Barbourville was filled with hundreds of children and their families on Saturday, April 19 as the City hosted its annual Easter events, including a pancake breakfast with the Easter bunny, a petting …
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Knox County is among six counties that were denied federal individual assistance following severe flooding in February, according to a statement from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on …
A Knox County grand jury has indicted a Corbin man on eight felony counts of first-degree sexual abuse involving four juvenile victims, with offenses allegedly spanning more than four years. The …
In a report on the Unemployment Statistics between February of 2024 to February of 2025, data indicates that the county of Knox has dropped by nearly 0.5%, which may not seem like much on the …
Edible flowers were on the menu for the Barbourville Garden Club, which met on Thursday, April 10 at the home of Anne and Paul Pedersen on North Main Street. Host Anne Pedersen, a fixture of the …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's first female chief justice said Tuesday that she's "never given much thought to gender," an outlook she attributed in part to her upbringing when she worked at her …
Now in its third year, 4-H Speed Interviews were held at Barbourville City School’s Old Gym in partnership with the school’s JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program. Photos by Kasey …
In an exclusive sit-down interview, Senate President Robert Stivers discussed with Nolan Group Media CEO Jay Nolan about his recent visit to the nation’s capitol, including executive orders from …
The regular meeting of the Barbourville City Council on Thursday, April 10 saw the city’s governing body approve a resolution, surplus old police vehicles and more. The council members present …
Who: Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, Knox campus What: Safety training activities When: Wednesday, April 16, 2024, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: SKCTC Knox campus, 117 …
Union Commonwealth University hosted the first of a series of Food Truck vendors, April 2, 2025, for the monthlong event known as Union Street Eats. On their Union Commonwealth University …
The administration of President Donald J. Trump has once again caused a stir among the United States citizens and governments alike. In what is said to be an attempt at “restructuring” the …
(PHOTO GALLERY) BARBOURVILLE, KY — At its annual banquet on Thursday, Leadership Tri-County honored three individuals whose contributions to the community has seemingly etched their marks on Knox …
A local Knox County business, Downtown Food and Smoke Shop, experienced a break-in overnight on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Although the shop has been closed since January of this year, quite a few …
The Mountain Advocate, as part of Nolan Group Media, a family business that owns a total of nine newspapers and news websites in Eastern Kentucky, was recently selected for a national program …
The roar of some beautiful engines could be heard in downtown Barbourville on Saturday evening with the return of the Knox Street Thunder Cruise-in car show. The car show is a monthly event, …
Knox County Cancer Patient Fund (KCCPF) hosted its annual Chicken and Dumpling fundraiser at the Scalf Chapel Church Fellowship Hall, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Immediately upon …
A Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Missouri man on Friday for allegedly taking possession of a stolen pickup truck, as well as additional traffic violations. The man, Robert Marcel Walton, 28, …
Food Truck Friday kicked off a new season in downtown Barbourville this week, joined by a new venture, "Marketplace at Court Square," another opportunity for local artisans and farmers to share their …
For many Knox Countians, “The Square” is a staple of Barbourville activities and events throughout the year. From the annual Daniel Boone Festival, to car shows, to regular holiday events, it's …