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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 15, 2025

Academic League showcases the rising stars from elementary schools

January 10, 2025

They may be rookies and junior varsity students, but they know their academic facts and were quick to buzz in and score during the fall academic...

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...

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March, program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to return

January 14, 2025

A celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns to Barbourville on Monday, January 20.The day, which is the third Monday of January, set...

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...

March, program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to return

January 14, 2025

A celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns to Barbourville on Monday, January 20.The day, which is the third Monday of January, set...

UPDATE: Crash into Knox Courthouse results in fatality early Tuesday

January 14, 2025

An early morning car crash in Barbourville has claimed the life of one person.Officers with the Barbourville Police Department were dispatched to...

Start the New Year Right by Giving Blood at KBC Drive: Donors will...

January 11, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Blood Center is urging Kentuckians to add consistent blood donation to their 2025 New Year’s resolutions. Donors have the...

Obituary - Patricia Linda Sprinkles

January 17, 2025

Ms. Patricia Linda Sprinkles, 67, of Lily, passed away Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025 at her home. She was born July 13, 1957 in Bell County,...

Obituary - Arliss Davenport

January 17, 2025

Mr. Arliss Davenport, 85, of Turkey Creek, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late...

Obituary - Helen Faye Jordan

January 17, 2025

Mrs. Helen Faye Jordan, 53, of Callebs Creek, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1971 in...

Despite the disappointing loss in the All ‘A’, the Lady Tigers will look to bounce back quickly as the season begins to heat up. Photo by Larry Spicer

Lady Tigers fall short in round one of All ‘A’

January 17, 2025

After dropping a heartbreaker at home to Clay County, the Lady Tigers entered the 13th Region All ‘A’ tournament ready to get back on the winning...

No matter the circumstances, Lauren Partin continues to a s solid foundation for the Lady Cats this season. Photo by Larry Spicer

Lady Cats struggle against Pineville in All ‘A’

January 17, 2025

The Lady Cats entered the All ‘A’ tournament losing two straight however were riding a three game win streak prior.District rival Pineville would...

Point guard Chase Wilder was a key factor for the Tigers success throughout the All ‘A’ tournament. Photo by Larry Spicer

Tigers rally past Lynn Camp in semis but fall short in All ‘A’ finals

January 16, 2025

Barbourville entered the All ‘A’ tournament ready to leave their mark and show that they were a threat in the 51st district, if not the 13th...

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