With the Parker Mercantile building on its last legs, and as we lament the fact that Barbourville will soon be saying goodbye to one of the original structures of Barbourville’s early days, the …
I recently read in the Advocate there is a class for individuals to begin writing their family story, their memories, learning their genealogy. This is wonderful! My column is just that …… …
I have talked my mom into some doosies over the years. Mom had her tubes tied, and shockingly I came along despite my parents best efforts of being done with raising children as my two sisters were …
A photograph that appears to be an advertisement, possibly from a district tournament basketball program, shows six of Knox County’s elected officials. Writing on the photo says 1965, which was an …
I am encouraged by continued interest in my effort to share memories. It is my sincere hope that when you get the Barbourville Mountain Advocate, you will continue to turn to Memories and find …
In 2026, Kentuckians and more specifically Knox Countians, will celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site, located off Highway 459, some five miles southwest of …
Once again I learn of the death of a Knox Countian who was a friend I met through the Advocate many years ago. Ellie Helton passed away just before Christmas. This makes me sad. Recently I have been …
I hate winter. It’s cold, lonesome, and depressing. January is so sad when you see the vast difference of the joyful decor of the holidays no longer brightening up the home. Everything feels so …
Christmas is over! It’s time to take down the decorations. Time to put the lights back into the worn box, with the promise to find a newer, better box next year. This box has shared many …
The Museum Corner was saddened this week to learn of the passing of Knox Central Panther great, Coach Don Bingham on Christmas Eve. Coach Bingham was a Panther basketball standout as a student and …
Here comes January, and all the gloomy weather. I remember some pretty good snow storms growing up. I mean deep, heavy snows, that meant no one stirred except the occasional red bird looking for a …
There is no memory sweeter, or as magical, than remembering our excitement seeing the snow fall as children. To my memory snow seemed much deeper and much heavier than compared to snow falls today. I …
Few individuals have an impact on their place of work like Frances Patridge did on Union College. All you had to say was Miss Pat, and immediately everyone, not just at Union, but in all of …
I seen a video recently of Dolly Parton talking about those old brown bag treats we all got growing up at Church for Christmas service. Many of us have taken them for granted. I know, I too have been …
Winter brings a tranquility that no other season knows. Today the weather tells me winter is here!!!!! We woke up to 4.80 inches of snow over night! When we heard the forecast yesterday I simply …
Few individuals have an impact on their place of work like Frances Patridge did on Union College. All you had to say was Miss Pat, and immediately everyone, not just at Union, but in all of …
When I was growing up, the excitement of Christmas began the day after Thanksgiving. I had to write Santa a letter, I had to make sure my mom knew what I needed as well, she could pick up the slack …
Trump is the president of the USA. Mamdani is the Mayor of NYC. Trump has more authority. The dems are in favor of socialism and communism but yet they call Trump Hitler. How stupid can you …
This holiday season as we gather around dinner tables, Christmas trees, packages and more it is the opportune time to share family memories and tales from our past holidays. Those of us who have …
UNION COLLEGE TO HONOR COACH PETE MOORE ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY. The Museum Corner looked back at the 1964 – 1965 basketball season as was told in the 1965 Yearbook, the Stespean. Our sincerest …