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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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …
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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 …
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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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Dustin Deaton died early Sunday, October 18, 2026 following a shooting in Corbin.
Barbourville man dead after shooting at Corbin gas station
An 18-year-old Corbin man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting early Sunday morning outside a convenience store in Knox County. Mark T. Allen, 18, was arrested Sunday, Oct. …
Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licenses Hailey Alyssa Johnson to Damean Matthew Porter Emily Taegan Pendleton to Jared Monas Hurst Megan Pagie Green to Brayden Andrew Saylor Kiersten Colleen Bowling to Noah Aaron Cadwell …
Knox County Arrests Report for Week of October 5 - October 11, 2026
Monday, October 5 Olyvia Gray, 27: Serving Parole Violation Warrant Tuesday, October 6 No Arrests Listed Wednesday, October 7 Joshua Davenport, 24: Failure to Appear; Contempt of Court …
78th Daniel Boone Festival in the books
Photos by Kaylie Farmer, Chassidy Saylor and Sudie Wilson
That’s a wrap for Red, White & Boone...
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‘Alive at 25’ driver safety classes scheduled at Barbourville, Knox Central high schools
Teenage drivers in Knox County will have two opportunities later this month to participate in the Alive at 25 driver safety program, with classes scheduled at Barbourville High School and Knox …
Obituaries
Ronald Dean Neal
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 …
Dronda Rechelle Mills
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 …
Richmond Leon Caudill
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 …
Crystal Saylor Crawford
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. …
Teresa Ann Mills
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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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 …
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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 remain unbeaten in district play. The Panthers …

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 game against Oklahoma on Saturday. Too many punts. Not …

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 first. The smile seemed a little less expansive. The …