During the 2024 legislative session, the Kentucky General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would divert public dollars from public schools for the …
Save-A-Lot recently held a regional, multi-state “Hometown Hero” contest through their Beyond and Above program, nominating a winner to be recognized for their contribution to their respective …
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Thursday, November 14 at the First Baptist Church of Barbourville, where community leaders, business owners and others came together for …
Extraterrestrials—and the question of whether or not they have made contact with us on planet Earth—have once again been in the news lately, and so I thought it would be appropriate to share my …
The pets of Barbourville and Knox County are ready for a brand new makeover thanks to the town’s newest business, The Dashing Diva. Melissa Merida and Jaylin Asher own and operate …
In your family traditions, you will come to know that everyone has their specialty. It’s those certain dishes, that only they can make. My mom’s dressing is one of those things. It’s just …
Have you heard the story about the DEA Agent in Texas? He stopped by a farm and was intent on searching it. “I need to inspect your farm for the growing of illegal drugs.” The farmer replied, …
Cloyce Hinkle grew up in the rural community of Coal Port Hollow, south of Artemus on 225. His grandfather, Paskle Hamblin had been a coal miner, but for as long as Hinkle could remember, he had been …
His parents would vow that his acting career started as a six-month-old baby when he played Baby Jesus in the church Christmas play, in which he cried the entire time. However, Joshua Collins is …
Bige Warren is known throughout Knox County and surrounding counties as a trustworthy, compassionate, and relentless mediator for teachers. However, most do not know the journey that led him to his …
Photos by Larry Spicer
Photos by Larry Spicer
Photos by Larry Spicer
Photos by Larry Spicer
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman was in Knox County on Thursday, October 10 serving as guest keynote speaker for Pathways to Promise. The program took place at Southeast Kentucky Community and …
Some of the early activities going on around the 2024 Daniel Boone Festival. Photos by Larry Spicer
Photos by Kristy Cole, for The Mountain Advocate
Central Elementary reached a major milestone scoring the highest in the state!!! Full story coming in the upcoming issue of the Mountain Advocate. Photos by Larry Spicer
Union Commonwealth University president Dr. DJ Washington hosted the local community in a special town hall meeting for an open Q&A on October 3 at "The Kennel" on Union's campus. Many topics were …