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Numerous grants will meet needs of city’s firefighters
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Middlesboro City Council discussed a collection of grants the Middlesboro City Fire Department has obtained during a meeting on Tuesday. ...
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Airport improvements continue
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com Improvements at the Middlesboro-Bell County Airport are continuing. At a recent meeting, the ...
Six arrested on drug charges
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Bell County Sheriff’s Office arrested six individuals on drug charges Monday. According to ...
Dancing Bones Music Festival debuts in Cumberland Gap Oct. 3
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The first weekend in October will see the arrival of the Dancing Bones Music ...
Middlesboro downs Pineville in cross-county rivalry, 35-20
Middlesboro and Pineville met up in an intercounty battle Friday night, and the Yellowjackets came away with the ...
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A lifetime of service
Brogan honored by city for years of service
Brogan honored by city for years of service
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com During a meeting on Tuesday, the Middlesboro City Council honored long-time resident Marcum Brogan, bestowing on him the title of Admiral ...
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An organ donor truly gave my family the gift of life
My family celebrated my dad’s birthday last weekend. In most ways, it was a typical birthday celebration. In other ways, it was very special. This ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, September 25, 2020 9:52 am
BREAKING NEWS
With COVID cancellation, Middlesboro eager to face Breathitt next week
By ZACH AUSMUS Contributing Writer Late Monday night, Middlesboro was made aware that the game slated against Morgan County had been canceled due to Coronavirus ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 25, 2020 8:30 am
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City preparing for alcohol sales, liquor licenses
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Middlesboro City Council heard an update concerning the time frame for the approval of beer and liquor licenses during ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:09 pm
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Downtown getting a new look with murals
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Middlesboro City Council was updated on projects being tackled by the Middlesboro Main Street program during the panel’s Sept. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:33 pm
Sports
Bell places fourth in Wayne County meet
By John Henson Contributing Writer Bell County placed fourth and Harlan County was fifth in the boys’ race at the Wayne County Invitational on ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:23 pm
Sports
Harris wins Bell County Invitational
By JOHN HENSON Contributing Writer Middlesboro’s Tyler Harris shot an even-par 72 to claim a six-stroke win Sunday in the Bell County Invitational at ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:20 pm
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Live music returns to Laurel Cove
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com While the global pandemic has put a halt to most music events this year with one after another being canceled ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:14 pm
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County’s COVID death toll reaches 16
By Joe Asher joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Bell County Health Department’s COVID-19 update for Monday includes five new cases. According to the Bell County Health Department, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:22 pm
Sports
Bell County knocks off Whitley for first win of season
Finding a way to replace the offensive firepower of quarterback London Stephney following graduation was the number one concern for Bell County fans coming into ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 19, 2020 4:59 pm
Sports
Bell cross country runners excel in Lynn Camp, Harlan meets
The Bell County boys’ varsity cross country team placed 4th overall as a team in the 5,000- meter run in a meet at Lynn Camp ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:44 pm
Editorials
Looking good, Bell County!
Last week the Bell County Solid Waste and Recycling Center hosted the 2020 Kentucky Waste Tire Management Program. As you may have heard, the event ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:37 pm
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Bell Countians encouraged to “Get Moving”
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com Looking for a way to help improve your physical fitness level this fall? The Bell County Extension Office is sponsoring ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:25 pm
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County passes 450 COVID cases
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Bell County Health Department has released its daily update concerning COVID-19 cases around the county. According to the Bell ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:20 pm
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Man charged pulling sword on officer
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com A Middlesboro man is facing charges including attempted murder after allegedly attacking a Middlesboro City Police officer with a sword. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:15 am
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Asher joins Middlesboro News staff
The Middlesboro News welcomes news reporter Joe P. Asher to the staff. Asher, 51, may be new to the Middlesboro News, but he is in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:35 pm
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More than 22,000 used tires roll in from recycling program
Bell County is a cleaner place following the 2020 Kentucky Waste Tire Management Program. The event comes to the county every three years on a ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:30 pm
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County reports two new COVID cases, death toll is at 14
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com The Bell County Health Department has released an update concerning COVID-19 cases around the county. According to the Bell County ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:25 pm
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With several outstanding warrants, man gives false information to police
By JOE ASHER joe.asher@middlesboronews.com A Middlesboro man is facing multiple charges including theft by unlawful taking and giving an officer false information following a ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:10 pm
Sports
Middlesboro handles Harlan 44-0
By JOHN HENSON Contributing Writer Getting better isn’t easy when you lose your best player, but Harlan coach Eric Perry is convinced the 2020 ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:36 pm
Sports
Bell falls in opener, 36-0
The Bell County Bobcats got the 2021 season off to a rough start Friday, falling 36-0 in their opener at home to last year’s Class ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:31 pm
Sports
Pineville rolls to win over East Ridge, 48-24
By RAIGAN KING Contributing Writer, Pineville High School The Pineville Mountain Lions gained their first win of the season Friday night against the East ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:25 pm
Sports
Run defense will be key for Kentucky
By LARRY VAUGHT Vaught’s Views How often can you remember when Kentucky’s biggest weakness in Southeastern Conference play was that it could just not ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 11, 2020 8:18 am
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Runway repaving benefits local airport, business travelers
Glynna Brown will tell you that corporate America doesn’t come to town on a bus. In fact, that slogan is even on her business cards. ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, September 11, 2020 8:05 am
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A Q&A with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Amy McGrath
BY OLIVIA MOHR olivia.mohr@bluegrassnewsmedia.com With the general election approaching, it’s important to know where candidates stand on the issues. The Middlesboro News asked Sen. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 11, 2020 7:09 am
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Bell reports just five new COVID cases in a week; Bell man among latest deaths reported
Since Sept. 3, the Bell County Health Department has reported just five new cases of the coronavirus. Reports from the office of Bell County Health ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, September 11, 2020 6:13 am
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