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Second-half surge sends Knox Central past Letcher Central in playoff opener

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central found itself in a battle during the first half of Friday’s Class 3A playoff opener against Letcher Central, but the Panthers took control after halftime to secure a …

Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro continued its impressive season with a dominant performance in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs, defeating Lynn Camp 44-0 while two Yellow Jackets …

Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses Ashlynn Paige Senters to Jonathan Allen Senters Chasity Lee Owens to Joshua David Johnson Angie Nichole Bratcher to Andre Paul Linn Pamela Louise Simms to James Christopher Powell …

Knox County Arrests Report for Week of October 26 - November 1, 2026

Monday, October 26 Anthony Davis, 49: Non-Payment of Court Costs, Fees or Fines; Persistent Felony Offender; Drug Paraphernalia, Buy/Possess; Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of …

Women's Prayer Breakfast Inspires Faith, Fellowship, and Hope

Women from across the community gathered for a special Women’s Prayer Breakfast at The Swan House in Barbourville, graciously sponsored by owners Tom and Peggy Retherford. The morning featured …

DAR Regent Attends Sixth District Meeting

Claudia Greenwood, Regent of the Dr. Thomas Walker Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), recently attended the Sixth District DAR Meeting hosted by the John & Mary …

Barbourville ARH Auxiliary Shares Halloween Appreciation

Members of the Barbourville ARH Women’s Auxiliary spread Halloween cheer by delivering bags of candy treats to each of the hospital’s 20 departments. The gifts were presented as a way to wish …

Keck WMU Wins Attendance Banner Once Again

Members of the Keck WMU once again earned the attendance banner at the Knox Association WMU meeting held Monday, October 26, at Locust Grove Baptist Church. Twenty members from Keck were present for …

Above, Knox County Soil Conservation leaders were joined by local officials as State Rep. Tom O’Dell Smith presented the district with a check for $500,000 to construct a new building.
Photos by Kaylie Farmer

Knox Soil Conservation receives $500,000 for new building; Farmer of the Year and FFA programs recognized

Representative Tom O’Dell Smith helped present a $500,000 check to the Knox County Soil Conservation District for the Cumberland Valley Area Development District from the Kentucky General Assembly. …

Tye Retires from Street Dept.

Longtime Barbourville Street Department employee Kenneth Tye retired last week. Above, Street Dept. Director Jason Lake presents Tye with a plaque honoring his time with the City. “Ken Tye will be …

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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 …

Casserole of Yesterday

Finally it’s starting to feel like a cozy Fall season and I couldn’t be happier. No one can really explain the ache for you feel as you get older for just having good meals with those you love …

Citizen Soldiers: Knox County’s Tradition of Service

As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country in every branch of the United States Armed Forces. Here in Knox …

To the World and To Us

Many of our neighbors feel as we do about displaying the red, white, and blue colors of our country’s flag. As you turn into our neighborhood, the American flags wave high with the autumn breeze! …

Fiscal Court approves disaster aid program

At the October 28 Fiscal Court meeting, the court passed a motion to approve the Statewide Emergency Management Mutual Aid and Assistance Program. The program helps to build connections between …

Bimble man charged with strangulation after alleged domestic assault

A Bimble man is facing felony strangulation and menacing charges after a woman told Barbourville police he pushed her to the ground and choked her during an argument at their residence, leaving her …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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SPORTS NEWS

Second-half surge sends Knox Central past Letcher Central in playoff opener

Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Knox County Arrests Report for Week of October 26 - November 1, 2026

Women's Prayer Breakfast Inspires Faith, Fellowship, and Hope

DAR Regent Attends Sixth District Meeting

Barbourville ARH Auxiliary Shares Halloween Appreciation

Keck WMU Wins Attendance Banner Once Again

Knox Soil Conservation receives $500,000 for new building; Farmer of the Year and FFA programs recognized

Tye Retires from Street Dept.

Mountain Advocate, November 4, 2026

Lazy husbands can see more clearly after the swelling goes down

Casserole of Yesterday

Citizen Soldiers: Knox County’s Tradition of Service

To the World and To Us

Fiscal Court approves disaster aid program

Bimble man charged with strangulation after alleged domestic assault

Burnette's top-55 finish highlights Lynn Camp's performance at Class A State Cross Country Championships

Payne's top-15 finish highlights Barbourville's performance at Class A State Cross Country Meet

Troxell leads Knox Central boys at Class 2A State Cross Country Championships

Sagley, Jody lead Lynn Camp girls at Class A State Cross Country Championships

Mills leads Knox Central to 26th-place finish at Class 2A State Cross Country Championships

Election 2026: Knox voters have spoken

Clay County closes regular season with convincing win over Lynn Camp

Knox Central closes regular season with impressive win over Williamsburg, turns attention to postseason

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