Member Login | Contact Us | Call Us Today! 1-606-528-9767 | info@thenewsjournal.net
default-logo

Former Patriot returns to Williamsburg to work with Whitley softball teams

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are calling in some heavy hitters to help them prepare for the 2023 softball season. Later this month, the middle and high school teams will welcome in former Ohio Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year, Paige Murphy (Eastern Kentucky...

New Whitley BOE appointee won’t be filling vacant seat

Less than a week after appointing a new member, there is once again a vacancy on the Whitley County Board of Education. 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

Whitley BOE selects new board member to fill vacancy

The vacancy on the Whitley County Board of Education has been filled. The board met for a special-called meeting Thursday evening to interview two candidates for the third-district board seat, which has been empty since former board member Malorie Cooper resigned in December...

Changes made to plans for WCHS stadium renovations

An audible is being called on the Whitley County High School’s athletic improvement project for the football field due to a lack of bids for a portion of the project. The Whitley County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting Thursday, where board members were presented...

Former Lady Colonel and Lady Hound provide speech therapy services in Belize

A pair of former local student-athletes from Whitley County and Corbin high schools are just returning to the Bluegrass State after a week-and-a-half long trip to Belize in Central America.

Whitley Cattleman’s Association holds annual Christmas Dinner

On Dec. 20, the Whitley County Cattlemen’s Association held its annual Christmas Dinner in the Whitley County High School cafeteria.

New football field expected to be in place at WCHS by next season

The Whitley County High School football team will be suiting up on a newly-renovated field come next season following the official approval of design schematics and solicitation for bids last week. Members of the Whitley County Board of Education met for their regular monthly...

Whitley Co. achieves high ACT composite ranking

Composite ACT scores for Whitley County High School’s current senior class are tied for 26th out of 228 schools in the state, according to a recent report.

Several Veteran’s Day events lined up for Friday

Local schools and other organizations are planning various Veteran’s Day ceremonies Friday to celebrate area veterans and thank them for their service. Below is a partial list of some programs being planned. • Whitley County High School and the JROTC program will be holding a...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022

‘Say Boo to Bullying’ Ghost Walk brings crowds to downtown Williamsburg Saturday

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT The Say Boo to Bullying Ghost Walk was held Saturday evening in downtown Williamsburg. Attendees began at Williamsburg Independent School and trekked down Main Street toward River Fog Park, where, along the way, high school students from Williamsburg...