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This week in local history
By the Bell County Historical Society
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‘Don’t feed the waterfowl’
There are mixed emotions when it comes to the newest sign posted at the fountain in the Middlesboro ...
LMU named safest college campus in 2019
The National Council for Home Safety and Security, a security trade association, ranked Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate ...
State of Kentucky delays release in driver’s license
The promise of new, more secure driver’s licenses in Kentucky is being pushed back once again with no ...
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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.
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.
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.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lady Bears bounce back, down Middlesboro
Two days after playing their worst game of the season in a 6-3 loss to visiting Bell County, the Harlan County Lady Bears demonstrated Thursday ...
by Staff Reports.
News
News Around the State
Bevin requests disaster declaration for Kentucky storms
by Staff Reports.
News
SKCTC inaugurates President Adams in Cumberland
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College inaugurated President Vic Adams on April 5 in the Godbey Appalachian Center on the Cumberland campus. While Dr. Adams ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Johnson ‘testing the waters’ on NBA status
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Keldon Johnson has decided to test the waters before determining his next career move.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Middlesboro tops Harlan 11-1 at home
A seven-run fourth inning propelled the Lady Jackets past the Harlan Green Dragons 11-1 in five innings on Tuesday.
by John Dunn.
Opinion
Is negative publicity better than no publicity?
Joe Biden has received bad publicity lately. Several women have stepped forward saying the former vice president of the United States hugged them too long ...