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Knox Board Approves Career Center Bid, Budget and Tax Rates

The Knox County Board of Education held its September monthly meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026. During the meeting, Superintendent Jeremy Ledford updated members on the partnership with …
Photo by Jennifer K. Perkins Officials and dignitaries gathered for a ribbon cutting celebrating the expansion at the Corbin Center on Monday.

Officials celebrate ribbon cutting of expansion for newly-renamed Corbin center

On the outside, it looks like a building expansion project, but in reality, it is more about expanding opportunities than anything else. Dozens of business, political and community leaders …

Grand Jury returns three indictments

The Knox County Grand Jury returned only three indictments for September: Holly Lynn Akers, 34: One count of Bail Jumping in the First Degree; one count of Persistent Felony Offender in the …

Pirate fun at the Veterans Center

Members of the Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, and the Keavy Kentucky Chapter Disabled American Veterans joined the band “Eugene Madden and the Patriots” (from …

City School Board approves tax rates, agreement with City for festival Bingo

Photo by Kaylie Farmer Barbourville Independent School Board held a special called meeting on September 24 to approve the property tax rates, which went down one cent from last year, and the lease …

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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 …

She was the Queen of Apples

The weather is finally feeling like Fall. There may still be green leaves and sunny skies, but the humidity seems to have left. Who knows, maybe we could wear a sweatshirt soon. Kentucky weather is …

The Professor Behind the Festival

As Barbourville prepares for its 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival, we will surely hear the name Dr. Karl Bleyl. We know he created the festival while teaching at Union College. But who was the man …

You Know I Am Where I Want To Be…

Evie Eslie Hammons, Jr. has been on my mind and in my dreams a great deal lately. Not sure why I can’t get my dad off my mind. Dad died in 1983 at the age of 66. He reached retirement age but chose …

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KCEOC seeks public input through Community Needs Assessment

KCEOC Community Action Partnership is seeking input from Knox County residents and service providers as the organization works to identify community needs and plan future programs and services. …

2026 DBF Royalty Leading Candidates Week 4

The GFWC KY Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club is excited to announce this week’s leading candidates for the 2026 Daniel Boone Festival Royalty Races.  This is the last week for leading …

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Mrs. Zella Colene Fisher
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 …
Kimberly Heitzman (Warren)
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 …
Henry Otis Vaughn
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 …
James Collins
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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Tigers drop an 8-0 decision to Corbin

CORBIN — Corbin turned in a dominant offensive performance, rolling past Barbourville 8-0 in boys soccer action. Bentley Hoskins led the Redhounds with a hat trick, scoring three of Corbin’s …

Middlesboro outlasts Barbourville in four-set battle

Middlesboro and Barbourville met for the third time this season Monday, and the latest matchup lived up to the previous two as the Yellow Jackets came away with a 3-1 victory. Middlesboro won …
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Knox Central wins second straight, defeats Hazard 42-14

HAZARD — Knox Central continued its recent surge Friday night, earning a 42-14 road victory over Hazard for its second straight win. The Panthers improved to 3-2 despite having six touchdowns …

Wildcats fall to 1-5 with loss to Middlesboro

Middlesboro continued its unbeaten start to the season Friday night, using an explosive first half to pull away from Lynn Camp for a 47-6 victory. The Yellow Jackets improved to 6-0, while Lynn …

Knox Co. Horse Show wraps for the season

The popular and growing Knox County Horse Show held its last show of the season on Saturday, Sept. 19. The 2027 season will kick off on the second Saturday in April. Be sure to follow Knox …

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