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Election reform bill a stand for democracy, Beshear says
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear held a ceremony on Wednesday where he signed into law five bills passed during the recently concluded 2021 ...
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Man facing drug trafficking charges
A Pineville man is facing multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the ...
County recognizes Friends of the Shelter;
Pet adoption rate grows to 85 percent
The Bell County Fiscal Court took the opportunity during a meeting on Tuesday to recognize the 20th anniversary ...
Quilt of Valor ceremony held, military vets honored for their service
Eight military veterans were presented with a Quilt of Valor in a ceremony at the Middlesboro Community Center ...
Longtime AMS in Bell Association stepping down effective April 30
Bruce Walzer, a staple in the Bell Baptist Association for the past 31 years, is retiring effective April ...
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Beshear warns Ky. could be moving toward fourth wave of COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear said that looking at some of the trends, a fourth wave of COVID-19 in Kentucky is possible, similar to what is being ...
by Tom Latek.
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Annual all-region basketball teams announced
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer North Laurel sophomore guard Reed Sheppard was named Most Valuable Player and South Laurel’s Jeff Davis was tabbed as Coach ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 16, 2021 7:39 am
Opinion
Celebrate progress during Crime Victims’ Rights Week
When the pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt, it brought with it a sudden loss of stability and control, isolation, and helplessness. The world ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:27 pm
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Kentucky’s Top Cop
Bell County native appointed KSP commissioner
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the appointment of Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. as commissioner of the Kentucky State Police (KSP). “I believe in Commissioner Burnett’s ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:09 pm
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Stoops likes tempo, urgency of revamped offense under Coen
As Kentucky enters its final week of spring workouts, Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops has been pleased with his team’s progress learning and adapting to ...
by Keith Taylor, Monday, April 12, 2021 4:13 pm
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Nation’s top-rated high school kicker commits to UK
Spring break week turned into college commitment week for Boyle County junior Jackson Smith. He’s the top-rated kicker/punter in the 2022 recruiting class by ProKicker.com ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, April 9, 2021 4:04 pm
LMU Athletics
LMU softball takes home win streak to 23 games
Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information HARROGATE, Tenn. – Keeping its perfect Dorothy Neely Field record intact throughout a record-shattering season thus far, the Lincoln Memorial ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:18 am
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Middlesboro hosting spring cleanup
The city of Middlesboro is planning a spring-cleaning day, scheduled for April 17. City Council member and head of the council’s Community Development Committee Judy ...
by joeasher, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:49 am
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Kentucky temporarily shutting down unemployment insurance system to stop fraud
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that significant steps are being taken to halt cyberattacks on the state’s unemployment insurance system, including shutting it down ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:31 am
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Tennessee man arrested on rape charge
A Tazewell, Tennessee, man is facing charges including rape following an investigation by Bell County Sheriff’s Sgt. Patrick Brooks that began in 2016. Shane Whitehead, ...
by joeasher, Thursday, April 8, 2021 9:50 am
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Beshear asking for major disaster declaration for flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear submitted a request to President Joe Biden Wednesday asking that a major disaster declaration be issued for some ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:57 am
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Proposed abortion amendment signed, will be on Nov. 2022 ballot
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Secretary of State Michael Adams signed House Bill 91, a proposed Constitutional Amendment on abortion, during a ceremony attended by pro-life ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:29 am
Sports
It’s a brave new world in college basketball
John Calipari is used to players taking the one-and-done route when leaving Kentucky. He’s just not accustomed to players throwing their names into the transfer ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 7:49 am
LMU Athletics
Let’s play two!
LMU adds two more home doubleheaders to final week of regular season
HARROGATE, Tenn. – Whereas the remainder of the regular season only stood at six more games for the Lincoln Memorial University softball team at the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 4:18 pm
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Man faces meth charge after traffic stop
A man is facing drug charges after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Rockie Overton, 50, of Middlesboro, was arrested ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:59 pm
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Paws on the Square event offers dog show and more for four-legged friends
Looking for a chance to show off your dog and get a little exercise in the process? Paws on the Square, a dog walk and ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:57 pm
Opinion
SB 48 should be vetoed, and here’s why
David Thompson Kentucky Press Association The Kentucky Press Association strongly urges the Governor to veto the SB 48, a bill recently passed by the Kentucky ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:50 pm
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Laurel Cove pre-party to take place at The Burl
The second pre-party show for the Laurel Cove Music Festival has been announced, with the two-night event taking place at The Burl in Lexington. The ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:40 pm
Sports
LMU women’s soccer snags five all-SAC award winners
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Fresh off one of the most successful head coaching debuts in school history, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer program was ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 1:28 pm
Sports
Former Wildcat Juzang enjoyed ‘phenomenal run’ with UCLA
Johnny Juzang gave it his all and left everything on the court following UCLA’s 93-90 loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Moments ...
by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:22 am
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Kentucky freshman guard Askew opts to enter transfer portal
Devin Askew will finish out his collegiate career elsewhere after the freshman guard announced his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Monday. “I ...
by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:05 am
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Child sexual abuse prevention campaign launched
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined with advocates to announce the launch of a child sexual abuse ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:37 am
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State unemployment services combating fraud claims
The Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance has announced a change aimed at cutting back fraudulent claims filed in the state. The agency says it has ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:29 am
Sports
LMU hoops ranked No. 3 in final media poll
NEW CASTLE, Del. – Following a third national semifinal appearance in six seasons, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s basketball team completes its historic 2020-21 campaign as ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 2, 2021 8:17 am
Sports
Railsplitter baseball Plays to Win Vs. Cancer
LMU baseball invites you to help make a difference in the lives of kids with cancer CONTRIBUTE BY MAKING A DONATION HARROGATE, Tenn. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 2, 2021 7:59 am
BREAKING NEWS
Samarrippas tabbed LMU men’s basketball’s new leader
Lincoln Memorial University and the school’s Board of Trustees have selected Jeremiah Samarrippas as the men’s basketball program’s 18th head coach, announced the LMU Department of ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 1, 2021 2:13 pm
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