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Sixth Annual Pineville Gala set for Saturday
One of the largest events hosted at Pine Mountain State Resort Park is Saturday, and that is the Sixth Annual Pineville Gala.
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“Fix What’s Broke” campaign launched for miners
LONDON — This week, the grassroots social justice organization Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) launched a paid media ...
KY to operate hemp program for one more year
FRANKFORT — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) will use 2020 as a ...
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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 ...
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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, ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bell Co. standout takes talents to next level
Since she was a freshman, Abby Harris has been an integral part of the Bell County girls basketball team. All of that hard work has ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Sports
Dragons break 18-year All ‘A’ title drought with win over Jackets
WILLIAMSBURG — Harlan made its first appearance in the state All “A” Classic in the first year of its existence in 1990 and followed with ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Late free throws help Catawba sneak past LMU 60-56
HARROGATE, Tenn. — LMU went toe-to-toe with the top team in the South Atlantic Conference Saturday afternoon, and when the dust settled it was Catawba ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bell County falls to Knox in 2A sectional tourney
Bell County nearly knocked off one of the top rated teams in the 13th Region on Friday. In the opening round of the 2A sectional ...
by Anthony Cloud.
Sports
No. 3 LMU blows past 22nd-ranked Catawba 110-85
HARROGATE, Tenn. — After an unusually cool shooting night Wednesday and a plethora of uncharacteristic first-half mistakes, the third-ranked Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball team ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Lady Cats earn 2A sectional title with wins over Knox, McCreary
The Bell County girls basketball team made winning the Section 7, 2A Classic look easy over the weekend. The Lady Cats easily dispatched Knox Central ...
by Anthony Cloud.
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House votes Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate to start ...
by Staff Reports.
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Health advocates call for action to stem youth e-cig use
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Public health advocates rallied at Kentucky’s Capitol on Tuesday to push for legislation aimed at reducing smoking and e-cigarette use among ...
by Staff Reports.
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Beshear to give first State of the Commonwealth speech
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will give his first State of the Commonwealth speech to lawmakers and a statewide television audience Tuesday ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Be very thankful, our water is fine
It may be the biggest understatement of all time, but here is a newsflash for you: Water is important.