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Walk/Run raises nearly $5K for Knox Cancer Patient Fund

The third annual Breast Cancer Walk/Run benefiting the Knox County Cancer Patient Fund was held at the Knox County Sports Park Walking Trail to raise money for local cancer patients and their …

Not Your Typical Duel...

All in good festival fun, the competition was declared a “tie,” and no one came away a loser, or winner. Photos by Kaylie Farmer

KCHS Graduates 50th Class Reunion - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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City Police swears in new officer, promotes two

Mayor David Thompson swore in a new Barbourville Police Officer and two officers were promoted. Joining the BPD is Officer Chris Smith. Both Officers Colby Patterson and Chase Henson were promoted to …
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Carving an X in the bottom of boat not best way to mark fishing hotspot

You may have heard about the redneck who rented a rowboat to take his city friend fishing. They were having a great day, catching more fish than either of them had ever seen in their lives. …

Daniel Boone Memories

The 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival has rolled into town. There is something about this time of year that makes being a part of our small town feel so special. The festival always brings family and …

Carl Standingdeer: A Friendship Woven in Cane

The Museum Corner continues our look back at Daniel Boone Festival personalities of years past by honoring Carl Standingdeer, the festival’s first chief and one of the Cherokee visitors who helped …

The Daniel Boone Festival…a Homecoming for Some

The Daniel Boone Festival is such an important piece of Barbourville history. I was 10 years old in 1948 when the first festival was celebrated. Thank goodness for all the things that brought …
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Career Day Connects Knox Seniors

Seniors from three Knox County high schools got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a Career Exploration Day held at the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Knox Campus. …

Judicial commission seeks applicants for upcoming 27th Circuit Court vacancy

A vacancy is expected to open later this year in the 27th Judicial Circuit, which serves Knox and Laurel counties, as Circuit Judge Gregory A. Lay prepares to move to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. …
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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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Knox Middle Homecoming Highlights

Photos by Chassidy Saylor

Knox Central rolls past McCreary Central for third straight win

STEARNS — Knox Central continued its midseason surge Friday night, scoring early and often on its way to a 49-3 district victory over McCreary Central. The Panthers won their third consecutive game …

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 …
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