The Mountain Advocate

09/19/2026

Long before Uber and Lyft, if you needed a ride in Barbourville, you called a taxi.

And chances were, you knew the fellow who came to pick you up. There was a time when taxis were an important…

Long before Uber and Lyft, if you needed a ride in Barbourville, you called a taxi. And chances were, you knew the fellow who came to pick you up. There was a time when taxis were an important …

09/19/2026

PINEVILLE — Barbourville grabbed the early advantage and held off a Pineville comeback attempt to earn a 3-1 victory in volleyball action.

The Lady Tigers took the opening two sets, 25-18 and…

PINEVILLE — Barbourville grabbed the early advantage and held off a Pineville comeback attempt to earn a 3-1 victory in volleyball action. The Lady Tigers took the opening two sets, 25-18 and …

09/19/2026

Winston Tye was officially sworn in as the new Barbourville Fire Chief on Friday, Sept. 11 following the retirement of longtime chief Doug Dozier in August. Photos by Kaylie Farmer

09/19/2026

🍿🎬Hey Barbourville!🎬🍿Movie on the Square has been cancelled for Saturday, September 19th due to the weather forecast at the time of having to confirm with the production team! Hope to see you on October 17th for a spooky, scary movie!

09/19/2026

Jackson County came away with a 26-0 victory over Lynn Camp on Friday in a game that was called because of weather conditions.

MCKEE — Jackson County came away with a 26-0 victory over Lynn Camp on Friday in a game that was called because of weather conditions. The win went to the Generals, while the Wildcats fell to …

09/18/2026

When I stop and think of all the changes and differences of life compared to the memories this column is about my head somehow begins to shake no…automatically. The world is so fast moving…

When I stop and think of all the changes and differences of life compared to the memories this column is about my head somehow begins to shake no…automatically. The world is so fast moving, …

09/18/2026

🛶 Hey Barbourville! 🛶. Unfortunately, tomorrow’s Cumberland River Run has been CANCELLED due to the Cumberland River’s water level being too low.
This season, the river has certainly kept us guessing - we’ve seen water levels at both extremes, from too high to too low! 🌊

We’re disappointed we won’t be able to hit the river tomorrow, but we’re already looking forward to a great Cumberland River Run next year! 🛶💙
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see everyone back on the water in 2027!

09/18/2026

CORBIN — Allen Mitchell’s Lynn Camp Wildcats will hit the road once again Friday, in search of their second win while facing off against a much-improved Jackson County Generals squad.

After…

CORBIN — Allen Mitchell’s Lynn Camp Wildcats will hit the road once again Friday, in search of their second win while facing off against a much-improved Jackson County Generals squad. After …

09/18/2026

Steven Valentine was presented with a Patriot Award from the Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

He was awarded the honor for…

Steven Valentine was presented with a Patriot Award from the Captain Charles Gatliff Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). He was awarded the honor for …