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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...

Several coverage area athletes have signed on to compete in college recently...     Corbin High School senior Meredith Russell signed a scholarship Thursday to be a cheerleader at the University of the Cumberlands.         Corbin High School senior Cora Bo Stevens signed a scholarship Thursday to run track at the University of the Cumberlands.       Corbin High School senior Molli Mulberry officially committed to the University of the Cumberlands Thursday where she will be part of the school’s dance team.         Last week, Williamsburg High School senior Danasia Buchanon signed with the University of the Cumberlands' track and field team.           Also last week, Whitley County High School senior Kaylee Conlin signed with the University of the Cumberlands' volleyball...

Several years ago, Alicia Roark (formerly Alicia Fields) was just your average, everyday elementary school teacher at Williamsburg Independent Schools. A wife and a mother, she unfortunately began facing many health issues after being diagnosed with both hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. Roark experienced significant weight gain during this time, forcing her to make drastic changes to her lifestyle in order to get her overall health back in check. Little did she know, however, that this was only the beginning of an incredible journey that eventually led to her becoming the epitome of fitness as a champion bodybuilder. “The journey was very slow, and very painful,” said Roark, 32, who decided to enter...

Last Wednesday afternoon, the Region 8 champion Lady Rollin’ Redhounds were on their way to play in the 2018 state bowling championships. The singles championship was held on Thursday, February 8, followed by the team event on Friday, February 9 at the Executive Strike and Spare in Louisville. Lady Rollin’ Redhound Taylor Petrey was Corbin’s only bowler in the singles competition. Competitors bowled three games, with the top eight advancing to the semifinals where they bowled an additional two games. At the conclusion of the two semifinal round games their five-game total was used to determine the top four bowlers who were then seeded into a stepladder final. Petrey bowled...

The Corbin High School Cheerleaders went from worst to first over the weekend to capture the national title at the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National championships in Orlando, Florida. Corbin took home the title in the Medium Division II competition, which consists of all girl squads ranging in sizes from 14-to-16 members. “I want to say thank you to the entire city of Corbin. They have supported us so much through this journey to earn this national championship. From calls, texts, cheer watching parties, showing us live on Facebook so others can watch,” said Corbin Coach Shonya O’Neill. “We are truly humbled and amazed by the support we have been given.” “Thank you...

The Whitley County wrestling team hosted the Region 7 championship meet at WCMS over the weekend. It was a tough two days of competition, but in the end the Colonels had a total of six athletes qualify for state competition, including one region champion. Senior Tyler Lawson finished third in the 285 weight class to qualify for state, with fellow senior Payton Watson also finishing third in the 132 weight class. Sophomores Jayden Watson and Victor Zamora finished third and fourth in their respective weight classes (145, 126) to earn a trip to the championships. Freshman Steven Watson will go as an alternate after finishing fifth in the 120 weight class, and...

Since their inaugural season in the water, the Corbin High School swimming team has remained a competitive force in the region. They have made a habit of sending athletes on to the KHSAA championships in Louisville each year, and 2018 will be no different with several talented Lady Hounds getting the opportunity to represent their school at the state level next weekend, February 22-24. At last week’s Region 9 championships, held at the Stiver’s Aquatic Center in Barbourville, Corbin was able to come away with a third place finish as a combined team behind Model and Madison Central High Schools. Individually, the boys team placed eighth while the girls team...

The Border Wars II mixed martial arts event scheduled to take place at the Corbin Arena on Saturday, February 17 has been postponed after one of its main event fighters was arrested over the weekend for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Brandon Bell, 33, of Harlan County, was arrested on Sunday after police received information about the supposed sexual relationship from the minor’s mother. Bell was scheduled to face former UFC fighter Waylon Lowe in the feature fight of Border Wars II next month. In a Facebook post Monday, Valor Fights, the Tennessee-based promotion presenting the Border Wars II event, said the following: “We regret to announce...

Yearbooks, sweaters, letterman jackets, photos and a football from Corbin High School’s 1927 team are among the memorabilia that will help tell the story of Corbin sports when the Smithsonian Museum’s traveling exhibit, “Hometown Teams,” goes on display November 18. Corbin Tourism Directory Maggy Kriebel said she received 20 items in response to a call for artifacts that was put out in September when it was announced the exhibit was coming. The donations include: A 1935 Corbin High School yearbook, a cheerleading outfit from the 1960s, home and away jerseys from the 1950s and a Little League uniform from the 1940s. Kriebel said school officials have agree to lend an assortment of...