With music, memories, and heartfelt tributes, the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Banquet honored the people and institutions who shape the community’s character, celebrating the legacy of Dion …
A new nonprofit led by veteran and realtor Chris Hubbard aims to breathe life into aging Appalachian buildings and expand economic opportunities across the region. “Rebuilding Appalachia” …
The Mountain Advocate's Bryleigh Middleton interviews Chris Hubbard of Rebuilding Appalachia, a new nonprofit that seeks to preserve history while also paving a way for new businesses to flourish.
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Barbourville. Honorees for this year's …
The following story appeared in the January 19, 2023 issue of The Mountain Advocate. Longtime Advocate photographer and writer Bert Scent passed away at his home on Friday, November 14, 2025. Funeral …
Public Affairs Officer for Kentucky State Police Post 10, Harlan, Trooper Shane Jacobs, and Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith joined family and friends to orchestrate "Cram The Cruiser" and give back to …
Co-Women of the Year: Milton Dunaway & Mary Alice Lay Milton Dunaway, was born in London, Kentucky but has lived her entire life on Cumberland Avenue here in Barbourville. She is a graduate …
At a regular meeting of the Barbourville City Council last Thursday, significant progress was made to advance the demolition of a crumbling historic downtown building. Ironically, the bid award came …
Barbourville City leaders, state officials, and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the City’s new municipal building — a modern symbol of growth, unity, …
The Knox County UNITE Coalition convened its regular meeting, focusing on community engagement and rehabilitation initiatives for individuals who find themselves incarcerated. Led by Chair Claudia …
A community fixture is now officially under new ownership. On Monday, November 3, Barbourville Independent School officially closed on the purchase of the former “Stivers Center” aquatic …
The first day to officially file to run in the May 2026 Primary Election is today, Wednesday, November 5. Incumbents and candidates alike seeking office next year showed up bright and early at the …
Special leaders and members of the community, along with those who have spent years making this project possible, attended a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Barbourville's brand new …
Sheriff Mike Smith would like to remind everyone to have a happy and safe Halloween this year. Sheriff Smith would also like to provide the following tips as a reminder of how to keep Trick or …
The GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club was well represented at the SER Conference in Roanoke, VA from October 23 - 25, 2025. The 5 members who attended were: Ann Banfield, …
Research statistics and compassion set the tone at the Regional Suicide Prevention Summit hosted by Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, where educators, counselors, and mental health …
A Knox County Grand Jury has declined to indict a Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy who was involved in a fatal collision in July. The decision came with the return of the Grand Jury’s list of …
Knox County Fiscal Court members gathered this week for the regular Fiscal Court meeting, where they announced a new $250,000 wildfire defense grant, approved local trick-or-treating hours, approved …
