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Walk/Run raises nearly $5K for Knox Cancer Patient Fund

The third annual Breast Cancer Walk/Run benefiting the Knox County Cancer Patient Fund was held at the Knox County Sports Park Walking Trail to raise money for local cancer patients and their …

Not Your Typical Duel...

All in good festival fun, the competition was declared a “tie,” and no one came away a loser, or winner. Photos by Kaylie Farmer

KCHS Graduates 50th Class Reunion - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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KCHS Graduates 60th Class Reunion - Saturday, October 3, 2026

Photos by Sudie Kay Wilson

City Police swears in new officer, promotes two

Mayor David Thompson swore in a new Barbourville Police Officer and two officers were promoted. Joining the BPD is Officer Chris Smith. Both Officers Colby Patterson and Chase Henson were promoted to …

Career Day Connects Knox Seniors

Seniors from three Knox County high schools got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a Career Exploration Day held at the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Knox Campus. …

Judicial commission seeks applicants for upcoming 27th Circuit Court vacancy

A vacancy is expected to open later this year in the 27th Judicial Circuit, which serves Knox and Laurel counties, as Circuit Judge Gregory A. Lay prepares to move to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. …

Pine Mountain Dancers to take stage at DBF

The Pine Mountain Dancers will be performing at the Daniel Boone Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. Some of the dancers will be: Front row, L-R: Kennie, Ruthie and Moe Powers, Sharon …

Knox County to receive $624,000 in FEMA disaster funding

Knox County will receive more than $624,000 in federal disaster funding to reimburse the county for infrastructure repairs stemming from severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in early …

No Flocks Here

Ahead of the Daniel Boone Festival, the City of Barbourville installed temporary security cameras around downtown. Mayor David Thompson and Police Chief Adam Townsley wants the public to know these …

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Mountain Advocate, October 7, 2026

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Daniel Boone Memories

The 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival has rolled into town. There is something about this time of year that makes being a part of our small town feel so special. The festival always brings family and …

Carl Standingdeer: A Friendship Woven in Cane

The Museum Corner continues our look back at Daniel Boone Festival personalities of years past by honoring Carl Standingdeer, the festival’s first chief and one of the Cherokee visitors who helped …

The Daniel Boone Festival…a Homecoming for Some

The Daniel Boone Festival is such an important piece of Barbourville history. I was 10 years old in 1948 when the first festival was celebrated. Thank goodness for all the things that brought …

God uses unlikely people to do unlikely things

A raging grass fire was threatening a farmer’s home and all his barns, and it was clear that the big city firefighters with all their fancy equipment were losing the battle to bring it under …

Communities affected as downed lines lead to hours-long power outage

A food service truck crashed into a utility pole along Cumberland Avenue on Friday, October 2 and in the process pulled several more poles down with it. No one was seriously injured in the incident, …

Knox Central rolls past McCreary Central for third straight win

STEARNS — Knox Central continued its midseason surge Friday night, scoring early and often on its way to a 49-3 district victory over McCreary Central. The Panthers won their third consecutive game …

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Obituary - Zella Colene Fisher

Mrs. Zella Colene Fisher , age 97 of Heidrick, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was the widow of Marvin Fisher and the daughter …

Obituary - Kimberly Heitzman (Warren)

Kimberly Heitzman (Warren) December 26, 1966 - September 24, 2026 Louisville, KY - Kimberly Heitzman (Warren), born December 26, 1966, in Hinkle, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest after a …

Obituary - Victor Mills

Mr. Victor Mills , Jr., age 71 was born in Barbourville, KY on July 23, 1955 to the late Victor Mills, Sr. and Viola Bargo Mills and departed this life on September 26, 2026 at his home. In …

Obituary - Henry Otis Vaughn

Mr. Henry Otis Vaughn , age 93 of Manchester, KY was born in Barbourville, KY on July 6, 1933 to the late Henry and Lucy Ann Stewart Vaughn and departed this life on September 26, 2026 in the Advent …

Obituary - James Collins

Mr. James Collins , age 67 of Flat Lick, KY was born in Pineville, KY on June 9, 1959 to the late Ben and Ella Mills Collins and departed this life on September 26, 2026 in the UK Hospital in …

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SPORTS NEWS

Walk/Run raises nearly $5K for Knox Cancer Patient Fund

Not Your Typical Duel...

KCHS Graduates 50th Class Reunion - Saturday, September 26, 2026

KCHS Graduates 60th Class Reunion - Saturday, October 3, 2026

City Police swears in new officer, promotes two

Career Day Connects Knox Seniors

Judicial commission seeks applicants for upcoming 27th Circuit Court vacancy

Pine Mountain Dancers to take stage at DBF

Knox County to receive $624,000 in FEMA disaster funding

No Flocks Here

Mountain Advocate, October 7, 2026

Daniel Boone Memories

Carl Standingdeer: A Friendship Woven in Cane

The Daniel Boone Festival…a Homecoming for Some

God uses unlikely people to do unlikely things

Communities affected as downed lines lead to hours-long power outage

Knox Central rolls past McCreary Central for third straight win

Knox Middle Homecoming Highlights

Knox Middle 8th Grade Night Highlights

Knox Central Girls Soccer Senior Night Action Highlights

Tigers drop an 8-0 decision to Corbin

Middlesboro outlasts Barbourville in four-set battle

17 therapist-approved tips for dealing with seasonal depression

5 common mistakes homeowners make refinishing hardwood floors

Rediscover the lost secrets of history, one mystery at a time

5 Meaningful Holiday Gifts That Give Back All Year

How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot

5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim

Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?