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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 ...
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McConnell addresses Bell County
Senator Mitch McConnell provided an update on issues of importance in Washington, D.C. during a luncheon in Pineville ...
Fishing tournament proceeds donated
The first day of May brought with it the Second Annual Middlesboro City Police Department Fishing Tournament, the ...
National Day of Prayer observed locally
The city of Middlesboro observed the “National Day of Prayer 2021,” on Thursday, via a proclamation signed by ...
Man faces meth charge
A man is facing a drug charge after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine. Travis Barton, 48, ...
News
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 ...
by Melissa Patrick.
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
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
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
News
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
News
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
Sports
Justus looks back, sees ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ as he leaves for Arizona St.
As expected, Joel Justus has accepted a coaching position at Arizona State. Justus, who has spent the past seven seasons at Kentucky, came to Kentucky ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:47 am
News
REAL ID deadline extended until 2023
Folks scrambling to find their birth certificate and other documentation needed to get a REAL ID before the October deadline, can take a deep breath; ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 4:07 pm
News
Study finds rural users of electronic cigarettes are older, and often sicker, than their urban counterparts
A new study out of West Virginia University says rural users of electronic cigarettes are older, and often get sicker, than their urban counterparts. The ...
by Melissa Patrick, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:48 am
News
Volunteers honored for their service
This week has been National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and Bluegrass Care Navigators, which serves southeast Kentucky along with other areas, expressed their thanks to volunteers ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:40 am
News
Hit country duo to headline KMLF
The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is slated to kick off on May 27, and the opening concert headliner has been announced. Maddie and Tae, a ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:36 am
News
COVID-19, other vaccinations available; Health department has no waiting list
The current pandemic has brought heightened attention to vaccines, with the COVID-19 vaccines a topic for discussion among many. This week is World Immunization Week, ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:30 am
News
Man faces endangerment charge after firing shots
A Middlesboro man is facing charges including wanton endangerment after allegedly discharging a firearm in the general direction of another person. Markel Hubbard, 23, was ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:25 am
Sports
Young ready to hear his name called in NFL draft
Landon Young is not sure when he may hear his name called during the NFL draft this week but he’s confident after his Pro Day ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:00 am
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