Two Barbourville residents were arrested and charged with wanton endangerment and abuse or neglect of an adult after authorities say they failed to seek timely medical attention for an elderly woman …
A call to Barbourville Police on Tuesday, August 5 led to several charges for a Bimble man after he allegedly assaulted a family member, before allegedly taking another family member’s keys, …
The Knox County Little League 11U All-Stars softball team was recognized and awarded citations by Tom O’Dell Smith, Kentucky state representative, at the latest city council meeting. The …
After years of waiting, delays, confusion and funding controversy, the Knox County Public Library broke ground Friday on a new nearly 19,000 square-foot facility. At the site of the future …
Mandates from President Donald Trump’s administration to retain aging coal plants could cause a massive spike in energy costs, according to an independent analysis commissioned by several environmental groups. Orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to save coal plants from retirement could cost ratepayers more than $3 billion per year, according to a report […]
The Knox County Utility Commission has issued a boil water advisory for water customers on Evergreen Road from Concord Church to Sandy Branch. This includes all side roads in between. This notice is …
While the nation was distracted by headlines about celebrity trials and summer storms, a seismic shift occurred in American education policy: The U.S. Department of Education was effectively gutted by President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Billed as a move to return power to the states, this legislation dismantles the infrastructure of […]
Week after week, a teenage Brandon Long sat through counseling sessions that he said framed his identity as a failure. Now an ordained minister in northern Kentucky, Long told Kentucky state lawmakers about the years he spent undergoing therapy designed to rid him of his “same-sex attraction.” “Just imagine yourself being told, session after session, […]
The Mountain Advocate’s Bryleigh Middleton took to the streets of Barbourville to ask folks to share their favorite hidden gems or places they like to visit to unwind, and why. Here’s …
CORBIN, KY (August 15, 2025) Baptist Health Corbin is proud to celebrate one of our own — Lindsay Jones, a dedicated teen volunteer, who has been awarded the Teen Volunteer Scholarship by the …
What began as a run-of-the-mill traffic safety checkpoint for Barbourville Police quickly escalated into a harrowing high-speed chase, ending with a Barbourville man racking up several charges, …
A Barbourville man was arrested after he allegedly purchased goods from his employer by using the wrong bar codes. The man, who worked the night shift at Walmart in Barbourville, allegedly …
Union Commonwealth University is making bold strides to strengthen and grow its academic foundation. As part of a reimagined academic structure, the University has introduced a new academic …
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. — An arrest citation is shedding new light on the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, whose body was found in a shallow grave earlier this week after an extensive search. …
Corbin, KY — Lindy Casebier, Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, will play a prominent role at this year’s SOAR Summit presented …
During its regular July meeting, the Knox County Fiscal Court heard from a federal official about disaster relief options for residents and businesses affected by spring tornadoes and storms. Jim …
The streets of Barbourville roar to life each first Saturday of the month from April through October. Knox Street Thunder sees hundreds of participants each season, drawing crowds of all backgrounds …
Union Commonwealth University has announced a major restructuring of its academic leadership and college organization, ushering in a new era of innovation, agility, and student-focused growth under …
With the aroma of fresh pizza in the air and a spirit of community engagement in the room, local leaders took the spotlight at the Knox County Chamber of Commerce meeting this week to spotlight …
Monday, July 21, 2025 Dennis Daniel Brinyark, 33: Nonpayment of court costs, fines or fees. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Letha Jones, 47: Failure to appear. Brandon Samuel Lee, 33: …