The News Journal

08/31/2025

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Par for the Course: August was a big month for CHS golf

Read more: https://www.thenewsjournal.net/par-for-the-course-august-was-a-big-month-for-chs-golf/

08/31/2025

Boston and Aubrey Shelley were named Delta McKenzie Classic Champions and 2025 ASA ProAm National Shooters of the Year in their respective divisions.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/shooter-of-the-year-honors/

08/30/2025

Friday Night Highlights: Week 2 High School Football Results

Read more: https://www.thenewsjournal.net/friday-night-highlights-week-2-high-school-football-results/

08/30/2025

There is a recent Facebook meme that I love. An employee goes to Human Resources (HR) and asks if a new policy applies to him. The head of HR responds that given this employee is the reason for the policy and a few others, the answer to that question is most definitely yes.

I can’t help thinking about this meme in regard to the 100 plus social media comments on a News Journal story last Wednesday about the Corbin City Commission’s plan to require a permit for people holding yard sales inside the city limits. I can’t help wondering if any of the commenters are the reason for the proposal.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/make-sure-youre-reading-the-whole-story-before-weighing-in/

08/29/2025

The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is hosting a blood drive where donors can receive a "Stay Wild" T-shirt while supplies last.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/kbc-hosts-sept-3-blood-drive-in-williamsburg/

08/29/2025

The Corbin Tourism Commission hosted the final week of the Whitley County Farmer's Market season in Downtown Corbin. During the event, local vendors set up booths while live music was provided by Dalton Dailey, featuring Will Finley-Smith.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/corbin-tourism-commission-hosts-the-last-week-of-wc-farmers-market-featuring-live-music-dalton-dailey/

08/29/2025

The Corbin Tourism Commission appointed a new Tourism Assistant during a special-called meeting on Aug. 22.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/the-corbin-tourism-commission-has-new-full-time-assistant-october-fest-set-for-oct-11/

08/29/2025

Pat and Pascual White traveled to Orlando last week to compete in a Jiu Jitsu world competition.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/jiu-jitsu-world-competition/

08/29/2025

September is quickly approaching, with schools back in session and fall in the air. September is also Recovery Month.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/recovery-month-september-reminds-us-that-recovery-is-possible/

08/29/2025

Two custodians from Whitley County schools received Above and Beyond awards at the Whitley County Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Aug. 22.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/two-whitley-county-custodians-awarded-above-and-beyond-award/

08/28/2025

08/28/2025

Williamsburg City School hosted its Back to School Bash on Aug. 21. Students met their new teachers, enjoyed popcorn, hotdogs, and other snacks, played on inflatables, and received free books and haircuts.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/wburg-city-school-hosts-back-to-school-bash-event/