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Former Whitley County Basketball Coach Mark White speaks about firing

One day after being fired as Head Basketball Coach at Whitley County High School, Mark White talked about the decision. White said in a phone interview Thursday that he has no hard feelings toward anyone over the decision, but officials offered him no reason behind it. “The...

Football playoffs kickoff Friday night

The second season will begin Friday night for football teams across the state and Corbin will look to continue its drive for an undefeated season. Whitley County will attempt to pull off a big upset on the road, and Williamsburg will watch and wait to see who will be traveling to...

Corbin, Whitley Co., Williamsburg hit the road for last regular season games Friday

The local football playoff picture is set, but the last week of the regular season has Corbin seeking perfection, Williamsburg seeking consistency and Whitley County looking for a huge upset against one of the traditional state football powerhouses. Whitley County Colonels...

2021 Whitley County High School graduating class

A total of 208 Whitley County High School seniors said goodbye during graduation ceremonies held on May 8 at The Corbin Arena. Senior class officers were President McKenzie Walters, Vice President Natalie Shelton, Secretary/Treasurer Emily Bryant, and Ambassadors Alycin Croley...

Corbin rallies to defeat Whitley County for 50th District Baseball Championship

The Corbin Redhounds came back from an early 6-4 deficit to defeat Whitley County 12-8 for the 50th District Baseball Championship Tuesday night. Down 8-6 going into the top of the seventh inning with a runner on second and two outs, Kade Elam belted a 1-0 pitch to left field for...

Petrey pitches no-hitter for Whitley Co.

The Whitley County Colonels baseball team ran its current winning streak to five games on Monday as Caden Petrey pitched a no-hitter in the 17-0 victory over Williamsburg. Petrey needed just 44 pitches and gave up one walk while striking out eight. Petrey provided a big chunk of...

Redhounds finding rhythm as regular season winds down

The Corbin Redhounds appear to have found their groove, running off their sixth straight win with a 73-63 victory over Madison South last Thursday. 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...

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

Overbey steps down as head basketball coach at Whitley County

Whitley County schools officials have announced the resignation of Boys’ Basketball Coach Jerry Overbey . Overbey’s resignation came Monday after nine seasons of leading the Colonels, who finished the season on Feb. 25 with a 67-52 loss to South Laurel in the first round of the...

Hometown Bank donates to local sports teams

Hometown Bank hosted the preseason Hometown Hoopfest at the O. Wayne Rollins Center on the campus of the University of the Cumberlands last Saturday. Hometown Bank President Tim Barnes made donations, on behalf of the bank, to four local teams participating in the event. Above,...
Posted On 25 Nov 2019
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