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James named 2019 Middlesboro Homecoming Queen
Kayla James was named the 2019 Middlesboro homecoming queen during halftime of the Middlesboro-Harlan game on Friday in Middlesboro.
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School safety top priority at Pineville School Board meeting
Kentucky State Police Trooper Danny Caudill spoke before the Pineville School Board on Monday about the school safety.
Grammy Award winner to close out 2019 Levitt Music Series
Grammy award winner Mike Farris & the Fortunate Few will be closing out the 2019 Levitt AMP Middlesboro ...
Lawson arrested second time for terroristic threats
A Bell County man remains behind bars on the charge of terroristic threatening.
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 ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Caldwell named Homecoming Queen
Pineville women’s basketball standout guard Whitney Caldwell was named the Pineville Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Pineville/East Ridge game in Pineville on Friday night.
by John Dunn.
Sports
Pineville streak reaches 4 games with 49-8 victory
For the first time since 2010, the Pineville Mountain Lions open their season with a 4-0 start after defeating the East Ridge Warriors 49-8 on ...
by John Dunn.
Opinion
Kentucky Retirement Systems challenges the APA audit findings
The Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) released a special examination evaluating the transparency, administration, and compliance with Senate Bill 2 (2017 Regular Session) of ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Cats lose late lead, fall to Florida
If you know me, you know that I am an avid reader. Have been all of my life. So as I was watching the Kentucky ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Application sought for Miss Food City Pageant
ABINGDON, Va. — Each year, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region. Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM - 24 ...
by Staff Reports.
News
UNITE hosting free Provider Education Summit
A free Provider Education Summit will be offered by Operation UNITE and the Kentucky River Rural Health Opioid Program (RHOP) on Sept. 26, on the ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Alleged forger strikes again
An alleged serial forger was arrested on Sept. 13 as a result of an incident that occurred earlier this month.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Game Preview: Union hosts St. Thomas in home opener
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. — The Union College football team makes its way back to Williamson Stadium to host St. Thomas University (Fla.) for its home opener ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Gators and Wildcats hook up in SEC Showdown
The Kentucky Wildcats open SEC play Saturday night as the #9 Florida Gators make a visit to Kroger Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Middlesboro downs Panthers 1-0
The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets continued their success on the soccer field Thursday night as they took out the Knox Central Panthers 1-0 on the road.
by John Dunn.
News
Kentucky State Police adding victim advocates this fall
ELIZABETHTOWN – Gov. Matt Bevin joined with Kentucky State Police, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the federal Office of Justice Programs, within the ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lady Jackets notch first win of season against Knox Central
Two days after falling to the Lady Panthers on senior night at home, the Lady Jackets exacted their revenge on Thursday night, downing Knox Central ...
by John Dunn.
News
Learning Blade helps prepare Yellow Creek students for trip
MIDDLESBORO — With seventh graders at Yellow Creek Elementary School looking ahead to a Sept. 26 Toyota trip, Gear Up academic interventionist Brandy Bauer wanted ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Southeast to celebrate Constitution Day, promotes Census
On Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m., on the Middlesboro campus, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College will celebrate Constitution Day to promote the 2020 Census.
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
PCH employees stared at the face of adversity and won
On Aug. 7, I stood outside of Pineville Community Hospital with my camera and a recorder watching employees of the hospital hold up signs in ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Sports
The countywide All-Decade Team…kind of
When I first came to the Middlesboro Daily News in 2011 I had the ambition to one day cover sports. While reporting on general news ...