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 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 …
Barbourville Independent School’s Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Kentucky held their induction ceremony at Union’s Conway Boatman Chapel on Thursday, September 10. Past BHS JAG President …
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. — Building on the success of the Tuition-Free Pathway launched in Knox County last year, Union Commonwealth University is extending the initiative to the Class of 2027. Union …
Knox County Public Schools is pleased to announce that Sarah Provost has been named the new principal of Lynn Camp Elementary School. Provost brings more than 20 years of education experience to …
Barbourville Independent Schools’ newly-renovated building, formerly the Stivers Center, was a major topic of conversation at the special-called Barbourville School Board meeting on September 3. …
(Frankfort, Ky) Andrew Roark, principal of Barbourville City School in Barbourville Independent Schools, has been selected to serve on the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Board of …
Knox County Public schools were selected for an Artificial Intelligence in education grant. Knox is one of ten systems across the country to receive the EDSAFE AI Spark Fund Grant. The grants’ …
Four Knox County students who spent part of their summer learning, building connections and stepping outside their comfort zones through the Governor’s Scholars Program shared their experiences …
Aimee Gross, former Knox Central High School (KCHS) teacher, is returning to the school this time as an assistant principal. She will be replacing the role held by Steve Partin (also a former KCHS …
The August Barbourville School Board meeting began with recognition of William Daniels for his 10 years of service on the board after he retired, opening the spot for newly appointed board member …
Barbourville Independent School hosted a soft opening of the newly named Tiger Center, giving the public an opportunity to see the renovations and learn how the facility will be used by the school. …
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Union Commonwealth University is preparing to welcome what is anticipated to be the largest freshman class in the institution's history as students return to campus for …
The new school year is just a little over one month away, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back. As we prepare for the new year together, here are a few important updates: First day of …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 27, 2026) - Stephen Earl Smith of Barbourville, Kentucky, earned a place on Furman University's dean's list for the 2026 spring semester. Furman's dean's list is composed of …
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Union Commonwealth University mourns the passing of former president, Rev. Dr. Jack Carter Phillips, who died on June 30, 2026, at the age of 91 in Brentwood, Tennessee. A …
The Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Education Foundation today announced it has awarded the highest amount in post-secondary education scholarships in the program’s history. In partnership with county …
From leadership, to the classroom, and even the sidelines, a well-established Knox County educator has been selected as the new principal of Knox County’s Alternative Programs. James Scott …
