s wrong with a little benefit of the doubt?

Trent Knuckles is publisher of The News Journal. A few quick observations about the Andrew Taylor situation, … cause of much hyperventilating on ANTI-social media the last few days. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

CHS basketball players suspended three games

  Two Corbin High School basketball players have been suspended for three games after a video in which one utters what some have called a racial slur was posted to the Internet and went viral.

John ‘Crow” Fletcher dies at age 85

A former Corbin High School teacher and coach passed away January 1 at age 85. John “Crow” Fletcher came to Corbin in 1964 to coach basketball and baseball and teach history. He retired in 1997 after 33 years of service to the community. Diane Mitchell, who taught English at...