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Superintendent Ledford receives new contract during January 7 meeting

January 8, 2025

During their meeting on January 7, 2025, Knox County Board of Education members voted to approve a four-year contract with current Superintendent...

Knox County Board swears in returning members and elect chair and...

January 8, 2025

January is School Board Member Appreciation Month throughout Kentucky, and Knox County has started the celebration.Shown left to right are...

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January 8, 2025

Dr. Larry Cockrum has announced that as of the end of the 2024-25 academic year, he will transition to President-Emeritus after serving as the institution's president for the past decade.

Cockrum to Transition to President Emeritus After Transformational...

January 9, 2025

After a distinguished 20-year tenure at the University of the Cumberlands, including a decade as its 10th president, Dr. Larry L. Cockrum has...

Superintendent Ledford receives new contract during January 7 meeting

January 8, 2025

During their meeting on January 7, 2025, Knox County Board of Education members voted to approve a four-year contract with current Superintendent...

Knox County Board swears in returning members and elect chair and...

January 8, 2025

January is School Board Member Appreciation Month throughout Kentucky, and Knox County has started the celebration.Shown left to right are...

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Superintendent Ledford receives new contract during January 7 meeting

January 8, 2025

During their meeting on January 7, 2025, Knox County Board of Education members voted to approve a four-year contract with current Superintendent...

Senate President Robert Stivers serves as Senator for District 25, made up of Knox, Clay, Jackson, McCreary, Owsley and Whitley Counties.

Kentucky Republican Senate celebrates 25 years of control; Stivers...

January 10, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky (Jan. 7, 2025)—The Kentucky General Assembly convened today for the 2025 Legislative Session, marking a significant milestone: the...

Five charged with federal drug crimes

January 10, 2025

A man was indicted on federal charges in December for alleged actions that took place in Knox, Laurel, and Whitley Counties and elsewhere from...

Dr. Larry Cockrum has announced that as of the end of the 2024-25 academic year, he will transition to President-Emeritus after serving as the institution's president for the past decade.

Cockrum to Transition to President Emeritus After Transformational...

January 9, 2025

After a distinguished 20-year tenure at the University of the Cumberlands, including a decade as its 10th president, Dr. Larry L. Cockrum has...

Obituary - Flossie Jean Jones

January 3, 2025

Mrs. Flossie Jean Mills Jones, age 82, departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home in Girdler, Kentucky. Flossie was born April...

Obituary - Jimmy Seals

January 3, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Karl Seals, 73, of Barbourville, formerly of Ewing, VA, passed away Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 at his home. He was the son of...

Obituary - Dennis Wayne Owens

January 3, 2025

Mr. Dennis Wayne Owens, of Girdler, Kentucky was born on October 25, 1964, in London, Kentucky and departed this life on December 30, 2024, with...

The Gift: The Old Broken Clock

January 4, 2025

Originally written in 1994:Now that Christmas is over it’s time to take down the tree and decorations. Time to put the lights back in the old worn...

Let’s make 2025 the best yet

January 3, 2025

Here we are. We find ourselves at the dawn of a new year. Today marks day 1 of 365 possible days for you to change the world.Last week we...

Rebel the cat makes it home after months-long journey

January 2, 2025

After rushing to get everything packed, a husband and wife arrived at the airport for their early morning flight.“I wish I had brought the...

Senior Jared King was a major contributor with 13 points in Lynn Camp’s first round win over Red Bird. Photo by Larry Spicer.

Wildcats win big over Red Bird to advance in All A

January 10, 2025

Lynn Camp entered the All A tournament in hopes of starting some positive momentum with the perfect stage to do it.The Wildcats would come into the...

13th Region All A Tournament Highlights

January 9, 2025

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Halle Collins hits 3,000 point mark

January 9, 2025

Knox Central standout Halle Collins passes another milestone for her illustrious high school basketball career.The Lady Panthers senior has now...

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