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Larry and Cathy Brown organize the Knox County Horse Show, where beautiful horses take to the arena to showcase their beauty and talents.Photos by Nikki Stanley

Beautiful horses open up season for Knox County Horse Show

Knox County Horse Show held its first event of the season Saturday, April 12 at the Legion Field Show Grounds in Barbourville. The gates opened at...

At left, from left, Debbie Garrison, Mark Moser and Dena Senters work hard during the first Street Eats at Union Commonwealth University. Moser owns The Grub Hut food truck, which was featured on April 2.
PHOTOS NIKKI STANLEY

‘Street Eats’ Showcases Local Food Trucks at UCU

Union Commonwealth University hosted the first of a series of Food Truck vendors, April 2, 2025, for the monthlong event known as Union Street...

Leadership Tri-County honors Dixon, Imel and Mitchell at annual...

(PHOTO GALLERY) BARBOURVILLE, KY — At its annual banquet on Thursday, Leadership Tri-County honored three individuals whose contributions to the...

Girl Scouts Thank Community

We as the Barbourville Girl Scout troop (2309) would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to our community. You have so gracious support us not...

Did You Know? Synesthesia Links Some Senses Together

Did you Know? A condition called Synesthesia (si·nuh·stee·zhuh) exists that causes a person’s five physical senses – Taste, Touch, Smell, Sight,...

Beautiful cars, food and music as Knox Street Thunder returns for 2025

The roar of some beautiful engines could be heard in downtown Barbourville on Saturday evening with the return of the Knox Street Thunder Cruise-in...

From left: Donella Pringle, Tracy Smith, Beverly Hensley, Betty Jordan, Jan Kirkland

Chicken and dumplings just one way group helps cancer patients and...

Knox County Cancer Patient Fund (KCCPF) hosted its annual Chicken and Dumpling fundraiser at the Scalf Chapel Church Fellowship Hall, from 11 a.m....

Food Truck Friday, 'Marketplace' kick off new seasons

Food Truck Friday kicked off a new season in downtown Barbourville this week, joined by a new venture, "Marketplace at Court Square," another...

'Market on the Square' yard sale kicks off new season in Barbourville

For many Knox Countians, “The Square” is a staple of Barbourville activities and events throughout the year. From the annual Daniel Boone Festival,...

Toddler Time is Fun for All

The Knox County Public Library in downtown Barbourville hosts two fun events each Tuesday morning, and April 1 was no exception. Tummy Time is...

Jessica Wahlstedt stands in the doorway of her business, Shelf Life Bookshop. Photo by Kasey Morris-Floyd

‘Shelf Life’ Brings Literacy Wherever it’s Needed

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of a bookstore with a new book (or, in my case, even two) in hand. The un-creased covers and...

63 years later, local church still focused on serving Jesus and...

A thriving Barbourville congregation seeks to make its table bigger to welcome more people inside its doors by constructing a new sanctuary and...

London native Jordan Allen made his national stage debut on NBC’s The Voice, now in its 27th season.
Photos Courtesy of NBC The Voice

Jordan Allen takes talent to national stage with ‘The Voice’

A local favorite musician has made it to the national scene, gaining notoriety on the popular singing contest “The Voice.” Now in its 27th season,...

Today in History: February 19, FDR signs order authorizing...

February 19, 2025

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2025. There are 315 days left in the year.Today in history:On Feb. 19, 1942, during World War II,...

Today in History: February 18, Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in Daytona...

February 18, 2025

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2025. There are 316 days left in the year.Today in history:On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale...

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