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Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses Stephanie Dawn Tacey to Raymond Daniel Wheat Emileigh Kristara Sasser to Coleman Lee Canada Andrenna Danielle Jackson to Justin Terrell Boone Morgan Whitney Elliott to Michael …

Knox County Arrests Report for Week of November 2 - November 8, 2026

Monday, November 2 No Arrests Listed Tuesday, November 3 No Arrests Listed Wednesday, November 4 Jacob Caldwell, 29: Public Intoxication-Controlled Substances Jeff …

Hand to Eye Audit confirms election accuracy

Knox County Clerk Mike Corey was tasked with a Hand-to-Eye Audit of the 2026 General Election on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Ky. Secretary of State chose at random one voting machine and one race to count. …

KCEOC’s LIHEAP Fall Subsidy now taking applications for energy bill assistance

KCEOC CAP Inc. is now accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy Component. Applications will be accepted from November 9 through December 18, …

Barbourville Woman's Club Supports DanceBlue

The Barbourville Woman's Club was pleased to participate in the DanceBlue event held Saturday, November 7, at Knox Central High School. During the event, the club presented a check for $1,892.05 …

Walmart makes donation to Knox Co. UNITE Walmart makes donation to Knox Co. UNITE

Knox County UNITE Chair Claudia Greenwood was excited to receive a donation from the Barbourville Walmart manager and employees during the store’s grand reopening on Friday, November 6. The …

Results in for 2025 Knox Clerk Financial Statement audit

Knox County Clerk Mike Corey’s 2025 financial statements audit has been completed and released by State Auditor Allison Ball. The audit showed no noncompliance or operational weaknesses in …

Centennial Hall on the campus of Union Commonwealth University.
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Union Commonwealth University to Cut Tuition and Fees by Nearly 41%

Union Commonwealth University (UCU) will reduce its undergraduate tuition and comprehensive fee from $32,000 to $19,000 beginning in the 27-28 academic year, following approval by the university’s …

Santa Claus makes an appearance at last year’s parade.
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‘I Believe in Santa Claus’ parade returns Dec. 5 with patriotic theme

The sights and sounds of Christmas will return to downtown Barbourville on Saturday, Dec. 5, as the annual “I Believe in Santa Claus Christmas Parade” ushers in the holiday season with a …

Councilmen Jacob Rose, left, and Mike Johnson at the November meeting.

City Council approves street closure, Housing Authority appointments

At the November Barbourville City Council meeting, the council approved closing a portion of Lay Street between Campbell Street and Jackson Street, with all property owners in that portion having …

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Mountain Advocate, November 11, 2026

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Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect November treat

I made a draft of my Thanksgiving menu today. I always do basic core things such as turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese but always try to rotate a few in/out each year. This year …

More Than a Feed Store: Taylor and Melton’s Impact on Barbourville

If you were shopping around Barbourville’s court square during the middle of the twentieth century, chances are you were familiar with Knox County Supply. Just the name spoken today evokes the …

Humble Hearted Hometown Hero

Honoring a veteran for his sacrifices and service. This veteran is not from Knox County but he is a small town Kentucky boy……homegrown. He looks like many men from across Knox County or Kentucky …

Lazy husbands can see more clearly after the swelling goes down

I’ve never forgotten the tale my pastor friend David “Milkweed” Wotier told years ago about the three friends who married women from different parts of the world. The first married an …

More Parking for Local Funeral Home

Above, men work at the site of an expanded parking lot for Knox Funeral Home. The property is across Knox Street from the funeral home, providing for much-needed expanded parking. The building that …

Chamber Names 2026 Honorees

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet on Tuesday, November 14 at First Baptist Church in Barbourville. Chamber Executive Director Claudia Greenwood announced …

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Obituary - Jamison Wayne Vaughn & August Cole Vaughn

Jamison Wayne Vaughn & August Cole Vaughn, twin brothers were born sleeping on Thursday - October 29, 2026 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Survivors include parents; Cynthia …

Obituary - Paul Cupp

Paul Cupp , 94½, of Barbourville, Kentucky, departed this life on October 26, 2026, in Barbourville. Born February 21, 1932, in Harlan, Kentucky, Paul was the baby of 20 siblings. He lived a long …

Obituary - Brenda Laws

Brenda Laws , age 65 of Barbourville, KY, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 26, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Brenda leaves behind those who brought her the …

Obituary - Brenda Lou King

Mrs. Brenda Lou King, age 66 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. She was born on March 14, 1960 in Knox County, the daughter of …

Obituary - Eugene Jackson

Mr. Eugene Jackson , age 68 of Manchester, KY was born on January 31, 1957 to the late Tea and Ruth Jackson and departed this life on October 31, 2026 at his home. In addition to his parents: …

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Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Knox County Arrests Report for Week of November 2 - November 8, 2026

Hand to Eye Audit confirms election accuracy

KCEOC’s LIHEAP Fall Subsidy now taking applications for energy bill assistance

Barbourville Woman's Club Supports DanceBlue

Walmart makes donation to Knox Co. UNITE Walmart makes donation to Knox Co. UNITE

Results in for 2025 Knox Clerk Financial Statement audit

Union Commonwealth University to Cut Tuition and Fees by Nearly 41%

‘I Believe in Santa Claus’ parade returns Dec. 5 with patriotic theme

City Council approves street closure, Housing Authority appointments

Mountain Advocate, November 11, 2026

Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect November treat

More Than a Feed Store: Taylor and Melton’s Impact on Barbourville

Humble Hearted Hometown Hero

Lazy husbands can see more clearly after the swelling goes down

More Parking for Local Funeral Home

Chamber Names 2026 Honorees

REVIEW: Lynn Camp’s struggles continue as Wildcats finish 2026 football season 1-10

PREVIEW: Knox Central looks to end Lawrence County’s series dominance in Class 3A playoff showdown

Second-half surge sends Knox Central past Letcher Central in playoff opener

Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

Burnette's top-55 finish highlights Lynn Camp's performance at Class A State Cross Country Championships

Property Transfers, Civil Lawsuits & Marriage Licenses

Knox County Arrests Report for Week of October 26 - November 1, 2026

Women's Prayer Breakfast Inspires Faith, Fellowship, and Hope

DAR Regent Attends Sixth District Meeting

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