2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.

Daniel Boone Festival Headlines September Knox Chamber Meeting

Travis Carmack, Daniel Boone Festival Committee member, presents at the September Knox Chamber Meeting at Union Commonwealth University. Carmack discussed the growing success of the festival over the …

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Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses Samantha Recheal Rich to Cody Dewayne Smith Tessa Denee Adams to Christley Joe Lowe Makynzie Jaide Miller to Ryan Bailey Meade Tonya Elizabeth May Hatfield to Brandon Dewayne Rice …

Knox County Arrests Report for Week of September 14 - September 20, 2026

Monday, September 21 Alexandrea Hamblin, 29: Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Offense (Aggravating Circumstance); Failure to Wear Seat Belts; Careless Driving …

Jr. Woman’s Study Club donates to Humane Society

The GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club President Anne Pedersen presented a donation of $500 to Devonna Maguet, President of the Knox-Whitley Humane Society which operates the …

Study Club hosts Queen’s Tea

The GFWC Barbourville Woman’s Study Club hosted the Daniel Boone Festival Queens Tea, inviting the DBF Queen Candidates and DBF 2025 Queen to mingle and dine at Southeast Kentucky Community and …

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Kentucky saw big increase in confirmed measles cases last week

In the past week, 29 more measles cases were confirmed in Kentucky. As of Sept. 28, the state’s measles dashboard reported 78 cases in the current outbreak, up from 49 a week ago. The …

A good journalist knows their community

The news Thursday that 13 skilled journalists in Lexington were laid off was heart-breaking but also frightening. The suggestion that AI can replace reporters who are trained to …

Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

Obituaries

Obituary - Zella Colene Fisher

Mrs. Zella Colene Fisher , age 97 of Heidrick, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was the widow of Marvin Fisher and the daughter …

Obituary - Kimberly Heitzman (Warren)

Kimberly Heitzman (Warren) December 26, 1966 - September 24, 2026 Louisville, KY - Kimberly Heitzman (Warren), born December 26, 1966, in Hinkle, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest after a …

Obituary - Victor Mills

Mr. Victor Mills , Jr., age 71 was born in Barbourville, KY on July 23, 1955 to the late Victor Mills, Sr. and Viola Bargo Mills and departed this life on September 26, 2026 at his home. In …

Obituary - Henry Otis Vaughn

Mr. Henry Otis Vaughn , age 93 of Manchester, KY was born in Barbourville, KY on July 6, 1933 to the late Henry and Lucy Ann Stewart Vaughn and departed this life on September 26, 2026 in the Advent …

Obituary - James Collins

Mr. James Collins , age 67 of Flat Lick, KY was born in Pineville, KY on June 9, 1959 to the late Ben and Ella Mills Collins and departed this life on September 26, 2026 in the UK Hospital in …

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Tigers drop an 8-0 decision to Corbin

CORBIN — Corbin turned in a dominant offensive performance, rolling past Barbourville 8-0 in boys soccer action. Bentley Hoskins led the Redhounds with a hat trick, scoring three of Corbin’s …

Middlesboro outlasts Barbourville in four-set battle

Middlesboro and Barbourville met for the third time this season Monday, and the latest matchup lived up to the previous two as the Yellow Jackets came away with a 3-1 victory. Middlesboro won …

Decisions, Decisions

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …

Knox Central wins second straight, defeats Hazard 42-14

HAZARD — Knox Central continued its recent surge Friday night, earning a 42-14 road victory over Hazard for its second straight win. The Panthers improved to 3-2 despite having six touchdowns …

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God uses unlikely people to do unlikely things

A raging grass fire was threatening a farmer’s home and all his barns, and it was clear that the big city firefighters with all their fancy equipment were losing the battle to bring it under …

She was the Queen of Apples

The weather is finally feeling like Fall. There may still be green leaves and sunny skies, but the humidity seems to have left. Who knows, maybe we could wear a sweatshirt soon. Kentucky weather is …

The Professor Behind the Festival

As Barbourville prepares for its 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival, we will surely hear the name Dr. Karl Bleyl. We know he created the festival while teaching at Union College. But who was the man …

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You Know I Am Where I Want To Be…

Letter to the Editor: Where’s the support for our Senior Centers?

Chilling experience gives parrot attitude adjustment

My favorite hometown festival treat!

The Senior Trip

A Sweet Day & Even Sweeter Memory

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