Bubba was walking along an abandoned street while visiting the big city when a robber, gun in hand, stepped out from behind a van and demanded all his money. “I’ll give you the money,” Bubba …

A customer happened by our office on Monday for a service we no longer offer (faxes and quick-copy services for the public). Once we informed that customer we no longer offered the services, on their …

The last couple of months have only had a few nice days and hardly any nice ones in a row. This week has been different. March has started off warm and sunny even though a long period of rain is in …

There is no changing my mind when it comes to good, old timey baked goods! I will say that I wish more of the recipes did not require 2-3 hours in the kitchen or an arsenal of ingredients. I know in …

It’s always interesting to learn about past lives and activities of Barbourvillians. That’s part of the reason why the Museum Corner researches and writes about families, individuals, and groups …

I remember when I was very young visiting a tiny grave with my grandmother Mable Hammons. The grave is located on the corner of my grandparents burial plot located in the Barbourville Cemetery on old …

The story is told about an old man who was having no luck at his favorite fishing hole. Try as he might, he could catch nothing. Meanwhile, a boy just down the way was pulling them out one after the …

Lately, the days have seemed a bit brighter and longer than expected, the frogs are singing in the choir of the evenings, and the Daffodils have started blooming showing off their beautiful yellow …

When you remember your schooling, whether it was elementary, middle or high school, you will most likely point to an individual that you remember fondly or perhaps not so fondly. Chemistry becomes …

Today when I woke up with my mind swirling, I suddenly realized I was letting too many current events get the best of me. These are troubling times for sure. So much division and criticism in the …

I’ve noticed lately how the fishermen are getting amped up for the spring tournaments. A recent trip to my local bait shop confirmed my suspicions. There were brochures everywhere promoting those …

As one gets older our physiology changes. While anatomy is what something is made of, physiology is what it does and how it does it. It is how it runs. For instance, my truck may have the same parts …

Ever hear the old expression, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach? I think that is certainly true, and my husband will agree. There are lots of love put into daily preparing food. Just …

Black History Month in Appalachia is the opportunity to recognize, celebrate and honor those African Americans who didn’t allow stereotypes or regional prejudice to hinder their dreams and …

Russ and I have been Advocate subscribers for about 50 years. It helped us stay connected to our hometown and our roots. Reading The Advocate before writing was how this all started for me. I have …

There’s no doubt what we do makes an impression on our young people and those who look up to us. Just as I remember buying my first new gun, I also remember my first new knife. Not only was I …

Information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, under the direction of Commissioner Jim Gray, shows a recently conducted scheduled structural inspection of the KY-11 Cumberland River Bridge on …

The Superbowl is the grand finale to NFL season, soon enough the 50 yard line will give way to the crack of a bat and 9 innings, many a sports fan will follow the next big season of their fan fueled …

As a young girl life was carefree. I ran barefoot up and down The Lane catching sunbeams in a jar, climbing grandma’s apple trees, and falling asleep on lazy days under the willow tree. I was …

In a small town such as Barbourville, police officers are responsible for far more than enforcing the law; they serve as the community’s primary first responders and problem solvers. Their duties …