News
County reports two new COVID cases
Bell County has reported two new COVID-19 cases. Saturday, Bell County Health Department Director Teresa Hunter issued a release stating the the county’s sixth total ...
Top Stories
Inmate dies while on work release
A Bell County Detention Center inmate died while working on a grass-mowing detail Wednesday morning. Kentucky State Police ...
Couple arrested, facing federal drug charges
Two people were arrested Tuesday, June 30, and they now face drug trafficking charges. Bell County Chief Deputy ...
Bell election totals are in
A week after Bell County voters cast their ballots, the results of the primary election are finally complete. ...
Water rate increase expected to go in effect in December
Company president says investments are vital to providing quality water service Any increase in water rates for Middlesboro ...
Letters to the Editor
Reader upset about appearance of McLin Cemetery in Rose Hill
I have always taken pride in the appearance of the McLin Cemetery in Rose Hill where my fam- ily members are buried. That pride has ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Dampier among UK basketball legends
By LARRY VAUGHT Vaught’s Views Younger University of Kentucky basketball fans likely don’t even know who Louie Dampier was even though he’s in the Naismith ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:05 pm
News
A day outdoors
Wednesday was a great day to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. That’s just what some Bell County residents were doing on a sunshiny day.
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, June 26, 2020 10:12 am
News
Traffic stop leads to drug, gun, other charges
A traffic stop for a vehicle with expired platesTuesday night turned into a much more exciting event for Bell County Deputy Adam Southern. Southern observed ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 26, 2020 10:06 am
Editorials
Bad guys apparently don’t wear nice shoes
As editor of The Middlesboro News for just over three months, I’m still learning about the community. One of the best ways for an old ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:48 pm
News
Partial results are in, but wet-dry vote still up in the air until June 30
Everyone knew the question going into Election Day Tuesday was will the city of Middlesboro become wet? The answer is still officially unknown, although nearly ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:42 am
News
Election results are in, but not complete until June 30
Bell County voters went to the polls Tuesday, but those who didn’t either mailed their ballots or cast them early via absentee due to COVID-19. ...
by Jeff Moreland, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 11:29 am
News
Officials warn against scams encouraging voting by email, phone, text
Email, phone, and text are not acceptable voting methods in Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron together with Secretary of State Michael Adams today alerted Kentuckians ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 22, 2020 4:18 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Suspect in two Friday shootings remains on the run
An early morning incident Friday has left one man shot and another on the run from police. Middlesboro Police Department officers were called to Middlesboro ...
by Jeff Moreland, Friday, June 19, 2020 4:49 pm
Sports
Calipari envisions strict medical protocol before return to practice
Before his players can even start thinking about basketball next month, Kentucky coach John Calipari expects the Wildcats to undergo medical precautions prior to workouts. ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, June 19, 2020 3:54 pm
Sports
UK coaches have served as father figures to many players
College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve as mentors to student-athletes, many of whom are thousands of ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, June 19, 2020 9:19 am
News
Middlesboro Police donate books to school system
Middlesboro Police officers continue to support the Middlesboro Independent School System and the systems summer Read and Feed program. Officer Eric Bradley Fuson presented books ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 18, 2020 5:17 pm
News
Attorney general will intervene in water increase case
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office will intervene in the matter of a proposed water rate increase by the Water Service Corporation of Kentucky. The ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, June 18, 2020 5:10 pm
Opinion
The movement for black lives is a small-town movement, too
By KAREN DOLAN Director of the Criminalization of Race and Poverty Project at the Institute for Policy Studies Something’s happening — and not just in ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:03 am
News
Beshear reports 203 new coronavirus cases and 7 more deaths; guidance up for pools and gatherings up to 50, allowed June 29
After announcing 203 new coronavirus cases today, Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians in a news release that there are three things they can do to ...
by Melissa Patrick, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:58 am
News
Carol Barr, wife of Congressman Andy Barr, dies unexpectedly
Carol Leavell Barr, the wife of U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, passed away suddenly Tuesday at the family home in Lexington. “During this tragic time, we ...
by Mark Maynard, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:55 am
News
Bell residents, businesses can receive help from SBA following flooding, mudslides
Kentucky businesses and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, flash flooding, landslides, and mudslides from Feb. 3 through Feb. 29, 2020 can apply for low-interest ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:46 pm
News
38% water rate hike sought by WSCK
The Water Service Corporation of Kentucky has proposed a water rate increase for the city of Middlesboro for the second time in the past year. ...
by Jeff Moreland, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:11 am
News
Schools told to be prepared to wear masks, be ready for intermittent closures
Kentucky schools were told Monday to prepare for intermittent closures during the school year to come, but they still await firm word from state officials ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 8:48 am
News
Police fishing tournament funds Cops for Kids program
On Saturday June 6, many fishermen gathered at Brogan’s Hollow to fish in the inaugural Middlesboro Police Department Bass Fishing Tournament. At daylight, the boats ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:11 pm
News
County records fifth COVID-19 case
Bell County was one of the last in the state to report a positive case of COVID-19, with its first being reported in a May ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:37 pm
News
Suspects sought in Cumberland Gap break-ins
Rangers with Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are searching for suspects in a string of break-ins in the park. According to an incident report by ...
by Jeff Moreland, Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:46 am
Sports
Connor shined bright in high school, at UK
By LARRY VAUGHT Who was the most competitive, toughest player that former Kentucky All-American Kevin Grevey played with or against in college? If you are ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:30 pm
Sports
Former UK recruit, Stewart is Cats’ new d-line coach
New Kentucky defensive line coach Anwar Stewart was recruited to play at Kentucky by coach Bill Curry, a defensive minded coach, and finished his career ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:28 pm
News
Mowing season in full swing in the District 11 area
Mowing season along Kentucky state highways is fully underway and crews in the District 11 area are moving between counties. State forces and contract crews ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:02 pm
News
Kentucky Community and Technical College System resumes on-campus operations
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) received approval from the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) for its plan to begin stages of on-campus ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:38 pm
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