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Middlesboro, Pineville hold graduation ceremonies
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Morrison recognized for outstanding contribution
The tradition of the lighted cross in Middlesboro continues thanks to the dedication of J.R. Morrison and his ...
Pineville moving in positive direction with hospital
Grant White will no longer be involved in the day-to-day operations at Southeastern Kentucky Medical Center, formerly known ...
Wynonna and the Big Noise headlining KMLF
Headlining the 89th Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival this weekend is Wynonna and the Big Noise.
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Bevin, Beshear earn nod in state governor race
The table for November’s election was set on Tuesday. In one of the most anticipated races in Kentucky, Democrat Andy Beshear — son of former ...
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.
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CLARK WILSON
COLMAR - Clark Wilson, age 67, of Colmar, KY, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 with family by his side. He ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Middlesboro downs Bell, 10-0 for 52nd District Title
The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets capped off an undefeated 8-0 district season on Tuesday night by defeating the Bell County Bobcats 10-0 on Log Mountain, winning ...
by John Dunn.
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AAA: Nearly 43M Americans Will kick off summer with a Memorial Day getaway
Nearly 43 million Americans will kick off their summers with a Memorial Day weekend getaway, according to forecasts by AAA.
by Staff Reports.
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AG office warns of home repair scammers
FRANKFORT (KT) - Now that warm weather is here, the Attorney General’s office is warning Kentuckians that it also brings out seasonal home repair scammers ...
by Staff Reports.
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SOAR, SOAR Innovation to host entrepreneurship program
Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), SOAR Innovation, and the Cabinet for Economic Development’s KY Innovation Office have announced that they will be hosting a ...
by Staff Reports.
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US lawmakers demand UN health agency change opioid guidance
Two U.S. lawmakers are calling on the World Health Organization to withdraw pain care guidelines that include what they say are false claims about the ...
by Staff Reports.
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News Around the State
Police: Man fatally shot after hitting trooper with vehicle
by Staff Reports.
Sports
UK ready for Super Regional showdown against Washington
LEXINGTON (KT) —Kentucky coach Rachel Lawson knows what her team will be going up against when the Wildcats take on No. 3 Washington in the ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Johnson breaks out as HCHS wins district
Five straight trips to the plate by Harlan County junior third baseman Hannah Johnson followed by five straight outs meant only one thing to HCHS ...
by Staff Reports.
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Kelly wins District 11 equipment operating event
The District 11 Equipment Operators Safety & Training Competition was held Friday with Johnny Bingham (Knox County) winning the overall individual championship for the fourth ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bell County defeats Harlan County 7-5
The Bell County Bobcats will face off against in-county rival Middlesboro for a shot at the 52nd District Championship after taking down the Harlan County ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Middlesboro downs Harlan, 12-7, to advance to district championship
The 52nd District Championship game is set. The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets will take on the Bell County Bobcats on Tuesday afternoon on Log Mountain for ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
HCHS, Middlesboro roll into softball finals
Once a weakness in the Bell County bunt defense was identified during Monday’s 52nd District Tournament, the Harlan County Lady Bears attacked. A series of ...
by Staff Reports.
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Drilling operations set to begin in Bell Co.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that a portion of KY 225 at milepoint 0.9 in Bell County will be closed due to drilling operations.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Hunt named SAC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Lincoln Memorial senior outfielder Seth Hunt has been voted as the South Atlantic Conference Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, it was ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
Lady Cats snap losing streak on Senior Day
After having lost their last three games, the Bell County Lady Cats etched another “W” in the win column on Friday as they took down ...
by John Dunn.
Opinion
Primary Election Day; voters may ask: ‘Who am I most tired of?’
By Al Cross
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Jackets finish regular season with win over South Laurel
The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets ended the regular season with a bang on Thursday after defeating the South Laurel Cardinals 3-2 at home.
by John Dunn.
Sports
Miscues doom Lady Railsplitters in Super Regional game one loss to Young Harris
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Margin for error in softball is slim to none.
by John Dunn.
Sports
Elliott wins record 12th game, LMU takes down Mount Olive, 3-1
TIGERVILLE, S.C. – Ethan Elliott made sure that the Railsplitters’ NCAA tournament stay got off on the right foot, spinning a complete-game gem in a ...
by John Dunn.
Sports
It’s official: Sizemore introduced as new Bell boys basketball coach
Former North Laurel head coach Brad Sizemore is trading his Jaguar blue for Bobcat blue. In a press conference held at Bell County High School ...