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Senator or not, we’re all stripped of our freedom and dignity
While en route to Washington to speak to hundreds of thousands of people at the March for Life, I was detained by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for not agreeing to a patdown afte...
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Senator Smith weighs in on congressional redistricting
It is our Constitutional duty every ten years to realign our voting districts according to population after each census. This act fulfills the requirement of one man, one vote. That is exactly wha...
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Time for a new age way of thinking
In a world that is run by high speed technology, super computers, and (dare I say it) politics, there are still people who are living in the stone age. On December 1, it was reported by ABC News th...
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BCVFD puts voters' rights at risk with recent move
Talk about a smack in the face. The Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) has been swinging at Bell County Judge Executive Albey Brock and the Fiscal Court for years, but this time, they’ve...
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Planning for Christmas Extravaganza underway
Dear Friends, Christmas is just around the corner and to add a special touch, a Christmas Extravaganza will kick off the season at Fountain Square on Saturday, December 3rd. A new planning commit...
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League of Women Voters to host discussion on downtown development
To the Editor: Downtown Middlesboro has suffered more than its share of disasters, both natural and man-made—floods, fires, a tornado and many economic depressions/recessions, some national and so...
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EDITORIALS
BCVFD puts voters' rights at risk with recent move
by BRANDY CALVERT| Editor
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Talk about a smack in the face. The Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) has been swinging at Bell County Judge Executive Albey Brock and the Fiscal Court for years, but this time, they’ve...
Choices
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After reading Thursday’s story, “Policy changes debated by mayor and city council”, a co-worker exited her office and said, “My 12-year-old does a better job of holding her tongue and her hands tha...
Public hearing a step in the right direction
by Brandy Calvert/Managing Editor
18 months ago | 1 1 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
It was an ugly picture. Middlesboro Police Officer Josh Green embarrassed our local police force with his recent actions that were uncovered in a public hearing on Monday. The lead story in the W...
State not fighting drug problem in Bell County
2 years ago | 9 9 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
Eastern Kentucky’s drug problem is no secret. After Diane Sawyer’s recent documentary on our region, it’s practically what we’re known for. On Monday, when former Bell County dentist Dr. Craig Ral...
Protect your ‘bundle of joy’ from the bundle
by Brandy Calvert
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Jonah Calvert is a snuggler. My three-month-old son loves to cuddle, loves fuzzy stuffed animals, and most of all, loves his blankets. He likes the fuzzy ones with the satin trim. He pulls his bl...
Our Opinion
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The responsibilities of our government
LETTERS
Prospective DCOM student gushes over experience in the Tri-State
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Dear Editor, I am writing to tell you about the extraordinary experience I had with the Harrogate/Middlesboro community and Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. O...
Create jobs not more energy taxes
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Letter to the Editor: When the U.S. economy tanked in 2008, the companies lining up for taxpayer financed bailouts didn't include any of America's oil or natural gas producers. In fact, this seg...
School Board Recognition Month set for January 2012
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The Kentucky School Boards Association has set January 2012 as School Board Recognition Month as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education play...
Bell County School District observes January School Board Recognition Month
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To the editor: The Board Members of Bell County School District do their homework just like the students. This means analyzing complicated test data and financial reports, keeping abreast of the l...
Board of Health Chairman proud of pilot program
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Dear Friends, In working with our health department for many years, I have enjoyed and taken pride in the many accomplishments that Bell County has achieved. I have seen our health department gro...
Reader pleased that Rep. Nelson dropped food stamp limitation proposal
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To the editor: In response to Ms. Matheny’s letter (12-31-11) expressing disappointment that State Representative Nelson dropped the food stamp limitation proposal (ban candy and pop on food stamp...
MORE OPINIONS
Seasons aren’t the only things that change
by Steve Schneider/Guest Columnist
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Many people enjoy watching the changing seasons, and in many parts of the country we find ourselves at that time of the year when the shifting from one season to another seems most enjoyable. In ma...
Kentucky appreciates coal miners. Why doesn’t everyone?
by STATE REP. RICK NELSON
5 months ago | 10 10 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
This past session, I sponsored House Bill 269, which passed and was signed into law, designating the third week of August as Coal Miners Appreciation Week in Kentucky. I did this to highlight, sup...
Missouri resident sends letter of encouragement
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To: The Editor: I have attached a letter of encouragement for the citizens of our area received this date from Andrew Webb, St. Louis, Mo., and I am happy to send this to you for publication as I ...
You can rely on electronic payments
by Steve Schneider/Guest Columnist
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You probably don’t need a reminder that natural disasters lurk around the corner when we least expect it. Many natural disasters force people to leave their homes. The last thing a person who fa...
Can this broken healthcare system be fixed?
by Tabitha Webb/Staff Writer
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When something is broken, there are two choices: Get it fixed or replace it. Simple, uncomplicated, straightforward. I am sure most of us can agree that our healthcare system is broken. So should i...
Nelson’s House Week in Review
by STATE REP. RICK NELSON
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Over the course of the last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives honored fallen military members and their families in a solemn, moving ceremony in the House chamber. This tradition began in...
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