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This Week at the State Capitol – A legislative update
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 session reached one of the milestones Capitol observers eagerly await with this week’s arrival of the deadlines to introduce bills ...
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Falling numbers, mask mandate extended and new vaccine approval
Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate continued to fall on Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he is extending the ...
Missing Tazewell man found dead
By Jan Runions jan.runions@claiborneprogress.net Official word has been released from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation concerning the disappearance ...
Local attorney, legislator Mike Bowling dies
Former state representative Mike Bowling died on Saturday at the age of 64. He left a large imprint ...
City road department sees increased salt usage; More used this winter than last two combined
The Middlesboro City Council met on Tuesday, with the panel sifting through a variety of city business. Middlesboro ...
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Highway deaths rise in 2020 despite less travel
Despite travel restrictions and closures in Kentucky due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to less travel, the number of highway deaths rose in 2020. ...
by Tom Latek.
Sports
Senior Day: Walk-on Welch has savored his time with Wildcats
Riley Welch has spent the past two years rooting for his teammates. On Saturday, they will be cheering for the Kentucky guard on Senior Day. ...
by Keith Taylor, Saturday, February 27, 2021 2:07 pm
Opinion
Legislators should not embrace “kickback” system
Big Pharma rang in 2021 by hiking prices on a whopping 800 drugs by an average of nearly 5 percent. These additional costs far outpace ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:03 pm
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Home Federal Bank rebranding to Hearthside Bank
Home Federal Bank is excited to announce that it is rebranding to “Hearthside Bank.” The change signals the century-old bank’s commitment to serving its clients ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:54 am
Opinion
Boundaries for leaders
By DR. TODD GRAY, Kentucky Baptist Convention Have you ever had a week when you wanted to talk to the person who packed your schedule ...
by Kentucky Today, Saturday, February 20, 2021 9:33 pm
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Eastern Kentucky continues feeling impact of wicked winter storm; Thousands still without power
Nearly 20,000 Kentucky Power customers in Eastern Kentucky are still without electricity and it could be another week or longer before some of them have ...
by Kentucky Today, Saturday, February 20, 2021 7:28 pm
Sports
Cats withstand hand-to-hand combat to defeat Vols
Kentucky stayed nearly a week in Tennessee and ended the six-day road trip with an impressive 70-55 win over Tennessee on Saturday. Kentucky departed for ...
by Keith Taylor, Saturday, February 20, 2021 7:17 pm
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Electric co-ops say major work still ahead for storm repair
With some power outages in Eastern Kentucky in their tenth day, electric cooperative crews on Friday continued to address major damage to the system, including ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Cats aim high in Rocky Top rematch; Tip-off is Saturday at 1 p.m.
Kentucky coach John Calipari is along for the ride and has been enjoying the journey, especially during the past three weeks. “I’m happy with the ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, February 19, 2021 5:36 pm
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LMU to begin phased approach to expanding campus access
Contingent on current COVID-19 situation Based on rapidly decreasing COVID-19 case counts in the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) service areas, President Clayton Hess has ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 19, 2021 5:13 pm
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How to protect your heart when shoveling snow
This week’s cold weather, snow, and ice was a shock to many in communities throughout Kentucky. Extreme temperatures and the exertion that comes with cold-weather ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 19, 2021 2:55 pm
News
Pandemic taking toll on mental health of youth, teens
As COVID infection rates begin to slowly decline, a recent study reveals the number of mental health-related medical visits for children is rising. A CDC ...
by Kentucky Today, Friday, February 19, 2021 12:44 pm
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State to get a 29% boost in vaccine supply next week
Kentucky’s coronavirus vaccine supply will increase by 29 percent next week, and the amount being sent through the federal pharmacy program will double, Gov. Andy ...
by Melissa Patrick, Friday, February 19, 2021 10:03 am
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60 years of service: Retired educator honored by city
The Middlesboro City Council honored retired educator Bebe Campbell during a meeting on Tuesday, bestowing on her the title of Admiral of Yellow Creek. Mayor ...
by joeasher, Friday, February 19, 2021 8:47 am
News
Livestock producers’ work continues through ice and snow
While many businesses, schools and government agencies in the state closed one or more days this week due to snow and ice storms, there is ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, February 19, 2021 8:44 am
Sports
Cats withstand Vandy rally, hold on for 82-78 win
Vanderbilt made a run at Kentucky but the Wildcats never flinched and held on for an 82-78 victory over the Commodores Wednesday night in Nashville. ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:18 am
News
Shoplifting report leads to foot pursuit
A man is facing theft and drug charges after allegedly shoplifting and running from police. Robert Inman was arrested on Wednesday by Middlesboro City Police ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:27 pm
News
Fire chief discusses open burning regulations
While the area is currently in the midst of a stretch of winter weather, the time for spring cleaning is just around the corner, leading ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:17 pm
News
Extreme cold will drive up gas prices, experts say
Nearly 20% of total U.S. refinery capacity offline Motorists should brace themselves for even higher gas prices in the days ahead, enhanced by the extreme ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:38 pm
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Round 3: Kentucky preparing for another blast of winter weather
Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect for all of Kentucky as the third winter storm in eight days is forecast to ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:25 pm
News
Winter storm packs wallop in Kentucky
Kentucky’s second winter storm in less than one week knocked out power for more than 152,000 homes and caused multiple fatal traffic accidents. The storm ...
by Kentucky Today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 11:32 am
News
Winter storm systems continue to slam commonwealth
While Kentucky continues to dig out from the latest winter storm, the National Weather Service is already looking ahead to the next system, expected to ...
by Tom Latek, Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:02 pm
Sports
Cats end slide with win over Auburn
John Calipari could sense a turnaround on the horizon. Despite improvement behind the scenes during the past three weeks, the losses kept piling up for ...
by Keith Taylor, Saturday, February 13, 2021 9:27 pm
Sports
Former UK standout Padgett coaching in New Mexico, but he’ll always be a Wildcat
By Jamie Vaught Former Kentucky Wildcat standout Scott Padgett may be working 1,300 miles away from his hometown of Louisville, but he is thankful he ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 12, 2021 10:55 pm
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Bill aims to help those leaving Kentucky prisons
Legislation aimed to address the needs of people leaving prison is advancing in the General Assembly. House Bill 53, sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser, R-Taylor ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, February 12, 2021 10:32 pm
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House passes historical horse racing 55-38 after contentious debate; Governor says he’ll sign
By Joe Clabes KyForward reporter After months of uncertainty following an opinion by the Kentucky Supreme Court, historical horse racing in the state has gained ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 12, 2021 10:16 pm
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