The Mountain Advocate

06/19/2026

The Center for Rural Development has awarded a $6,400 mini-grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the Appalachian Restoration Project (Redemption Road Recovery) to evaluate the…

The Center for Rural Development has awarded a $6,400 mini-grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the Appalachian Restoration Project (Redemption Road Recovery) to evaluate the …

06/19/2026

An Aug. 11 federal trial date has been set for a suspended South Laurel High School teacher and a Bimble woman, who are charged with child po*******hy related charges. The trial is expected to last three days.

An Aug. 11 federal trial date has been set for a suspended South Laurel High School teacher and a Bimble woman, who are charged with child po*******hy related charges. The trial is expected to last …

06/18/2026

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central’s 2026 baseball season will be remembered as one of the best in recent program history.

The Panthers finished with a 28-7 record, captured their sixth consecutive…

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central’s 2026 baseball season will be remembered as one of the best in recent program history. The Panthers finished with a 28-7 record, captured their sixth consecutive …

06/18/2026

The Eli Hill Foundation Inc. made a generous $18,000 donation supporting the Corbin community Backpack program supporting our mission to feed hungry children in Knox County, Whitley County…

The Eli Hill Foundation Inc. made a generous $18,000 donation supporting the Corbin community Backpack program supporting our mission to feed hungry children in Knox County, Whitley County …

06/18/2026

On behalf of the Barbourville Police Department, Chief Adam Townsley reports that on June 18th, 2026, The Barbourville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation…

On behalf of the Barbourville Police Department, Chief Adam Townsley reports that on June 18th, 2026, The Barbourville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation …

06/18/2026

The Barbourville Independent School District has announced one of its board members has resigned.
Will Daniels, who has served as a board member since 2016, submitted his resignation. The Board…

The Barbourville Independent School District has announced one of its board members has resigned. Will Daniels, who has served as a board member since 2016, submitted his resignation. The Board …

06/18/2026

Barbourville city officials approved key measures on alcohol licensing, the city budget and elected officials’ pay during a special meeting June 10, despite the absence of the mayor.
The…

Barbourville city officials approved key measures on alcohol licensing, the city budget and elected officials’ pay during a special meeting June 10, despite the absence of the mayor. The …

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Forcht Bank’s Barbourville Banking Center celebrated dads ahead of Father’s Day with a cookout and a go in the money machine!