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    • Barbourville KY (40906)

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      A mix of clouds and sun this morning followed by increasing clouds with showers developing this afternoon. High around 50F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%..

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      Rain likely. Low 47F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch.

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Knox man coming home after 138 day battle with Covid-19
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Knox man coming home after 138 day battle with Covid-19

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  • Feb 12, 2021
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After 138 days, nearly half on a ventilator, and six different hospitals; Herbert Sowders was discharged from Barbourville ARH at 1:30 p.m. A group of family, friends, and hospital staff gathered to greet him on his way out.

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Food pantry receives donation from Elks Lodge

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TRI COUNTY ELKS LODGE 2826 WITH THE HELP OF A FREEDOM GRANT HAVE DONATED TO THE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PANTRY AND  PROVIDED 40 LOCAL  VETERANS IN NURSING HOMES AND SHUT-INS WITH PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS BASKETS.

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KSP Provides Winter Weather Driving Update

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 KSP Spokesman Sergeant Billy Gregory speaks about dangerous road conditions ahead of potential hazardous weather.

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Knox Countians selected for Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2021 Young Farmer Committee

  • Jan 27, 2021
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Ted and Courtney Brindle of Knox County were selected to serve on Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2021 Young Farmer Committee. KFB’s young farmer programs focus on leadership development for young adults between the ages of 18-35. Programs are geared toward introducing participants to the busin…

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Knox native graduates from Kentucky State Police Training Academy

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  • Jan 25, 2021
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Tyler Davis of Barbourville was one of 45 cadets to complete the rigorous 24 week training program on Friday. He was assigned to Post 5 in Campbellsburg, Ky.

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Fire Departments honor late fireman

  • Jan 14, 2021
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Units from East Knox, Richland, and Stinking Creek Volunteer Fire Departments prepare for the funeral procession of late fireman Bobby Valentine. Valentine was a former Fire Chief who dedicated over 40 years to serving his community.  

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Knox County Conservation Supervisors sworn in

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  • Jan 14, 2021
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Left to right:  Shirley Merida, Josh Ramsey, Kyle Hubbs, Judge Executive Mike Mitchell, County Clerk Mike Corey, and Jim Stewart. 

Barbourville Christmas Decorating contest winners and honorable mentions: Sponsored by the Mountain Advocate and GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman's Study Club
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Barbourville Christmas Decorating contest winners and honorable mentions: Sponsored by the Mountain Advocate and GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman's Study Club

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  • Dec 25, 2020
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Knox County Sheriff's Department: Shop with a Cop
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Knox County Sheriff's Department: Shop with a Cop

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