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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...

Photos by Kaylie Farmer, Chassidy Saylor and Sudie Wilson

‘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 …

McDaniel Promotes Amendment 1 (Video)

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Above, from left, Superintendent Dennis Messer, Board Chairman Blair Skidmore and Vice Chairperson Bonita Williams at last week’s special-called meeting.

Barbourville school board votes to join social media litigation

The Barbourville Independent School Board voted to participate in litigation against social media companies during a special called meeting Oct. 6, joining other school districts seeking to hold the …

Knox Co. man charged with soliciting sex from person he believed was 13-year-old boy

A Knox County man was arrested Sunday, Oct. 11 after allegedly soliciting sex from someone he believed was a 13-year-old boy and telling a Kentucky State Police trooper he planned to travel to Corbin …

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The traffic signals at the intersection of Knox Street and Broadway will be changed from a four-way stop to blinking yellow lights on Knox Street, and blinking red lights on Broadway Street for a study of the traffic pattern at the intersection. The results of the study will determine the future of the signals. Above, a white sedan crosses through the intersection after the signals for that direction turned red.

Knox & Broadway traffic signal to be studied, possibly removed

A traffic signal at one of Barbourville's downtown intersections could be permanently removed as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet prepares to launch a 90-day study to determine whether the signal …

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State Senator Chris McDaniel is taking his proposed state constitutional amendment to the people, speaking in communities around the state to explain Amendment 1.

McDaniel visits Corbin to promote Amendment 1, designed to limit a governor’s pardon power

State Sen. Chris McDaniel visited the Corbin Center on Oct. 13 to discuss Amendment 1, a proposed change to the Kentucky Constitution that would limit the governor’s power to issue pardons and …

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Mountain Advocate, October 14, 2026

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Handsome man, beautiful woman have ugly baby

One of the funniest stories I’ve heard in a while is about the especially handsome man who decided it was his God-given responsibility to marry an extraordinarily beautiful woman so they could have …

Chicken and Dumplings are an easy comfort food to make at home

My Mom was selected to be in 2nd Annual Daniel Boone Festival Dumpling contest this year. Although she didn’t make it through the preliminary round, I’m very proud of her for trying. Secondly, …

Mountain Ways: The Traditions We Still Keep

As the last festivities of Barbourville’s 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival came to a rainy close on Saturday night, I couldn’t help but think about the traditions that have become such an …

All About… Cutting Back or Gathering Up

There is a sweet sadness I’m feeling. It takes completely over when I cut back and trim all the garden perennials of spring and summer. Spring and summer are a happy time for me! I love the beauty …

2026 Royalty Coronation Highlights

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2026 Daniel Boone Festival Grand Marshal: Douglas “Doug” Parker Dozier

Douglas “Doug” Parker Dozier has lived a life defined by steadfast duty, deep community ties, and an unwavering commitment to public service. Born to Laura Daniel and Gus Dozier, Doug grew up …

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Obituary - Naomi Carolyn Stidham

Naomi Carolyn Stidham , born November 26, 1948, in Hazard, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of her loving husband and children. …

Obituary - Darvin Fox

Darvin Fox , 54, passed away on October 9, 2026, leaving behind a family and countless friends who will forever cherish the memories, laughter, and love he brought into their lives. Darvin was a …

Obituary - Oda Broughton Grubb

Oda Broughton Grubb , 101, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Knox County, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026. Upon completion, Oda's full obituary will be posted here. The …

Obituary - Linda Jean Townsley Hubbard

Linda Jean Townsley Hubbard , 75, of Scalf, KY, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY following an illness. Linda was born in …

Obituary - Michael Randy "Pooh" Rose

Michael Randy "Pooh" Rose , of Lexington, Kencuticly, was affectionately known throughout much of his life as "Pooh," passed away October 2, 2026. He was 64 years old. The nickname …

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SPORTS NEWS

Lady Panthers’ season comes to an end with 4-0 loss to Middlesboro

HARLAN — Knox Central’s season came to an end on Monday during semifinal action play of the 50th District Girls’ Soccer Tournament. The Lady Panthers (1-11) held their own before falling …

Wildcats’ struggles continue against Williamsburg in 56-6 defeat

CORBIN — Williamsburg wasted no time taking control Friday, exploding for 48 points in the first quarter on its way to a 56-6 district victory over Lynn Camp. The Yellow Jackets improved to …

Lynn Camp looks to stop skid against surging Harlan

CORBIN — The Lynn Camp Wildcats are looking to snap a five-game losing skid Friday when they travel to face-off against a Harlan Green Dragon squad that has won five of its last six games. The …

Knox Central Looks to Extend Four-Game Winning Streak Against Clay County

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central will look to keep its momentum rolling Friday night when the Panthers square off against Clay County in a matchup featuring two teams coming off impressive district …

Sizemore, Carey power 70-point explosion as Knox Central ends Bell County skid

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central didn’t simply end Bell County’s recent dominance in the series Friday night. The Panthers did it with their highest-scoring performance of the season. Wayne …

8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.