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I have lived in Williamsburg for over two-thirds of my life. I am very thankful to be a part of the community, and I am especially happy to have worked as a health professor for over 40 years, and as a baseball coach for 26, at the University of the Cumberlands, formerly known as Cumberland College. I was so lucky to have been a student at Cumberland in the early 70s while receiving a partial baseball scholarship, and being part of KIAC championship teams from 1971-1974. I was very fortunate to have played for and coached under Coach Walter Mathes, who was like a second father to me, and a...

It’s been a big week for student-athletes at Corbin High School. First came the news that Lady Hound basketball and soccer player Kami Garland had achieved a perfect score on her ACT (story available now online and in print), and now we have learned that Lady Hound bowler Taylor Petrey has received Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year honors. Petrey, a senior at CHS, was not aware that she had been nominated for the award, and was shocked to receive the news Thursday afternoon. “My phone started going crazy with texts telling me congratulations,” she said. “I didn’t know what it was about, and then I saw the Twitter post from...

With so many major championships won by coverage area teams over the past twelve months, the News Journal’s annual year-end list of top sports stories will require a total of ten spots for 2018. 1. Corbin boys basketball team wins region, advances to quarterfinals of Sweet 16 tournament It was a tough call for which story should take the top spot this year, but in the end the Corbin Redhounds’ 13th Region championship and trip to the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena was too big not to be placed at number one. Led by senior Andrew Taylor, who finished his career as the Corbin High School basketball program’s all-time leading scorer, the...

The Lynn Camp community is mourning the loss of longtime coach and teacher Richard Jones today. Jones, affectionately called "Birddog" by many of his friends and acquaintances, had served as a coach and educator at Lynn Camp Schools for many years, but was most well-known as the face of the LCHS Lady Cats basketball program. Under his guidance, the Lady Cats became district champions and represented their school in 13th Region tournament competition. Knox County Schools Superintendent Kelly Sprinkles issued a press release Wednesday afternoon, saying, "It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Coach Richard Jones, a longtime educator and girls basketball coach at Lynn Camp Schools, passed...

It has been widely reported since Friday evening that a brawl between Corbin and Louisville Central players broke out after the conclusion of the Class 3A state football championship game at Kroger Field in Lexington. In a statement submitted via e-mail Monday morning, KHSAA Communications Director Joe Angolia said, "It is unfortunate that this situation marred an otherwise great game. We will review all available accounts including all actions taken by players, and all actions taken and not taken by other school representatives, and make any determinations following the conclusion of the playoffs." Later Monday, Corbin Independent Schools Superintendent Dave Cox sent out a press release saying, "Corbin and Louisville Central...

The following former Corbin Redhounds will be recognized during the football game against Jackson County on Friday, October 5... MIKKAH ROGERS Mikkah Rogers is one of the most decorated girls’ basketball players in the history of Corbin High School. Her versatility allowed her to play both the guard and forward positions. She is remembered not only for her versatility to defend all positions on the floor, but also her talent as a volume scorer. Her scoring ability earns her a spot in the career 1,000 point club of Redhound history. Mikkah also played shortstop for the softball Redhounds . Mikkah is currently serving our country in the United States Air Force, and...

The second class of Whitley County High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame is a strong one. The Hall of Fame committee voted earlier this year to induct the maximum of five into the Hall. Committee chairperson and Whitley County School Superintendent John Siler said, “We had many deserving nominees and are excited about the five being honored.” “We are delighted that we can continue to recognize those that have made significant contributions to our athletic history. Their enshrinement in our Hall of Fame will ensure that their accomplishments will always be remembered.” The 2018 Hall of Fame Class will be presented Friday September 21 at halftime of the Whitley County vs East...

This past weekend (June 15-17) the 45th Annual Woodbine Rebels Softball Shootout took place at Miller Park in Corbin. When all was said and done, it was Born-n-Raised, a team from Lexington, that went 6-0 to capture this year's championship trophy. Read on for more information from this year's event, and be sure to pick up the June 20 print edition of the News Journal to see several photos of the action that took place! 2018 Order of Finish: 1. Born-n-Raised (6-0) 2. Hopper's Hitmen (7-2) 3. 23 Sports (3-2) 4. Jackrabbits (5-2) 5. Odell (3-2) 5. WHO (2-2) 7. Smash & Dash (3-2) 7. Pro Nutrition/Precision Marketing (2-2) 9. Butch's Market (3-2) 9. R&S Solutions (2-2) 9. Mud Hens (1-2) 9. Team Madness...

Several Corbin Redhounds signed on to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level Wednesday morning.     Jordan Elliiot signed with Union College for archery         Emily Morton signed with the University of the Cumberlands for tennis         Abbey Norvell signed with Western Kentucky University for cheerleading         Bailee O'Neill also signed with Western Kentucky University for cheerleading           Jazlyn Harris signed with Eastern Kentucky University for cheerleading       Congratulations to all of these Redhound athletes! Photos courtesy of JOSHUA PATTON

The Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center Board met May 9 to tie up some loose ends and give an update on repairs. Steve Hoskins with Union College announced that, while the date is by no means concrete, the college’s goal is to reopen the center by the end of May. “Our goal is by late this month,” said Hoskins, who confirmed that an exact date has not been set and an end of May reopening is tentative as of now. Hoskins also stated the college will begin work this week to get the center ready for opening. This will include adding some new paint to walls and various small projects around the...