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Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licenses Ashlynn Paige Senters to Jonathan Allen Senters Chasity Lee Owens to Joshua David Johnson Angie Nichole Bratcher to Andre Paul Linn Pamela Louise Simms to James Christopher Powell …
Knox County Arrests Report for Week of October 26 - November 1, 2026
Monday, October 26 Anthony Davis, 49: Non-Payment of Court Costs, Fees or Fines; Persistent Felony Offender; Drug Paraphernalia, Buy/Possess; Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of …
Women's Prayer Breakfast Inspires Faith, Fellowship, and Hope
Women from across the community gathered for a special Women’s Prayer Breakfast at The Swan House in Barbourville, graciously sponsored by owners Tom and Peggy Retherford. The morning featured …
Education

UCU Theatre Presents ‘The Apiary’ October 21–24 at Rector Little Theatre

Scientific curiosity and dark comedy take center stage in Union Commonwealth University (UCU) Theatre’s production of Kate Douglas’ “The Apiary,” a play that explores scientific progress, …

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Sports

Burnette's top-55 finish highlights Lynn Camp's performance at Class A State Cross Country Championships

LYNN CAMP — Lynn Camp’s boys’ cross country team capped off its 2026 season Saturday with a 27th-place finish at the KHSAA Class A State Cross Country Championships. The Wildcats totaled …

Payne's top-15 finish highlights Barbourville's performance at Class A State Cross Country Meet

LEXINGTON — Barbourville had two runners representing its boys’ and girls’ cross country programs Saturday at the KHSAA Class A State Cross Country Championships, with Corey Payne turning in an …

Troxell leads Knox Central boys at Class 2A State Cross Country Championships

LEXINGTON — Knox Central’s boys’ cross country team closed out its 2026 season Saturday with a 32nd-place finish at the KHSAA Class 2A State Cross Country Championships. The Panthers …
Obituaries
Obituary - Jamison Wayne Vaughn & August Cole Vaughn
Jamison Wayne Vaughn & August Cole Vaughn, twin brothers were born sleeping on Thursday - October 29, 2026 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Survivors include parents; Cynthia …
Paul Cupp
Obituary - Paul Cupp
Paul Cupp , 94½, of Barbourville, Kentucky, departed this life on October 26, 2026, in Barbourville. Born February 21, 1932, in Harlan, Kentucky, Paul was the baby of 20 siblings. He lived a long …
Brenda Laws
Obituary - Brenda Laws
Brenda Laws , age 65 of Barbourville, KY, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 26, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Brenda leaves behind those who brought her the …
Brenda Lou King
Obituary - Brenda Lou King
Mrs. Brenda Lou King, age 66 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was born on March 14, 1960 in Knox County, the daughter of …
Eugene Jackson
Obituary - Eugene Jackson
Mr. Eugene Jackson , age 68 of Manchester, KY was born on January 31, 1957 to the late Tea and Ruth Jackson and departed this life on October 31, 2026 at his home. In addition to his parents: …
Opinion
I’ve never forgotten the tale my pastor friend David “Milkweed” Wotier told years ago about the three friends who married women from different parts of the world. The first married an …
Finally it’s starting to feel like a cozy Fall season and I couldn’t be happier. No one can really explain the ache for you feel as you get older for just having good meals with those you love …
As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country in every branch of the United States Armed Forces. Here in Knox …
Many of our neighbors feel as we do about displaying the red, white, and blue colors of our country’s flag. As you turn into our neighborhood, the American flags wave high with the autumn breeze! …
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