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Bell County confirms first case of COVID-19
On Saturday, officials from the Bell County Health Department area reported a case of COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus). Bell County Judge Executive Albey Brock and ...
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Officer Involved Shooting in Bell County
The Kentucky State Police, Harlan Post was called just after 8:00 p.m. on May 23, 2020 by the ...
Middlesboro man sentenced for federal violations related to ginseng sales
STAFF REPORT The U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Kentucky announced that Robert Billy Taylor, 54, of Middlesboro, ...
Remembering Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival
It is a somber weekend in Bell County as many are longing to be celebrating the 90th annual ...
Several arrested in connection to Tazewell shooting
Several arrests were made as an investigation into a shooting that sent one man to the hospital remains ...
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Levitt AMP Music Festival postponed; going virtual
Given the ongoing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and out of great concern for the health, safety and well-being of our community, Middlesboro Main ...
by Staff Reports.
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Domestic assault leads to shooting in Pineville
A Pineville man remains behind bars on a $250,000 cash bond following a shooting Wednesday. Zachary Tye, 26, is charged with first degree assault, first ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:03 pm
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ARH relaxes hospital visitation
ARH Relaxes Hospital Visitation With Some Restrictions in Place as COVID-19 Pandemic STAFF REPORT Appalachian Regional Healthcare announced Wednesday that it has lifted its no-visitor ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:00 pm
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St. Joseph London relaxes visitation policy
NEWS RELEASE CHI Saint Joseph Health is actively monitoring new developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kentucky and across the United States. Following ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:00 pm
Editorials
Kentucky Chamber endorses candidates in 2020 primary elections
The Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) announced Monday endorsements of several candidates involved in primaries which will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd. State ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:56 pm
Editorials
McGrath to hold weekly tele-town halls to talk with Kentuckians
NEWS RELEASE Retired Marine Lt. Col. Amy McGrath took questions live from listeners on issues such as prescription drug and health care prices, student debt, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:44 pm
Editorials
Inspiring Bravery: Civil War Mascots
Natalie Sweet, Program Coordinator for the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum If you enjoy watching sports, you have probably seen a team’s mascot. Mascots are ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:41 pm
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Pineville Seniors on parade
On Sunday, the graduating class from Pineville High School was honored with a parade. “We were honored to help organize the Pineville High School Parade ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:33 pm
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Community Action Agencies expanding Spring Subsidy applications
NEWS RELEASE In response to the COVID-19 emergency, Community Action agencies across Kentucky are now taking applications for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:26 pm
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SBA and Treasury release Paycheck Protection Program
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program NEWS RELEASE The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:22 pm
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Lake Cumberland’s Lakeview Boat Ramp closed to stage debris
NEWS RELEASE The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the temporary closure of the Lakeview Boat Ramp until further notice. The boat ramp ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:19 pm
Local Features
Campgrounds begin to reopen under Corps plan
NEWS RELEASE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As part of a phased approach for reopening facilities as part of its COVID-19 reopening plan, the U.S. Army Corps ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:16 pm
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All trailheads now open at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
NEWS RELEASE Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, all trailheads at Cumberland ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:52 pm
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Kentuckians targeted by utility scams
Gov. Andy Beshear issued a scam alert Monday warning Kentuckians of utility-related scams popping up in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Do ...
by Jeff Moreland, Monday, May 11, 2020 3:26 pm
Sports
With career overshadowed by NBA draft, Bowie’s greatness often overlooked
By Jamie H. Vaught For Week of May 4-8 (Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:50 pm
Sports
Getting centered: Wake Forest transfer Sarr can’t wait to reboot his career at UK
By KEITH TAYLOR Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky landed a future post player when Wake Forest junior Olivier Sarr announced plans to transfer ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:46 pm
Sports
Sziksai era comes to a close at LMU
By Scott Erland Submitted After spending the past 17 seasons building the Lincoln Memorial University baseball team into one of the most competitive and successful ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:44 pm
Local Features
SKCTC to hold virtual event, delay in ceremony
SNEWS RELEASE Cumberland, KY – In lieu of its traditional May graduation ceremony, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College will use video technology to spotlight ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:43 pm
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Parade held in honor of 2020 graduates
The city of Middlesboro held a parade in honor of all students who lost their academic school year. The parade took place Thursday, May 7 ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:32 pm
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Bike theft leads to more charges
A Middlesboro man remains in jail and received several more charges after an alleged bike theft over the weekend. According to the citation, Middlesboro Police ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:30 pm
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Fiscal court broadcasting live on Facebook
Special announcement from Bell Fiscal Court NEWS RELEASE During this state of emergency, all meetings will be broadcasted live on The Big One 106.3 Facebook ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:29 pm
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Riddle time
There is a new mission for the city of Middlesboro, and it involves knowing your history about the community. The city of Middlesboro’s Park & ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:27 pm
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‘Growing strong’ Crater of Hope leading student gardening initiative in Middlesboro
Student gardening initiative in Middlesboro Students and their families are being encouraged to learn to grow their own food in Middlesboro. The gardening initiative is ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 8, 2020 4:25 pm
Sports
Bowden could be biggest surprise in this year’s NFL draft
By LARRY VAUGHT Even though the Los Angeles Raiders indicated they planned to use recent third-round draft pick Lynn Bowden at running back initially, NFL ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 3:20 pm
Sports
Potential Miss Basketball Macey Blevins has always been a Kentucky fan
By LARRY VAUGHT It’s not like Macey Blevins had to love basketball but it certainly was easy for her to do so. “I wouldn’t say ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 3:18 pm
Sports
Big man Anselem a target for Calipari, Cats
By LARRY VAUGHT Growing up in Nigeria, soccer was the sport that Frank Anselem played first. “For African kids, that’s the famous sport. You have ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 3:15 pm
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