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City School Celebrates High Marks from Ky. Summative Assessment

Kentucky Summative Assessments results released last week reveal the Barbourville Independent School district is in a healthy position to foster the minds of students inside its walls. …
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Dustin Deaton died early Sunday, October 18, 2026 following a shooting in Corbin.

Barbourville man dead after shooting at Corbin gas station

An 18-year-old Corbin man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting early Sunday morning outside a convenience store in Knox County. Mark T. Allen, 18, was arrested Sunday, Oct. …

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 …
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Hauntingly Good Brownies

Did I tell ya how much I love Halloween? I love scary movies, dressing up, carving pumpkins, and oh yeah...let’s not forget the candy! I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, those were times were kids …

Remembering the Men Who Remembered

As Veterans Day approaches, many of us will pause to remember someone in our family who served in the military. Here in Knox County, that tradition reaches back through generations. Long before the …

A Better Mark in Stone

Recently Russ was talking with our daughter about the old Higgins Cemetery. He remembers it as a child up in Higgins Hollow off old 25 E. His great grandfather George Higgins lived there early in the …

Old man’s moped outruns Corvette

An old man on a moped pulled up next to a young fellow in a Corvette at a stoplight. “What kind of car you got there?” the old man asked, his thumbs tucked into his suspenders. …
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78th Daniel Boone Festival in the books

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That’s a wrap for Red, White & Boone...

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Ronald Dean Neal
Obituary - Ronald Dean Neal
  Mr. Ronald Dean Neal , age 67 was born in Biloxi, MS on January 12, 1959 to the late William and JoAnn Runion Neal and departed this life on October 17, 2026 at 5:00 …
Dronda Rechelle Mills
Obituary - Dronda Rechelle Mills
Mrs. Dronda Rechelle Mills , age 45 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on July 4, 1981 to Jimmy Mills and the late Daronda Vicky Wagers Mills and departed this life on October 16, 2026 in the …
Richmond Leon Caudill
Obituary - Richmond Leon Caudill
Mr. Richmond Leon Caudill , age 92 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on March 15, 1934 to the late William Lundy and Sarah Ellen Westerfield Caudill and departed this life on October 14, 2026 …
Crystal Saylor Crawford
Obituary - Crystal Saylor Crawford
Mrs. Crystal Saylor Crawford , age 47 of Gray was born in Pineville, KY on July 19, 1979 to Janice Eversole Saylor and the late Freddie Saylor and departed this life on October 14, 2026 at her home. …
Teresa Ann Mills
Obituary - Teresa Ann Mills
Mrs. Teresa Ann Mills , age 61 of Barbourville was born in Knox County, KY on March 2, 1965 to the late Denver and Gladys Rose Mills and departed this life on October 13, 2026 at her home. She was a …
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Knox Central, Pineville Set for 51st District Championship Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central and Pineville punched their tickets to the 51st District Volleyball Tournament championship with straight-set semifinal victories, setting up a title showdown between …

Lynn Camp looking to get back on track against Pineville

CORBIN — Lynn Camp will look to reverse its recent fortunes against one of its longtime rivals when the Wildcats travel to Pineville. The Wildcats (1-7) enter the contest looking for their …

District Title at Stake as Unbeaten Rockcastle County Hosts Knox Central in Rivalry Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Something will have to give Friday when Knox Central travels to Rockcastle County for a showdown that will determine the district championship. The Panthers (6-2) will attempt …
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Knox Central sets up district title showdown with 44-6 win over Clay County

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central took care of business Friday night and set the stage for a championship showdown, defeating Clay County 44-6 to remain unbeaten in district play. The Panthers …

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 …
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(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Something was missing from Mark Pope's appearance at SEC Basketball Media Day. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at first. The smile seemed a little less expansive. The …
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 …
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