The Mountain Advocate

08/08/2025

The streets of Barbourville roar to life each first Saturday of the month from April through October. Knox Street Thunder sees hundreds of...

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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 the direction of Dr. Joshua Wilkey, the university’s newly appointed Provost.

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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...

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08/06/2025

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER in our Find the Newshound Contest is week 3 winner James Wheat!

Congratulations, James!

Stop by our office at 214 Knox Street, Barbourville, Kentucky by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2025 to claim your prize in person. The winner must present a photo ID to claim the prize.

The winners of all three weeks were entered for a chance to win the grand prize. Since there was only three weeks to play, we gave each weekly winner 4 four chances on the wheel!

Thank you to everyone for playing our back-to-school Newshound contest! Look for more exciting, fun games and prizes in the near future!

08/06/2025

WE HAVE A WINNER!

The third weekly winner in the Find the News Hound Contest is:
JAMES WHEAT

Fourteen people found the actual news hound, which was hidden in the "Sponsor our church directory" ad on page A10 in the July 30 issue!

Congratulations to you, James! Give us a call at 606-546-9225 ext. 106 to claim your weekly prize.

You will be entered to win the grand prize of $100!

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 6! The weekly winners must claim their prize by Friday, August 8 of this week in order to receive them. You may call in to claim your prize (606) 546-9225 ext. 106.

The grand prize of $100 cash must be picked up in person by Friday, August 8 by 4:30 p.m.

08/06/2025

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The Mountain Advocate is on sale now at newsstands across Knox County — and it’s STILL only $1 at every single location!

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