A Knox County man has been indicted by a Whitley County grand jury on charges of stealing heavy machinery valued at more than $10,000. Chase Saylor, 30, of Barbourville, was formally charged …
The positive identification of a deceased woman found on Friday, May 16 in Flat Lick has been released. Kentucky State Police report that Knox County Coroner Mike Blevins notified the agency the …
The primary suspect in a Stinking Creek shooting over two weeks ago is now behind bars. Following a manhunt lasting more than two weeks, the primary suspect in a shooting at Stinking Creek is …
In a continuing celebration of the history of Boone Trace, a special event was held in front of the Knox County Courthouse on Monday, May 19. Live music was performed before Sergeant First …
The Warrior’s Path Project and Friends of Boone Trace gathered at Flat Lick Park, this past Thursday, to commemorate the 250 years of America’s history, the impact Native Americans had on our …
Law enforcement officers seized over 12 ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, a large sum of U.S. currency and drug paraphernalia from a Corbin home while executing a search warrant last Wednesday …
A Knox County man already jailed on state charges now faces federal prosecution after a grand jury returned an indictment against him for methamphetamine trafficking, according to court records …
After last week’s special-called Board of Education meeting at Barbourville Independent School where board members thoroughly discussed the need for raising starting wages for bus drivers, cooks, …
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (KT) – A Kentucky Baptist pastor had a memorable “last hurrah” in the U.S. Army. Brigade chaplain, Maj. Tyler Shields, the senior pastor at First Baptist Barbourville, …
The GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Jr. Woman’s Study Club got a history & environmental presentation from Keith Bowling II, dressed up in period costume as Dr. Thomas Walker at the Thomas Walker …
Kentucky State Police - ACTIVE INVESTIGATION At approximately 6:50 PM today, Kentucky State Police received a report of a deceased female located on the side of Tom Kit Baker Road in the Flat …
A young man of only 15 years old has been honored with acceptance to a prestigious program called The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science for the Class of 2027. Henry Lee, a Sophomore at …
Knox County Middle School seventh grader Charis Frederick proudly displays her out-of-the-park home run ball that she hit during a rivalry game against Clay County last Tuesday.
Two Knox Central High School students in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) have been recognized with medals and Patriot Certificates by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). …
Overdose deaths in Kentucky have decreased for three consecutive years with a 30.2 percent decrease in 2024 compared with the previous years, according to statistics in the Kentucky 2024 Drug …
The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, the nation’s only state-specific professional football hall of fame, has announced the 2025 Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team, presented by Community Trust …
Dates, times and places have been set for graduation ceremonies across the Tri-County area with most of them taking place this month at the Corbin Arena, including: • Knox Central High School …
Bibles and the fight against drug use were top of discussion at the May Knox County UNITE meeting. At the UNITE monthly luncheon, opening speaker Lisa George discussed the immense number of …
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Scenes from the 2025 May Day Festival coronation. The May Queen crown went to Haylee Washam, and Bella Corbin was crowned Lady May Day at Saturday's coronation. For more information, see …