At approximately 12:59pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023, multiple first responders arrived on scene at a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3439...

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce changed venues for its September meeting, opting to meet at Knox Central High School to help celebrate the...

A longtime staple in Knox County, Hampton Funeral Home celebrated new ownership of the establishment with a ribbon cutting and reception on Monday....

With the Daniel Boone Festival kicking into gear soon, many people look forward to the carnival, food booths and crafts but not all the walking. People are known to park...

A Colorado woman has been indicted following a November 2022 crash at Bimble that lead to the death of an Oregon woman. On November 1, 2022,...

A former substitute teacher and coach with Knox County Public Schools has been charged for allegedly partaking in lewd photo transactions with a...

With an historical milestone upon us with the 75th Daniel Boone Festival, those interested can commemorate the event in a unique way. Starting at...

Over the past two weeks, I have wrapped up my part in helping publish the printed materials for the Daniel Boone Festival. The guide, or booklet,...

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This week The Mountain Advocate is excited to introduce its first student reporter, Selma Grahic! Grahic is a senior at Knox Central High School,...

On September 19, Law enforcement were conducting traffic control due to a vehicle fire on Daniel Boone Drive when Roy Senters of Bryants Store, Ky. arrived in his vehicle...

PHOTOS BY LARRY SPICER City and county officials along with many members of the community came out to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand...

According to a press release issued by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, on September 13, 2023, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Dustin...

As Barbourville continues to grow, new local business seems to sprout around every corner, and it’s on a corner of the court square you may find...

This week I’ve had a few people on my mind that I have greatly looked up to over the years. Some I have worked closely with, others I have just...