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The good, the bad and the ugly plays out in boys’ basketball

It was the good, the bad and the ugly in boys’ basketball this past week. The good is Coach Eric Swords’ Williamsburg Yellow Jackets remaining undefeated at 5-0. The Jackets pulled out an overtime win at home Friday against Harlan County for the biggest win of the season. Coming...

Area basketball teams gear up for holiday tournaments

New Whitley County Basketball Coach Austin Horn picked up his first career win last Thursday with a 75-71 victory in the Colonels’ home opener against Hazard. Five Colonels scored in double figures led by Jamie Fuson’s 17 points. Ashton Reynolds had 16, while Ethan Keene and...

Girls’ teams pick up needed wins over the weekend

The Corbin Lady Redhounds improved to 2-1 on the season Saturday with a 66-47 victory over Letcher County Central in the 12th vs 13th Region Challenge at South Laurel High School. Kallie Housley led the way for the Lady Redhounds with 18 points Shelby Stewart added 15 and Darcie...

Mini roundabouts proposed for Exit 15

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has taken the first step in addressing the issues at Exit 15 in Williamsburg by seeking public comment on a proposal to construct roundabouts. Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet A pair of mini roundabouts, like this one in Rowan...

Girls’ basketball season heats up

The Whitley County Lady Colonels are now 2-1 on the season after defeating Madison Southern Friday and losing to Mercer County Saturday. “Its been a good start,” said Coach Sean Pigman. “The kids are really buying in and working hard.” The Lady Colonels defeated Madison Southern...

Boys’ basketball season heats up

The Corbin Redhounds are 1-1 on the season following a loss at Harlan County Monday night. Corbin boys defeated LaFayette Saturday 80-69 in the Legacy Nissan Classic at North Laurel. “I thought our play was much improved from our scrimmage,” said Coach Tony Pietrowski. “We moved...

Tuesday night basketball scores

Local high school basketball finals from Tuesday night. In boys’ action, Corbin defeated Garrard County in the Redhounds’ home opener, 75-67. Whitley County won at Red Bird, 63-30. In girls’ action, Williamsburg fell to Pineville at home, 71-55. Whitley County lost at Harlan...

W’burg Turkey Trot raises $15k for Shop with a Cop

Nearly 300 people turned out in downtown Williamsburg on a very cool Thanksgiving Day morning to help raise money so less fortunate children could have a better Christmas this year. The 14th Annual Williamsburg Turkey Trot 5-K run/walk featured a record number of participants,...
Posted On 04 Dec 2021

Hanging of the Greens…

Over 50 people turned out for the inaugural Hanging of the Green event in Williamsburg on Dec. 4. The Williamsburg Community Choir performed a handful of Christmas carols, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Travis Jones read the Christmas story, the wreath on the stage at...
Posted On 01 Dec 2021

Hounds, Jackets ousted from football playoffs

Football season came to a sudden end Friday night as Corbin was eliminated from the Class 4A playoffs and Williamsburg was knocked out of the Class A playoffs. Corbin Redhounds The Corbin Redhounds hopes for a perfect season and another state title ended Friday night with a loss...