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Knox County holding COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Friday (Jan. 8) in Barbourville

Some local residents in Knox, Whitley and Laurel counties should soon have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. If you reside in Knox County, then you may have the chance to get a COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, Jan. 8. Meanwhile, Whitley and Laurel county health...

Laurel County reports two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday

The Laurel County Health Department reported two additional COVID-19 deaths Wednesday. “Our condolences go out to the families and friends of the 92-year-old female and the 61-year-old female,” the Laurel County Health Department wrote in a release. “This brings our confirmed...
Posted On 06 Jan 2021

Whitley County announces three new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, Bell County one new COVID-19 death

The Whitley County Health Department announced 36 additional COVID–19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 2,247. There are currently 237 active cases, of which nine are hospitalized. The health department also announced three new deaths Wednesday bringing the total...

Toys for Tots provides Christmas for more children even with fewer donations

The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign locally has faced a similar predicament as many other charitable endeavors this year. Because of COVID-19, donations are down significantly while demand for the program has increased. “Unfortunately, this year, it is...
Posted On 24 Dec 2020

Laurel, Whitley, Knox and Bell counties reported 128 total new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The Laurel County Health Department announced 73 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, including 12 cases that came from a congregate setting. This brings the county’s total cases to 3,535. There are currently 1,569 active cases, of which 39 are hospitalized. A total of 1,937 cases have...
Posted On 23 Dec 2020

Whitley, Bell counties report COVID–19 related deaths Tuesday

The Whitley County Health Department announced the county’s 20th COVID–19 related death on Tuesday. Not details were released concerning the individual. Whitley County’s most recent death, prior to this, occurred on Dec. 7. Officials reported 45 new COVID–19 cases on Tuesday,...

Laurel, Whitley, Bell, Knox counties report total of 258 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Monday

The Laurel County Health Department has announced that 112 new COVID-19 cases have been reported between Saturday and Monday. On Monday, 53 new cases were reported, 24 new cases Sunday, and 35 new cases Saturday. This brings the county’s total to 3,410. There are currently 1,462...
Posted On 21 Dec 2020

Whitley, Laurel, Knox and Bell counties report a combined 121 additional COVID-19 cases Friday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 11 additional COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the county’s total to 2,013. There are currently 343 active cases, of which eight are hospitalized. A total of 1,651 people have been released from isolation. Whitley County has had 19...
Posted On 18 Dec 2020

Whitley, Laurel, Knox, Bell counties combine for 126 total new COVID-19 cases Thursday

The Whitley County Health Department announced 35 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 2,002. There are currently 380 active cases, of which eight are hospitalized. A total of 1,603 people have been released from isolation. Whitley County has had 19...
Posted On 17 Dec 2020

Bell County reports its second COVID-19 fatality in three days Wednesday

The Bell County Health Department reported its second COVID-19 related death this week on Wednesday afternoon. It was the 30th related COVID-19 death in Bell County. The Bell County Health Department reported the county’s 29th COVID-19 related death Monday. The fatalities have...
Posted On 16 Dec 2020