Photos by Nikki Stanley / The Mountain Advocate
Scenes from the 2025 May Day Festival coronation. The May Queen crown went to Haylee Washam, and Bella Corbin was crowned Lady May Day at Saturday's coronation. For more information, see …
Seniors at Barbourville High School signed with various colleges and universities during “College Signing Day” last week. The event was held in the Treadway Activity Center.Photos by Nikki …
A suspect has been identified in the Thursday, May 8 shooting in the Stinking Creek community. Knox County Sheriff's Deputies are actively searching for Daniel Edwards, 42, of Knox County. Edwards is …
Barbourville ARH Hospital honored its nursing staff on Friday, May 9 for both National Nurses Week, and to name the nominees and winner of the 2025 DAISY Award. Nominees included Renee Carton, …
A special-called meeting of the Barbourville Independent School Board of Education on Monday resulted in an in-depth look at current salaries and a united aspiration to improve starting wages for all …
A manhunt is underway after another individual was shot in the Stinking Creek community. School buses in the area are being escorted out of an abundance of caution. The Knox County Sheriff’s …
Copper wire belonging to a major telecom business was cut, landing three people behind bars and facing multiple charges. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was …
The GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Jr. Woman’s Study Club got a history & environmental presentation from Keith Bowling II, dressed up in period costume as Dr. Thomas Walker at the Thomas Walker …
A Knox County pair was arrested and faces multiple charges after allegedly buying fast food with stolen credit card information. The fraudulent charges to a card belonging to a Barbourville …
Attendees for the April 29 luncheon meeting for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce were greeted a smorgasbord of catered culinary options. The meeting took place at a different venue than most …
One would be hard pressed to find a single person in Knox County who didn’t have some family history in the coal mines surrounding Harlan, Kentucky. However, you may not know that one …
The Knox County Grand Jury returned the following indictments on Friday, April 25, 2025: James Alan Mann, 45, Gray, Ky. — One count, Assault in the Second Degree; Persistent Felony Offender in …
A Kentucky landmark was celebrated on Saturday as Kentucky’s first cabin, built by the party of Dr. Thomas Walker in 1750, marked its 275th birthday this year. The celebration was held on Saturday, …
Several bid items for the restoration of the Kay Jay community, as well as a resolution to apply for an $800,000 state grant to support development a new industrial park were highlights of the April …
A funeral procession for Brandon Lee Saunders took place on Monday following services at Knox Funeral Home earlier in the afternoon. Saunders, who passed away at his home on Wednesday, April …
The observance of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1 coincided with the monthly "Prayer on the Square" event, held typically on the first day of each month. The event was held in …
AdventHealth Manchester is excited to announce that Daniel Boone Family Healthcare is now AdventHealth Daniel Boone Clinic. Located at 1881 South US Hwy 25E, Barbourville, KY 40906, this clinic will …
The Knox County Autism Foundation held a 5K run called the “Au-Mazing 5K” on Sunday, the 27th, which led runners through the streets of downtown Barbourville, starting and finishing on Court …
A 53-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot by a Knox County sheriff’s deputy Tuesday night during a standoff at her home, according to Kentucky State Police. The incident …