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Corbin High School basketball coach Tony Pietrowski is taking on a new role with the Redhounds. Corbin Redhounds Athletics announced he will take over the girls basketball program. Pietrowski has spent 25 seasons with the boys team. During his tenure, he compiled 528 career wins. Pietrowski spent two seasons coaching middle school girls basketball while his daughter, Lynnlee, played for the team. Lynnlee will be a freshman this fall. His appointment comes just days after Isaac Wilson resigned. Wilson was one of Pietrowski's former players. See the Corbin Redhounds Athletics Facebook post below:

Corbin Lady Redhounds Basketball Head Coach Isaac Wilson is stepping down, according to a social media post by Corbin Redhounds Athletics. Wilson led the team for nine seasons and had a 156-110 record. While at the helm, the Lady Redhounds won a 13th Region Championship in 2022, two 50th District titles in 2023 and 2024, and back-to-back WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic championships in 2022 and 2023. "I appreciate every player who has helped build a solid program where excellence is the expectation," said Wilson in a social media video today. "When I think of Corbin, I think of the motto of, 'striving to be our best.' I hope we have...

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison was the recent guest speaker at the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon. He highlighted major projects underway in the City of Williamsburg. “To say that 2026 has been an interesting time thus far, to be mayor in Williamsburg, is probably a little bit of an understatement,” said Harrison. “We’ve already seen some great challenges, but you know what? I’m ready for it… The City of Williamsburg is strong.” The former Butcher’s Pub is currently being remodeled by a new owner and is expected to open for business in late spring. Another project involves the former office building of Dr. Williams on Sycamore Street, which is being...

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison will be the keynote speaker during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon on Tuesday, March 10. The luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center. The luncheon is slated to take place from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost to attend the luncheon is $15 per person. Old Town Grill will provide the food. Express Employment Solutions is sponsoring the luncheon. You can register by calling (606) 528-6390, or by e-mailing whitney@sky-eda.com.

Corbin Senior Citizen Center Director Amber Case was the guest speaker at the Feb. 26 Rotary Club meeting. Case took on the role of director in 2023. Case discussed the center’s meal programs, in-home services and social activities for local seniors.

Justin Moore took the stage with his vocals and guitar on Feb. 21 at The Corbin Arena. Moore is best known for his hits “You, Me, and Whiskey” and “Small Town USA.” This was not the first time he has stopped in Corbin. He performed at the arena in 2023.

Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley has identified the victim who died after an incident at the Williamsburg Firestone Industrial Products Plant. Croley said Jack Henson, 51, of Corbin, died from injuries he sustained while at the plant. Henson was pronounced dead at 11:38 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more about the incident here: https://thenewsjournal.net/one-person-dies-wednesday-morning-after-accident-at-williamsburg-firestone-industrial-products/

Country artist Justin Moore is set to take the stage at Corbin Arena on Saturday performing fan favorites like “You, Me, and Whiskey,” “Small Town USA,” and “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” as well as tracks from his latest album, ‘This Is My Dirt.’ Before he began recording music in the studio, Moore said he grew up in a small, blue-collar town in Arkansas with a population of approximately 300 people. Moore described how growing up in the town, along with his parents’ influence, helped shape both him and his music into what they are today. “My parents are great people, and I am fortunate to have them,” said Moore. “We’re...

One person died at the Williamsburg Firestone Industrial Products Plant Wednesday morning. “A 51-year-old male, who was operating a forklift, died due to injuries (he sustained) while working at Firestone,” said Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley. Croley said that he is withholding the identity of the man until next of kin have been notified. Croley said he first received the call at 11:08 a.m., and pronounced the victim deceased at 11:38 a.m. Croley said that he won’t have an official cause and manner of death until after the autopsy, which is set to be performed Thursday morning at the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office. Croley is investigating the incident along with members of the Williamsburg...

The News Journal launched its new website Saturday morning. “It is an exciting time for the News Journal,” said Publisher Jennifer K. Perkins. “The purpose of the new site, and everything we do here at the newspaper, is to better serve our community.” Although the look and functionality of the site will be different, readers can still find it at the same URL as before – thenewsjournal.net. “We are thrilled to be able to offer News Journal readers a much better experience when they log onto our website,” said Managing Editor Mark White. The News Journal will pause subscription sign-ups at 4 p.m. on Friday. Sign-ups will resume at noon on Saturday. Readers with...