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Groups to gather at State Capitol conference
FRANKFORT — Students, school leaders and elected officials will gather at a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. This ...
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Red Cross providing fire alarms for Bell County through local fire departments
Ashley Collingsworth | Middlesboro News
Abandoned car fines reduced by Middlesboro City Council
In the January meeting of the Middlesboro City Council, the vote was made to amend the ordinance in ...
Boone’s Ridge set to open May 2022
Boone’s Ridge, formerly known as the Appalachian Wildlife Center, is now looking at an opening date of May ...
Trump Administration replaces WOTUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles praised the unveiling of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) by ...
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Bell County Arrest Records
The following individuals were recently lodged in the Bell County Detention Center:
by Anthony Cloud.
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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
Lady Cats capitalize on turnovers in win over Harlan County
The Harlan County Lady Bears often feasted on opponents who struggled to handle the basketball over the past four seasons.
by Staff Reports.
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Black Bears nip Bell in another district thriller
Another district matchup meant another district thriller on Tuesday as Harlan County ran its district mark to 4-0 in a game that followed a similar ...
by Staff Reports.
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Virginia man arrested on rape, sexual abuse charges
A Ewing, Va. man is behind bars after police say he had sexual intercourse and contact with three children under the age of 12. Ernie ...
by Anthony Cloud.
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Lexington sees big jump at the pump
LEXINGTON, Ky. — While most of the country is enjoying steady or declining prices at the pump, that’s not the story everywhere in the Bluegrass.
by Staff Reports.
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Don’t sell our state’s soul to fix potholes
When does advertising go too far?
by Staff Reports.
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H.Y., Jacksboro split on eighth-grade night
Photos by Ray Welch | Daily News
by Staff Reports.
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Local high school basketball round-up
Middlesboro boys defeat Leslie, 68-44
by Anthony Cloud.
Opinion
Public records must remain accessible for all
I believe in a transparent, open government. Every U.S. citizen has the right to easy access of the actions performed by our governmental agencies. This ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Time to start treating drug addiction as a health issue, not a crime
With rising inmate populations and crumbling prison infrastructure depleting the state of much-needed funding, it is time to stop treating drug addiction as a crime ...
by Staff Reports.
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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
Third-ranked Railsplitters make it 17 in a row with 90-68 victory at Anderson
ANDERSON, S.C. — Holding its adversary to 34.9 percent shooting, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball team claimed its 17th consecutive victory Saturday with a ...
by Staff Reports.
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Goodin, Pineville defeats Thomas Walker on the road
For the second time this season, Pineville got the best of Thomas Walker. During a trip to the Virginia school on Saturday, the Lions were ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Sports
Middlesboro snaps losing streak, defeats Breathitt Co.
Middlesboro snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday when the team hosted Breathitt County. With big games from Kailey Owens, Emrey Glover and Gracie Gent, ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Sports
Yellow Jackets sting No. 19 Union Bulldogs
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A rough second half did in No. 19 Union College men’s basketball as it dropped a 96-84 decision to host Allen University ...
by Staff Reports.
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Take steps to prevent falls this winter
LEXINGTON — Winter brings frigid temperatures which can leave ice on driveways and sidewalks around our homes. Preventing falls outside can be as easy and ...
by Staff Reports.
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Top-ranked Hawai’i upends Railsplitter volleyball
HARROGATE, Tenn. — History was made Monday night inside Tex Turner Arena as the first-ever volleyball match was played in the building’s nearly 29 years ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Health care costs remain problematic for many across U.S.
According to a new study, a third of rural adults struggle to pay their medical and dental bills.
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Is marijuana legalization the answer to economic woes?
For one state representative from Eastern Kentucky, legalizing recreational marijuana is an economic issue, not a moral one.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
James signs with Midway to continue soccer career
Photos by Ray Welch | Daily News
by Anthony Cloud.
Opinion
Legislative update: General Assembly convenes for 2020 session
By Adam Bowling
by Staff Reports.
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Stephney recognized as top 25 senior in state
Bell County quarterback London Stephney was one of the main catalyst that helped the Bobcats reach the state championship game this season. His efforts did ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Opinion
Greater awareness needed to prevent human trafficking
Human trafficking has become a huge problem in this country – and across the world, for that matter – and although we will probably never ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Kentucky needs to be more retiree-friendly
Looking to retire? Don’t do it in Kentucky.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Interim no more: Luttrell takes reins of Union football
BARBOURVILLE — The interim tag did not last very long as John Luttrell was named the 13th head coach of the Union College football program, ...