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By the Bell County Historical Society
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Community updated on Appalachian Wildlife Center
The Appalachian Wildlife Center is coming along as construction continues. On Wednesday, Judge-Executive Albey Brock organized an education ...
Easter 2019 observed Sunday
Easter 2019 will be observed Sunday and all around the tri-state area preparations are being made to celebrate ...
‘Don’t feed the waterfowl’
There are mixed emotions when it comes to the newest sign posted at the fountain in the Middlesboro ...
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Man arrested for falling asleep in vehicle
A man remains in jail after he was discovered sleeping in a vehicle that did not belong to him.
by Ashley Collingsworth.
Sports
LMU, Anderson softball split to sit tied for second in SAC standings
HARROGATE, Tenn. — The Lincoln Memorial University softball team ripped off a six-run fifth inning in the first game to steal away the lead from ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lady Jackets take down Lady Cats 12-0.
Two days after dropping their second consecutive game, the Lady Jackets found their way back into the win column on Tuesday afternoon defeating Bell County ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Cincinnati stays in its backyard for next coach
CINCINNATI (AP) — John Brannen played pick-up games at Cincinnati’s on-campus arena when he was growing up and vividly recalls watching Kenyon Martin dunk over ...
by Staff Reports.
News
News Around the State
DeVos brings more money after shooting in Kentucky school
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Governor vetoes critical pension agreement for regional universities, health departments and other ‘quasi’ agencies
By Adam Bowling
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bears ‘win one for Ben’ at Bell
LOG MOUNTAIN — John Lewis took a page out of the Roger Morris book of baseball on Thursday as the Harlan County Black Bears played ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bears ‘win one for Ben’ at Bell
LOG MOUNTAIN — John Lewis took a page out of the Roger Morris book of baseball on Thursday as the Harlan County Black Bears played ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Bell County JROTC exceeds standards in unit evaluation
The Air Force JROTC instructor and cadets of Bell County High School in Pineville earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards, ”the highest ...
by Staff Reports.
News
GEARING UP to involve parents
Lone Jack Family Resource Youth Service Center hosted a parent meeting introducing the new GEAR-UP staff and program to the parents attending the meeting. Kim ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Yellow Jackets sink the Pirates in Washburn
After defeating Harlan County in two games in a row, the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets extended their winning streak to three on Monday when they traveled ...
by John Dunn.
News
News Around the State
Ky. gets grant to help clean up petroleum contamination
by Staff Reports.
News
‘Reach Them to Teach Them’ event for area teachers is Thursday
The first annual Reach Them to Teach Them for Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee educators will be hosted by LMU on April 18 at the Duke ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lady Bears overcome slow start to rout Pineville
If the Harlan County Lady Bears thought they were in for an easy game Monday against Pineville, the visiting Lady Lions delivered a message with ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Morris signs WNBA training camp contract
After failing to hear her name called last week in the WNBA draft, Maci Morris still has hopes for a future in professional basketball.
by John Dunn.
Sports
Lady Bears overcome slow start to rout Pineville
If the Harlan County Lady Bears thought they were in for an easy game Monday against Pineville, the visiting Lady Lions delivered a message with ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Wilson signs to Union for cheerleading
Anna Wilson has signed to be a cheerleader for the Union Bulldogs. In a crowded Bell County auditorium last week, Wilson signed her letter of ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Hutchinson acclimating to Lincoln Memorial
After spending the better part of the past 15 years as the Director of Athletics at Division I Morehead State University, Brian Hutchinson was named ...
by John Dunn.
News
Drug-maker payments to doctors may influence choice of what drugs to prescribe
If your doctor is prescribing an expensive drug, you might want to consider alternatives, and check to see if the physician has been taking money ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Estes leads Bobcats in win at Harlan
One night after watching Will Varner dominate them in a 13-strikeout performance that led to a 6-2 loss on Log Mountain, the Bell County Bobcats ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Yellow Jackets take down Black Bears, 6-5, in eight.
One day after defeating Harlan County on the road, the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets held their ground at home, downing the Black Bears 6-5 in eight ...
by John Dunn.
News
Lane closure set for Tuesday in Bell Co.
MANCHESTER, — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to have a lane closure on KY 2014 (milepoint 0.2) in Bell County on April 16, from 9 ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Herro declares for draft, but says he may return
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Tyler Herro is going to test the waters.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Varner in control as Dragons down Bell
Will Varner followed a 17-strikeout performance in a win Saturday over Hancock County, Tenn., with a 13-strikeout night Thursday as Harlan (6-6) opened its district ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Kindergarten: Lessons for a Lifetime
In the past few days, newspaper stories have called attention to two related topics: early learning and young children. One reminded us that kindergarten registration ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lady Jackets pull away for win over HHS
Middlesboro pulled away with a seven-run fourth inning on the way to an 11-1 victory Tuesday over the visiting Harlan Lady Dragons.