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Ky. and local governments will split settlement with opioid makers
When a global settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors is settled, Kentucky will allocate half of any proceeds to the state and the other half ...
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Local eateries facing staffing difficulties
Many are looking forward to summer with the pandemic easing up, allowing restaurants and other businesses to get ...
Man faces trafficking charge
A Middlesboro man is facing charges including trafficking methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the substance. ...
County approves road recommendations
The Bell County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, hearing the state transportation cabinet’s rural and ...
Six farmers plead guilty to federal crop insurance fraud
Six central Kentucky farmers have now pleaded guilty to federal crop insurance fraud charges, including four on Monday ...
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Middlesboro schools finance corporation to meet Tuesday
There will be a special meeting of the Middlesboro Independent School District Finance Corporation on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Six NFL draft picks is UK’s most in more than 40 years
Kentucky’s six NFL draft picks this year were the most Kentucky has had since the draft was reduced to seven rounds and the most Kentucky ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:33 am
Sports
UK seniors led team to volleyball title
Junior All-American Alli Stumler received a lot of attention for her NCAA Tournament play that helped propel Kentucky to its first volleyball national championship. However, ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:27 am
Sports
Robinson could be Heisman finalist, CBS analyst says
Just how good could Nebraska transfer Wan’Dale Robinson be for Kentucky next season? The Wildcats certainly need a boost in the passing attack and the ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:20 am
Sports
Fan-favorite Antigua returns to UK
Kentucky basketball fans were thrilled last week when former assistant coach Orlando Antigua returned to Kentucky — the place he called “Camelot” in his first ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:13 am
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Curfews on bars, restaurants being lifted
Gov. Andy Beshear said he will be lifting another COVID-19 restriction, and may soon do more, as the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:38 am
Sports
Hopkins has unlimited future, high school coach says
Kentucky basketball has had player and coaching defections as well as player and coaching additions recently. That’s made it easy to lose perspective on signee ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, May 10, 2021 7:11 am
News
McConnell addresses Bell County
Senator Mitch McConnell provided an update on issues of importance in Washington, D.C. during a luncheon in Pineville on Tuesday. McConnell appeared via video conference, ...
by joeasher, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 am
News
Fishing tournament proceeds donated
The first day of May brought with it the Second Annual Middlesboro City Police Department Fishing Tournament, the proceeds from which have been donated to ...
by joeasher, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 am
News
National Day of Prayer observed locally
The city of Middlesboro observed the “National Day of Prayer 2021,” on Thursday, via a proclamation signed by the Mayor and the entire Middlesboro City ...
by joeasher, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Calipari lures Antigua back to UK, adds ‘Chin’ Coleman to staff
A familiar face returned to the Kentucky coaching staff on Thursday. Former assistant coach Orlando Antigua reunited with John Calipari and will fill one of ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, May 7, 2021 7:29 am
News
Teaching civil discourse
By Brian Good Bell County Extension Agent Arguments, finger-pointing, derogatory comments, and rudeness have become far too common in our culture, particularly when debating sensitive ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:09 am
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Rogers, Barr, Guthrie support Beshear’s request to expand aid assessments
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressmen Hal Rogers (KY-05), Andy Barr (KY-06) and Brett Guthrie (KY-02) sent a joint letter to Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:07 am
Letters to the Editor
Reader expresses gratitude to nursing facility
I would like to sincerely express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care that I received from everyone at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:46 am
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Man faces meth charge
A man is facing a drug charge after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine. Travis Barton, 48, was arrested on Sunday by Middlesboro City ...
by joeasher, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:42 am
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Tennessee man charged with endangerment, resisting arrest
A Speedwell, Tennessee, man is facing multiple charges including resisting arrest and wanton endangerment of a police officer after allegedly attempting to strike Kentucky State ...
by joeasher, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:40 am
News
ROHO fishing tournament a hit
The ROHO club’s annual fishing tournament took place on Saturday, with an excellent turnout helping to make this year’s tournament a success. Alex Cook, one ...
by joeasher, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:34 am
News
It’s Beef Month in the Bluegrass
Kentucky is largest cattle state east of the Mississippi
The Kentucky Beef Council Kentucky’s 38,000 beef producers will celebrate beef during the month of May, as the state legislature has proclaimed May as Beef ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:24 am
Sports
Late UK golfer to be honored at pro tournament
The PGA Tour returns to central Kentucky in July for the Barbasol Championship that will be played July 15-18 at Champions at Keene Trace Golf ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
UK’s Lilley is finalist for Honda Award
Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:00 am
News
No new COVID cases in Bell County
The Bell County Health Department reported no new COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row on Monday. The total of cases in Bell ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 8:16 am
Sports
Washington drafts UK’s Jamin Davis
Former Kentucky safety Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl recently with Tampa Bay, called it a “big-time pick” when Washington selected UK linebacker Jamin ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Former UK star Bowden returning to Somerset for another youth camp in June
Bart Williams was thrilled that former University of Kentucky football standout Lynn Bowden agreed to be part of the Somerset Youth Football League summer camp. ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, May 3, 2021 8:31 am
Opinion
McConnell and Barr: Thoroughbred racing is well-positioned for the future. Here’s why
The Kentucky Derby is called the most exciting two minutes in sports. This week, fans from around the globe will turn their attention once again ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 30, 2021 10:32 am
Sports
Return of Kentucky Derby in spring brings signs of normalcy
Kentucky will be back in the national spotlight this weekend on the first Saturday in May for the first time in two years. The 147th ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, April 30, 2021 7:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Friday to be Bruce Walzer Day in Middlesboro
Friday, April 30, has been designated Bruce Walzer Day in Middlesboro. Middlesboro Mayor Rick Nelson signed the proclamation on Thursday honoring Walzer, who is retiring ...
by joeasher, Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:04 pm
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