The News Journal

11/01/2025

The sharks are out at Williamsburg High School for the Yellow Jackets' Halloween night game against Knox Central. Gorillas and cats, too. And a hot dog.

10/31/2025

The second annual winter blanket drive for seniors is currently collecting twin/throw-sized blankets for approximately 400 seniors at Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation, Corbin Health & Rehabilitation, Williamsburg VFW, and the Williamsburg Senior Center.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/annual-winter-blanket-drive-for-seniors-now-accepting-donations/

10/31/2025

Because of the government shutdown, a benefit that helps more than 600,000 Kentucky families put food on the table is set to run out Saturday, Nov. 1.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/snap-benefits-set-to-run-out-saturday-nov-1-amid-ongoing-federal-shutdown/

10/31/2025

Dayspring Health has announced a leadership transition following the resignation of CEO Larry Rector.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/dayspring-health-names-dr-geogy-thomas-as-interim-ceo/

10/31/2025

When it comes to presents, what do you get somebody that has pretty much everything or most everything that they realistically want. That is a question that I often ponder when it comes time to buy presents for certain people like my dad, Mike White.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/giving-the-gift-of-experiences-has-worked-out-well-in-recent-years-when-it-comes-to-my-dad/

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Williamsburg City School agriculture teacher Toraleah Shelley has been selected to volunteer as a White House decorator during the upcoming holiday season.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/wburg-ind-school-teacher-selected-to-travel-to-d-c-and-help-decorate-the-white-house-for-the-holidays/

10/30/2025

After this past weekend’s regional championship meets, a large group of coverage area runners are headed to the Kentucky Horse Park this Saturday, Nov. 1, to compete in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Cross Country State Championships.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/field-set-for-2025-khsaa-state-cross-country-championships/

10/30/2025

The Williamsburg Independent Schools (WIS) Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 21 to recognize students and staff, and provide updates on learning data.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/williamsburg-boe-recognizes-jag-officers-presents-going-the-extra-mile-awards-more/

10/30/2025

After the completion of the first two rounds of postseason action, the matchups for this year’s middle school football regional finals are now set.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/middle-school-football-regional-championships-to-be-decided-saturday-at-knox-central-hs/

10/30/2025

A big THANK YOU to the following sponsors for helping us to produce another “Just Say No to Drugs” Halloween coloring book:

- City of Corbin
- Cinema Social
- Grace Health
- Tri-County Insulated Panels
- Affordable U-Stor-It
- Law Offices of Croley & Foley
- Williamsburg Independent Board of Ed.
- Corbin Independent Board of Ed.
- Cumberland Denture Center
- Marr, Miller & Myers, PSC
- NAPA
- Tincher Williams
- Whitley Co. Tourism
- Pepsi
- Jim Bo’s Appliance Sales & Service
- Owen’s Auto Parts & Service
- Sav-Rite Family Pharmacy
- Whitley Co. Fiscal Court
- Wallen’s Towing
- David’s Buffet
- Attorney Shane Romines
- Forcht Bank
- Corbin Tourism
- City of Williamsburg

These books were distributed in local mailed copies of this week’s paper, and they will be handed out during downtown Trick or Treat. Kids can enter our annual coloring contest for a chance to win a cash prize. Best of luck, and Happy Halloween!

10/30/2025

Whitley Circuit Judge Paul Wi******er sentenced a London man to a three-year prison sentence last week for allegedly trying to elude Corbin police two years ago.

Read more at https://www.thenewsjournal.net/london-man-sentenced-to-three-years-for-allegedly-trying-to-elude-corbin-police/