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Walk/Run raises nearly $5K for Knox Cancer Patient Fund

The third annual Breast Cancer Walk/Run benefiting the Knox County Cancer Patient Fund was held at the Knox County Sports Park Walking Trail to raise money for local cancer patients and their …

Not Your Typical Duel...

All in good festival fun, the competition was declared a “tie,” and no one came away a loser, or winner. Photos by Kaylie Farmer

KCHS Graduates 50th Class Reunion - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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City Police swears in new officer, promotes two

Mayor David Thompson swore in a new Barbourville Police Officer and two officers were promoted. Joining the BPD is Officer Chris Smith. Both Officers Colby Patterson and Chase Henson were promoted to …
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Carving an X in the bottom of boat not best way to mark fishing hotspot

You may have heard about the redneck who rented a rowboat to take his city friend fishing. They were having a great day, catching more fish than either of them had ever seen in their lives. …

Daniel Boone Memories

The 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival has rolled into town. There is something about this time of year that makes being a part of our small town feel so special. The festival always brings family and …

Carl Standingdeer: A Friendship Woven in Cane

The Museum Corner continues our look back at Daniel Boone Festival personalities of years past by honoring Carl Standingdeer, the festival’s first chief and one of the Cherokee visitors who helped …

The Daniel Boone Festival…a Homecoming for Some

The Daniel Boone Festival is such an important piece of Barbourville history. I was 10 years old in 1948 when the first festival was celebrated. Thank goodness for all the things that brought …
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Mother charged with son’s death

The lifeless body of a ten-year-old Breathitt County boy was located on August 12, more than twenty miles from his home, and his mother has been charged with his death. Felicia Ann (Spicer) …
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Hilda “Gerry” Fields
Hilda “Gerry” Fields
Hilda “Gerry” Fields , 91 of Jackson, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 in Jackson, Kentucky. Born on November 15, 1934 in Jackson, Kentucky, Gerry was a homemaker and was of the …
Charles Anthony Johnson
Charles Anthony Johnson
Charles Anthony Johnson , 60, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Clark Regional Hospital. He was born April 16, 1966 in Jackson, KY to the late Albert Johnson and Evon …
Dixie Lee Noble
Dixie Lee Noble
Dixie Lee Noble , 90 of Jackson departed this earthly life peacefully Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Born on April 12, 1936 in Jackson, Kentucky, she …
Westin James Watts
Westin James Watts
Westin James Watts, born Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Hazard ARH in Hazard, KY entered eternal life on October 9, 2026.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents:  James and …
Martha “Sue” Turner
Martha “Sue” Turner
Martha “Sue” Turner, age 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026 at her residence. Sue was born in Hazard, Kentucky on July 2, 1937 to the late Burnice Miller and …
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Knox Middle Homecoming Highlights

Photos by Chassidy Saylor

Knox Central rolls past McCreary Central for third straight win

STEARNS — Knox Central continued its midseason surge Friday night, scoring early and often on its way to a 49-3 district victory over McCreary Central. The Panthers won their third consecutive game …

Tigers drop an 8-0 decision to Corbin

CORBIN — Corbin turned in a dominant offensive performance, rolling past Barbourville 8-0 in boys soccer action. Bentley Hoskins led the Redhounds with a hat trick, scoring three of Corbin’s …
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