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State reports 49 more deaths from COVID-19
January is on track to be Kentucky’s deadliest month Gov. Andy Beshear and his health commissioner have long said Covid-19 deaths are a lagging indicator ...
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Beshear asking feds for double supply of vaccine
Gov. Andy Beshear says he is asking the federal government to double the amount of COVID-19 vaccine sent ...
Street department prepared for winter weather
When the winter weather sets in, the Middlesboro Street Department crews are tasked with the job of getting ...
County to purchase police pursuit vehicles
Judge talks about COVID in the county The Bell County Fiscal Court held a regular meeting on Tuesday, ...
Main Street utilizes community service volunteers
Main Street Middlesboro has arranged to provide community service opportunities through the drug court program which will benefit ...
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Kentucky Guard supports 59th presidential inauguration
by Sgt. Alan Royalty 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment More than 315 Kentucky National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assisted federal agencies in securing the National ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Kentucky must face harsh realities to achieve racial equity
By Ashli Watts Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Although 2020 was the most difficult year many have ever experienced, it is safe to say that ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:47 pm
Sports
Cats drop third straight with last-second loss to Georgia
John Calipari was down after watching his team end a 14-game winning streak to Georgia Wednesday night in Athens. The Wildcats (4-9, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:16 am
News
Federal student aid programs can help pay college costs
The federal government offers many financial aid programs to help students and families pay for college. Applying for those programs means submitting the Free Application ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:21 pm
Sports
UK looks to be on pace for NIT
LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky has had two teams go to the NIT, not the NCAA Tournament, in the last 12 years, and this one certainly seems ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:28 am
News
Medicare Advantage open enrollment time
Legal aid of the Bluegrass Each year, between Jan. 1 and March 31, we enter into the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. During this time ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:17 am
News
Nearly 400 vaccinations given locally
As COVID-19 cases increase, the Bell County Health Department is working to vaccinate as many people as possible, approaching 400 vaccinations administered since the vaccines ...
by joeasher, Monday, January 18, 2021 11:39 pm
News
Gas prices on the rise in Kentucky
Gasoline prices in Kentucky have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.21/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,623 stations ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 18, 2021 7:30 am
Sports
Cats come up short against Auburn
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky stopped Auburn, but the Tigers still escaped with a 66-59 win over the Wildcats Saturday at Auburn Arena. “We ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, January 17, 2021 3:41 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Beshear says security at Capitol increased for next several days
Announces Kentucky State Capitol grounds will be closed Sunday Gov. Andy Beshear announced heightened security measures around the Kentucky State Capitol grounds in Frankfort following ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 3:45 pm
News
COVID vaccines: fact versus fiction
By Mallory Olson University of Kentucky Over the past year, a novel, highly contagious virus has spread across the world. Scientists and researchers have worked ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 12:34 pm
Opinion
Trip to civil rights museum one worth taking
As we prepare to observe the 92nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on a trip that taught me ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:43 pm
News
Public Record Jan. 14, 2021
Public Record Property Transfers • Mollie Smith to Middlesboro Bell County Airport, property in Middlesboro • Shannon Beth and Anthony Scott to Kevin Scott and ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:36 pm
News
Bell asked to participate in regional CD project
The Claiborne County Commission has agreed to foot a slice of the estimated $10,000 pie in production costs to record regional music from the tri-state ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:32 pm
Sports
Tide rolls over Wildcats 85-65 in Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Alabama’s football team won a national championship Monday. The men’s basketball team followed with an impressive rare road win in ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:11 pm
Sports
Echols helped make Gator Bowl even more special for one Kentucky family
By Larry Vaught Vaught’s Views Ally Echols grew up a Kentucky fan in Shepherdsville and met her husband, Thomas Paine Echols, a few months before ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:57 pm
Lifestyle
A view from the mountains
By Bill Hayes The great Tom Handy of London, a Republican, who was nearly Lt. Governor of Kentucky, and I, a Democrat, from Middlesboro, who ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:47 pm
News
‘He had a heart of gold’ – Walter Overbay dies at 82
There are some who leave a long shadow when they leave us. Through his work in the community and simply by the way he treated ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:20 pm
News
Senate committee continues work on state budget
Budget bills for the three branches of Government in Kentucky continue to advance in the General Assembly, winning Senate committee approval on Tuesday. The Senate ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:00 am
Sports
Allen making a difference with added playing time
Recently Kentucky coach John Calipari tried to compare the emergence of Dontaie Allen to former UK stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Immanuel Quickley because they both ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, January 10, 2021 6:13 pm
News
General Assembly acts to reopen stores, schools
The General Assembly gave final passage today to legislation relating to the reopening of Kentucky’s economy in response to the governor’s state of emergency intended ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 9, 2021 6:19 pm
News
Kentucky’s US attorneys say they will prosecute Capitol rioters
Kentucky U.S. attorneys both said they would prosecute individuals from the region who committed violent, criminal acts in the Capitol on Wednesday. U.S. Attorney Russell ...
by Mark Maynard, Friday, January 8, 2021 7:53 am
News
Rogers sworn in for 21st consecutive term
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) was sworn into office for his 21st consecutive term representing Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District. Forty years ago, Congressman Rogers ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:43 pm
News
D.C. riot stirs emotions, concerns
What happened in Washington, D.C., Wednesday was absolutely heartbreaking. It was also a sad reflection on the state our nation is in today because of ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, January 7, 2021 3:36 pm
Editorials
Talking with students about Jan. 6, 2021
Throughout the course of my education career, I have engaged in numerous discussions on how and if schools should discuss and teach controversial topics with ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 7, 2021 3:25 pm
News
Students to compete in 4H ham curing contest
Most people enjoy ham, but not everybody understands the process required to cure a ham so it can be delivered to the table. The Bell ...
by joeasher, Thursday, January 7, 2021 3:15 pm
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