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Slate dump causing smell near Meldrum
The mystery of the smell near the Meldrum area of Middlesboro has been solved. On Thursday, Bell County ...
Street department gives positive update to Middlesboro City Council
At the Middlesboro City Council meeting Tuesday night, department reports were given by all department heads. Superintendent of ...
Ninth Annual White Lightning Trail Festival this Saturday
Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the White Lightning ...
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Middlesboro woman arrested on federal warrants
A Middlesboro woman remains in the Bell County Detention Center on both federal and local charges.
by Ashley Collingsworth.
News
Kentucky unemployment rate rises slightly in August
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say the state’s unemployment rate rose slightly in August.
by Staff Reports.
News
Community Calendar
The Middlesboro Daily News will publish local events in the community calendar free of charge as space allows. We do not accept submissions called in ...
by Beth Key.
Sports
Middlesboro defeats Pineville 20-19 in comeback fashion
After trailing 13-0 at halftime, the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets fought their way back into the game, took the lead and escaped Bradner Stadium with a ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Game Preview: Bulldogs look to tame Tigers
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - The Union College football team returns to the gridiron on Saturday, hosting longtime rival Campbellsville University (Ky.).
by Staff Reports.
News
Brother allegedly shoots brother during domestic dispute
A Tazewell man remains behind bars after allegedly shooting his brother during a domestic dispute on Sept. 19. Claiborne County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives from ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Middlesboro defeats Williamsburg 39-11
The Middlesboro middle school girls basketball team bounced back from an emotional loss to Lynn Camp on Tuesday by dismantling the Williamsburg Lady Jackets 39-11 ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Middlesboro downs Barbourville 5-3
The Middlesboro boys soccer team bounced back from their 3-4 road loss against Whitley County on Tuesday by downing the Barbourville Tigers 5-3 Thursday afternoon.
by John Dunn.
Sports
Pineville ends Bell’s streak, comes back to win in five sets
After having won only one of their last seven matches, the Pineville Lady Lions’ volleyball team found their way back into the win column against ...
by John Dunn.
News
Public Health hosts Children’s Environmental Health Poster Contest
FRANKFORT — The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is inviting school-age children Kindergarten through 8th grade ...
by Staff Reports.
News
News Around the State
22 counties need volunteers to review foster care cases
by Staff Reports.
News
Gov. Bevin announces launch of ‘Hope and Help’ initiative to combat substance use disorder
FRANKFORT — Gov. Matt Bevin announced a new statewide public awareness effort to continue the Commonwealth’s historic momentum in combating the opioid epidemic. The Governor’s ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky is Sept. 15-21
FRANKFORT — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has proclaimed the week of Sept. 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky to encourage farmers and ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
The countywide All-Decade Team…kind of [Part 2]
Last week, I took the notion to go back in time and select my version of the countywide All-Decade team. The selections were made across ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Opinion
A heart for bi-vocational ministers
Bi-vocational ministry is currently on the rise across our nation.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Miracle wins 4th straight as Bobcats continue to improve
At the “Cards XC Challenge” this past Friday, Caden Miracle reeled off another win in the boys varsity cross country race at South Laurel. With ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Golden Goal: Batista nets double-overtime, game-winner
MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. — Milligan College’s (Tenn.) early lead was no match for the Union College offense, as the Bulldogs rallied for a 2-1, double-overtime ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lynn Camp steals victory from Middlesboro, 40-34
The Middlesboro middle school basketball team fell to Lynn Camp Tuesday night, 40-34. Led by Emrey Glover with 25 points, the Lady Jackets were unable ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
LMU rises to number six in United Soccer Coaches national poll ahead of SAC opener
HARROGATE, Tenn. — The Lady Railsplitters are buzzing.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Middlesboro wins second game in a row, defeats Lakeway Christian Academy 7-0
The Middlesboro Lady Jackets’ notched their second win of the season on Monday night at home against Lakeway Christian Academy, 7-0. Kayla James led the ...
by John Dunn.
Opinion
Addressing higher drug costs
As a pharmacist, I have seen firsthand the struggle Kentucky families face when it comes to paying high prices for their prescription medications.
by Staff Reports.
News
As coal jobs decline, coalfield women win the bread, and gender power balance shifts with ‘a little taste of freedom’
Coal once provided solid employment and a comfortable living in many areas, but as the industry has declined, women who were once able to stay ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bell County, Middlesboro rank top 10 in first RPI release
Rated Power Index (or RPI as many of us know it by) is nothing new in sports. When college basketball season rolls around it becomes ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Sports
Wells continues to shine, but Union drops home opener
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. — Earl Wells continues to produce impress numbers, tying the school record for touchdown catches in a game on Saturday. However, it was ...