In the past week, 29 more measles cases were confirmed in Kentucky. As of Sept. 28, the state’s measles dashboard reported 78 cases in the current outbreak, up from 49 a week ago. The …
The life of a “Miracle Pig” called Hayden started in Flat Lick on the Collins farm. “He was just a little fighter; the little guy was. He had nine other siblings that he had to fight with, …
Who doesn’t love reading an intense book with a happy ending, especially when the story begins incomprehensibly painful? Yet, how much more wonderful is it when a person can actually be gifted with …
It’s not a case where Doug Dozier always dreamed of being a firefighter. He said that as a kid, he really didn’t know what he wanted to be when he grew up. He first began working at E.K. …
In case you’ve ever wondered how Mrs. Gail Frederick began her journey in dance and what the road she has traveled on throughout the years looks like, this story is sure to warm your heart. …
Cannonball Swimming Academy first “dove into the water” at the Corbin Wellness Center on April 10, 2023, and has now celebrated its third birthday. The academy has served more than 687 students …
Thomas Trosper Sr. was working in construction when an 8-inch concrete block fell on his head. It cracked his skull, broke his ribs, and collapsed his lungs. After that, he had to have his skull …
How do you mourn a life well lived? You don’t. You rejoice with deep gratitude for the gift of being (even a tiny part) of the person’s immense life legacy. You may mourn the loss of the person …
Foodies rejoice with the opening of new restaurants in Barbourville as of late. Joining the list of tasty spots to fill up is Zabadu’s, which celebrated its grand opening on May 27. The …
In addition to coming together to meet one another, to learn about our family history and having TOO much fun, our family worked together in the preservation of our family’s history through Y-DNA, …
Tyler Shields, a Kentucky Baptist pastor whose influence and witness has extended far beyond the borders of his community, has retired as a National Guard chaplain, ending a 20-year career of …
In the hills of Knox County, where coal once underwrote paychecks and powered porch lights across eastern Kentucky, lawmakers are trying to put the region back in the conversation — not with a …
Community leaders and health care officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Barbourville’s new Advent Health Daniel Boone Clinic, marking what speakers called a renewed commitment to …
City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered this week to unveil a Safe Haven Baby Box at City Hall, marking the 63rd installation in Kentucky and offering parents in crisis a secure, …
Downtown Barbourville came together for a festive Valentine’s celebration featuring live jazz, local vendors, and creative booths at The Talking Donkey Coffee House. Join Barbourville Square today, …
Pinecone cheeseball recipe Ingredients: 8oz cream cheese, softened 1 small pkg of honey ham, diced 3-4 stalks of green onions, washed and chopped 1 c. Pecan Halves …
Festive Veggie Pizza Ingredients: 1 8oz block cream cheese softened 1 pkg dry Ranch seasoning Vegetable of choice, we used 1 cup shredded Broccoli slaw, sliced baby carrots 2-3 2-3 bunches of Broccoli and cauliflower, 1/2 c. Shredded Cheese (We used shredded Colby jack and cheddar)
Hard Candy Recipe Ingredients: 3 3/4 c. White sugar 1 1/2 c. Karo light corn syrup 1 c.water Assorted food coloring Flavor oils Directions: Stir in large …
Barbourville High School JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) was represented in Washington, DC recently. Pictured at top, joining JAG Specialist Cathy Sue Smith (center), are Colton Poindexter …
Downtown Barbourville was all aglow over the weekend as families descended on the city for its annual Christmas festivities. Those activities included breakfast with Santa, live music from talented …