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Knox, Bell counties awarded funding for recycled tire playground projects

Knox and Bell counties will receive a combined $155,362 in state funding for playground projects that will use recycled waste tires to create safer public recreation spaces. Gov. Andy Beshear …

Big problem, but a simple fix

Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court.   Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …

Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance?

Nolan Group Media Offers Career Opportunities Across the Region For many hardworking individuals across southeastern and south-central Kentucky, long hours, unpredictable schedules, and weekend …

Community Mourns the Passing of Middlesboro Legendary Coach Larry French

Annual Art & Wine Festival Returns to Historic Cumberland Gap on April 2

The Cumberland Gap Artists’ Co-op invites residents and visitors from the tri-state area of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia to the 2026 Annual Art & Wine Festival. This free public event will …
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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

Lazy husbands can see more clearly after the swelling goes down

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 …

Entertainment

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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