Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses Morgan Lefevers to Noah Hopper Ashley Coffee to Steven Walker Amanda Bays to Powion Brown Emily Duncan to Devin Morris Kayla Hamilton to Jared Mills Property Transfers Salgado …

SOAR Summit Highlights More Than $22 Million in New Investments and Economic Development Priorities for Eastern Kentucky

CORBIN, Ky. — More than $22 million in new economic revitalization funding, a major broadband investment, and updates on infrastructure, workforce development, and emerging industries highlighted …

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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Knox County Arrests Report for Week of October 12 - October 18, 2026

Monday, October 12 Steven Allen, 33: Assault, Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence), Minor Injury; Resisting Arrest; Disorderly Conduct, Second Degree; Fleeing or Evading Police, Third Degree; Menacing …

U.S. Postal Service Says It’s Business as Usual for the 2026 Election

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service recently held a briefing on its Election Mail processes and procedures to reiterate its commitment to the secure and timely …

Jr. Woman’s Study Club says ‘Thank you’ for successful event

The GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club would like to express our sincere thanks to all the men, women, and local merchants and sponsors who donated their resources and time to …

Three Knox County elementary schools earn top ratings in state assessments

Three Knox County elementary schools have earned the state’s highest accountability rating, placing them among Kentucky’s top-performing schools, according to assessment data released by the …

City School Celebrates High Marks from Ky. Summative Assessment

Kentucky Summative Assessments results released last week reveal the Barbourville Independent School district is in a healthy position to foster the minds of students inside its walls. …

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Knox Central, Pineville Set for 51st District Championship Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central and Pineville punched their tickets to the 51st District Volleyball Tournament championship with straight-set semifinal victories, setting up a title showdown between …

Lynn Camp looking to get back on track against Pineville

CORBIN — Lynn Camp will look to reverse its recent fortunes against one of its longtime rivals when the Wildcats travel to Pineville. The Wildcats (1-7) enter the contest looking for their …

District Title at Stake as Unbeaten Rockcastle County Hosts Knox Central in Rivalry Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Something will have to give Friday when Knox Central travels to Rockcastle County for a showdown that will determine the district championship. The Panthers (6-2) will attempt …

- Knox Central sets up district title showdown with 44-6 win over Clay County
  
  BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central took care of business Friday night and set the stage for a championship showdown, defeating Clay County 44-6 to …
- Winning Ugly Never Looked So Beautiful
  
  (NORMAN, Okla.) — “Statistics are for losers,” Kentucky head football coach Will Stein said after his team stunk it up for much of the …
- Where's the Beautiful, Mark?
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Something was missing from Mark Pope's appearance at SEC Basketball Media Day. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at …
- Lady Panthers’ season comes to an end with 4-0 loss to Middlesboro
  
  HARLAN — Knox Central’s season came to an end on Monday during semifinal action play of the 50th District Girls’ Soccer Tournament. …
- Wildcats’ struggles continue against Williamsburg in 56-6 defeat
  
  CORBIN — Williamsburg wasted no time taking control Friday, exploding for 48 points in the first quarter on its way to a 56-6 district victory …

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Obituaries

Obituary - Ronald Dean Neal

Mr. Ronald Dean Neal , age 67 was born in Biloxi, MS on January 12, 1959 to the late William and JoAnn Runion Neal and departed this life on October 17, 2026 at 5:00 …

Obituary - Dronda Rechelle Mills

Mrs. Dronda Rechelle Mills , age 45 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on July 4, 1981 to Jimmy Mills and the late Daronda Vicky Wagers Mills and departed this life on October 16, 2026 in the …

Obituary - Richmond Leon Caudill

Mr. Richmond Leon Caudill , age 92 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on March 15, 1934 to the late William Lundy and Sarah Ellen Westerfield Caudill and departed this life on October 14, 2026 …

Obituary - Crystal Saylor Crawford

Mrs. Crystal Saylor Crawford , age 47 of Gray was born in Pineville, KY on July 19, 1979 to Janice Eversole Saylor and the late Freddie Saylor and departed this life on October 14, 2026 at her home. …

Obituary - Teresa Ann Mills

Mrs. Teresa Ann Mills , age 61 of Barbourville was born in Knox County, KY on March 2, 1965 to the late Denver and Gladys Rose Mills and departed this life on October 13, 2026 at her home. She was a …

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Hauntingly Good Brownies

Did I tell ya how much I love Halloween? I love scary movies, dressing up, carving pumpkins, and oh yeah...let’s not forget the candy! I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, those were times were kids …

Remembering the Men Who Remembered

As Veterans Day approaches, many of us will pause to remember someone in our family who served in the military. Here in Knox County, that tradition reaches back through generations. Long before the …

A Better Mark in Stone

Recently Russ was talking with our daughter about the old Higgins Cemetery. He remembers it as a child up in Higgins Hollow off old 25 E. His great grandfather George Higgins lived there early in the …

Old man’s moped outruns Corvette

An old man on a moped pulled up next to a young fellow in a Corvette at a stoplight. “What kind of car you got there?” the old man asked, his thumbs tucked into his suspenders. …

Handsome man, beautiful woman have ugly baby

One of the funniest stories I’ve heard in a while is about the especially handsome man who decided it was his God-given responsibility to marry an extraordinarily beautiful woman so they could have …

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Chicken and Dumplings are an easy comfort food to make at home

My Mom was selected to be in 2nd Annual Daniel Boone Festival Dumpling contest this year. Although she didn’t make it through the preliminary round, I’m very proud of her for trying. Secondly, …

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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.