Knox Central looking for run support
The Knox Central Panthers have been patiently waiting for their hitting to come alive and it did just that over the weekend as they defeated Bryan Station 11-0.
“We finally got some run support against Bryan Station,” Knox Central coach Brandon Hillard said. “Our bats came alive and it was a great win. Our kids had fun.”
The Panthers are now 7-8 on the season with a staff ERA of 2.25. Hillard has been more than impressed with his team’s efforts on the mound. Continue reading
Eight charged in Monday morning drug raid
Eight suspects were arrested in an early morning drug raid Monday in Knox County.
According to Knox Sheriff John Pickard, the raids stemmed from ongoing investigations in illegal drug activity across Knox County.
Pickard said Monday’s arrests were the results of undercover buys during the investigation.
BREAKING NEWS: Corbin teen hit by van on Master Street
A Corbin teen was seriously injured Sunday night when he was hit by a vehicle while crossing Master Street.
The accident happened around 7:45 p.m. Sunday
Seventeen-year-old Brandon Isom suffered a broken left leg after he was hit by a van. Continue reading
Knox Historical Museum launches new website
Regardless of whether you are a genealogy buff, a fan of historic photos, or just want to research the history of Barbourville and Knox County, you now have a new resource at your fingertips.
Just this week, the Knox County Historical Museum launched its new website – a website that contains a wealth of information about Knox County’s rich history. It is the first time the museum has a website of its own.
“We just launched last night Wednesday, April 9,” said museum volunteer David Cole, who has worked to help get the new website started. Continue reading
Knox County Schools partner with EKU to offer ‘early college’ to students
Opportunities for Knox County students to become college ready and earn credit while still in high school continue to increase thanks to a new partnership with Eastern Kentucky University.
The Knox County Board of Education has entered into a partnership agreement with EKU to begin an early college program for rising freshmen through seniors at Knox Central and Lynn Camp high schools during the 2014-2015 school year. Continue reading
