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Corbin man sentenced for Attempted Production of Child Pornography

A Corbin, Ky., man, BJ Thomason, 38, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for the attempted production of child pornography. On June 13, 2022, …
Angelia Foster, Baptist Health Corbin President, was the keynote speaker for the October Knox County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held at Barbourville City School’s new facility on Barner Lane (formerly the Stivers Center).

Baptist Health Corbin President headlines Chamber luncheon; banquet honorees announced

Angelia Foster, Baptist Health Corbin President, was the keynote speaker at the October Knox County Chamber meeting, where she discussed the expansion of the Corbin Patient Care Wing. Currently, …
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Federal trial date pushed back again for Yeager, Baker

Local indictments for two charged for producing child pornography have been dismissed as the case proceeds through the federal court system. The decision to dismiss by the Knox County Grand Jury came …

Knox man indicted for soliciting sex from minor

A Knox County man was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury on Friday on charges stemming from his October 11 arrest. Dalton Ray Woods, 26 of Gray, was arrested and charged with procuring or …
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Pair of glasses proves depressing for snake

There’s the story about a snake that went to the optometrist, complaining that he wasn’t seeing so well. The doctor fixed him up with a pair of glasses and sent him on his way. Two weeks …

Trick or Treat Snack for Ghosts and Ghouls

I could not wait to go trick or treating! There were always great scary movies watch, haunted houses to be feared, and finding the perfect costume. Now without showing my age, I did grow up in the …

Halloween in the Mountains: Ghost Stories, Tricks, & Treats

With Halloween this weekend, I’ve been thinking about how much this autumn tradition has changed over the years. Today, Halloween means elaborate costumes, brightly decorated yards, haunted …

Some Did Not See or Feel…

Bob Russell a well known minister in Louisville recently wrote his blog about going home. Bob’s message for all of us always is our eternal home, Heaven. But, this blog was about him returning …
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Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

EASTERN KENTUCKY IS SHOWING THE COUNTRY WHAT  RURAL RENEWAL ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

For years, too much of the national conversation about rural America has focused on what has been lost. Factories closed. Coal jobs disappeared. Young people moved away. As two leaders from …
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Ronald Dean Neal
Mr. Ronald Dean Neal, age 67 was born in Biloxi, MS on January 12, 1959 to the late William and JoAnn Runion Neal and departed this life on October 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Laurel Creek Nursing …
Richmond Leon Caudill
Mr. Richmond Leon Caudill, age 92 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on March 15, 1934 to the late William Lundy and Sarah Ellen Westerfield Caudill and departed this life on October 14, 2026 …
James Rutherford Jones
Mr. James Rutherford Jones, age 44 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on October 17, 1981 to Cecil and Ruth Ann Jones and departed this life on October 13, 2026 at his home. He was an …
Dronda Rechelle Mills
Mrs. Dronda Rechelle Mills, age 45 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on July 4, 1981 to Jimmy Mills and the late Daronda Vicky Wagers Mills and departed this life on October 16, 2026 in the …
Denver Murray
Denver Murray, age 96 passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on Saturday, August 30, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky to James D. and …
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Knox Central’s postseason run ends one win shy of 13th Region championship match

LONDON — Knox Central’s hopes of reaching the 13th Region Volleyball Tournament championship came to an end Monday night as the Lady Panthers suffered a 3-0 loss to Corbin in semifinal action. …

Wildcats hoping to finish regular season play on high note

CORBIN — With the regular season winding down, Lynn Camp has one final opportunity to put another victory in the win column before turning its attention to postseason play. The Wildcats (1-8) …
The Panthers came home from Rockcastle County with a 42-13 loss on Friday. 
The Panthers finished district play as the Number 2 seed.

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Despite loss, Knox Central secures home playoff game; Lynn Camp falls to Pineville

Knox Central came up short in its bid for a district championship Friday night but still secured a home playoff game, while Lynn Camp’s difficult season continued with a loss to Pineville. …

Knox Central’s High-Powered Offense Faces Williamsburg in Regular-Season Finale

BARBOURVILLE — With the postseason approaching, Knox Central will look to carry its offensive firepower into the playoffs when the Panthers host Williamsburg in Friday’s regular-season finale. …

Knox Central, Pineville Set for 51st District Championship Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central and Pineville punched their tickets to the 51st District Volleyball Tournament championship with straight-set semifinal victories, setting up a title showdown between …
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MANCHESTER — The Clay County Lady Tigers are headed to the 49th District Volleyball Championship after sweeping Oneida Baptist Institute 3-0 on Monday night at Bobby Keith Gymnasium.  …
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