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Higher Ground to release digital version of 9th production
Despite significant obstacles posed by the pandemic, Southeast’s Higher Ground program delivered its 9th original musical drama in spring 2021 to over 300 audience members. ...
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First responders honored
Bell County first responders were honored with a free lunch provided by AmeriCorps members serving at Bell County ...
Most county tax rates remain unchanged
The Bell County Fiscal Court addressed county tax rates during a meeting on Tuesday, with most rates remaining ...
City’s Southside Park opens
Middlesboro’s Southside Park is set to reopen on Friday, Sept. 17, with brand new playground equipment for children ...
Wing Fling set for Sept. 25
Middlesboro’s Wing Fling is set for Saturday, Sept. 25, with all the trappings that have made the chicken ...
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Southeast clears final hurdle towards paramedic associate degree
Officials at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College confirm that they have gained approval for a new degree program: an associate in applied science in ...
by Special to The Middlesboro News.
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Calipari plans to use four guards this season
John Calipari insists he is telling his players that he plans to have four positions that are guard positions this season. “That doesn’t mean I’m ...
by Larry Vaught, Saturday, September 18, 2021 7:00 am
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Former Wildcat Duffy not currently on an NFL roster
Max Duffy was an all-American punter at Kentucky and won the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter his junior season. However, he did ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, September 17, 2021 7:00 am
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Stoops may expand recruiting area
Would Mark Stoops consider maybe branching out his recruiting base more and have his staff spend more time in nearby Indiana and Illinois recruiting? “We ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, September 16, 2021 7:00 am
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Nelson receives leadership award
Middlesboro Mayor Rick Nelson was awarded the 2021 Leadership Enrichment Ad Development (LEAD) award by the Kentucky League of Cities, which is awarded to Kentucky ...
by Joe Asher, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 9:08 am
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Middlesboro ARH faces COVID surge
Hospitals across the state are seeing a dramatic increase in admissions due to COVID-19, and Middlesboro ARH is no exception. According to Middlesboro ARH Community ...
by Joe Asher, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 9:04 am
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Robinson could become a UK legend
Two games, two 100-yard receiving performances for Kentucky’s Wan’Dale Robinson — something that has not happened at UK since Jeff Badet did it in 2016. ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 7:00 am
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UK commit Sharpe will play in Kentucky this season
Because he’s brought numerous teams to Kentucky to play before, Dream City Christian coach Kyle Weaver knows what it will be like when his team ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 7:00 am
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Missing woman found dead
On September 14, 2021, KSP was notified at approximately 11 a.m. by a member of the Bell County Rescue Squad that they located a female ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:53 am
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COVID in Kentucky ‘bad as it has ever been in pandemic’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday repeated his request to Kentuckians to get vaccinated and wear a mask, as 2,426 new cases of COVID-19 were reported ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:16 am
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Middlesboro City Hall remains closed until Friday
Middlesboro City Hall, which has been closed to the public for two weeks due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the city and Bell ...
by Joe Asher, Monday, September 13, 2021 2:50 pm
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Kentucky scholarship offer is special for high school freshman
She is only going to be a freshman this season but Leah Macy already has 12 college basketball scholarship offers. The list includes Kentucky and ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 am
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Middlesboro Board of Education to have special meeting Tuesday
The Middlesboro Board of Education will have a special board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at 12 p.m. This meeting will be held at the ...
by Special to The Middlesboro News, Friday, September 10, 2021 3:10 pm
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KDE to reimburse public school districts for incentives for vaccinated employees
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will use up to $8.8 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to provide ...
by Special to The Middlesboro News, Friday, September 10, 2021 10:15 am
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City names street after late coach
The city of Middlesboro will honor late Middlesboro High School football coach and standout athlete Kenny Roark on Friday, designating one of the city’s streets ...
by Joe Asher, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 7:50 am
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Man faces theft, fleeing charges; Allegedly took $1,190 in goods from Walmart
A Corbin man is facing charges including theft by unlawful taking and fleeing or evading police after allegedly taking items from a Walmart store. Robert ...
by Joe Asher, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 7:10 am
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Brock says virus is ravaging the unvaccinated
Bell County reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, with a total of 79 new cases reported on Saturday and Sunday. Bell County Judge-Executive ...
by Joe Asher, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 5:13 pm
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Quilt show coming to Bell County Museum
The Bell County Historical Society and Museum is hosting a quilt exhibit from Sept. 14 through Sept. 18 to show off an impressive collection of ...
by Joe Asher, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 5:10 pm
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Levis shines in UK debut
The assumption was that new Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen would not have recruited quarterback Will Levis when he decided to leave Penn State if ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 7:34 am
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Levis looks to put up big numbers, prep for NFL opportunities
Quarterback Will Levis, a Penn State transfer, will be looking for big numbers this season as he pursues future NFL career opportunities. Sixty-five FBS quarterbacks ...
by Larry Vaught, Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:00 am
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ESPN’s Greenberg expects Ware, Hopkins to contribute for Cats
Two players not being talked about a lot even with all the hype over John Calipari’s team are sophomore Lance Ware and freshman Bryce Hopkins. ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, September 3, 2021 7:00 am
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County reports five COVID deaths in two days
Bell County reported a total of five additional COVID-19 related deaths over two days, with four deaths reported on Wednesday and one on Tuesday. According ...
by Joe Asher, Thursday, September 2, 2021 8:03 pm
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Bowling wins Kentucky Chamber award
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Representative for the 87th District Adam Bowling with the Chamber MVP Award last week. According to a press release, ...
by Joe Asher, Thursday, September 2, 2021 8:00 pm
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Pineville to host fireworks
The city of Pineville is planning a fireworks display on Sunday, having delayed the city’s Fourth of July fireworks. According to Pineville Main Street Director ...
by Joe Asher, Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:56 pm
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COVID suspected in death of local EMT
A Middlesboro City Fire Department EMT has passed away, with the cause of death suspected to be COVID-19. According to a Facebook post from Middlesboro ...
by Joe Asher, Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:44 pm
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Kinnard ranked top run blocker in college football
Going into the season Kentucky offensive tackle Darian Kinnard could become just the second UK football player ever to be named an Associated Press All-American ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:00 am
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