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KSP commissioner still calls Bell County home
The recent appointment of Phillip Burnett Jr. as Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police marks just one aspect of a career encompassing a long-standing history ...
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Ready to answer the call: Rescue squad completes training
The Bell County Rescue Squad recently hosted a confined space training class that was attended by members of ...
PUBLIC RECORD April 23, 2021
Property Transfers • ABC Property Kentucky, LLC, to Brown Acquisition & Development, LLC, property at Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro; ...
ANI investigation leads to another arrest
A Middlesboro man is facing charges following a multi-agency investigation by the Appalachia Narcotics Investigation Unit. Kirby Wilcox, ...
Predicted inclement weather cancels Paws on the Square; Event moved to May 1
The Paws on the Square event set for Saturday, April 24, is now being moved due to rainy ...
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Audit shows state workers took nearly $117K in jobless benefits
State Auditor Mike Harmon released Volume Two of the Statewide Single Audit of Kentucky for Fiscal Year 2020 on Wednesday, which detailed problems in the ...
by Tom Latek.
Sports
UK’s Lilley is SEC player of the year
All-American Madison Lilley was an easy choice for SEC player of the year in voting by the league’s volleyball coaches this year. She led UK ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, April 23, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Former Cats Patterson, Rondo playing well together in L.A.
Patrick Patterson did not play with Rajon Rondo at Kentucky but he certainly is glad to be playing with him now on the Los Angeles ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, April 22, 2021 8:00 am
News
Movies returning to Middlesboro Mall
Movie lovers in Middlesboro and the surrounding area will soon have an option to catch the latest flicks in the theater, with the Middlesboro Mall ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12:52 pm
Sports
Sumrall says incoming linebackers will be big for Kentucky
Incoming linebackers Trevin Wallace and Martez Thrower have garnered a lot of attention and will arrive on the UK campus in June with big expectations. ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Making history: Kentucky volleyball team reaches Final Four
Craig Skinner has built Kentucky into a national powerhouse and the Wildcats are two wins away from winning the school’s first national volleyball championship. The ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:20 am
News
Mine land program has $10 million in fed grants available
The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is seeking economic and community development proposals that will attract new industry and jobs to the state’s Appalachian ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:14 am
Sports
LMU softball team sees 28-game home win streak snapped
Loss comes in regular-season finale Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information HARROGATE, Tenn. – Wrapping up a season-closing stretch of six games in a five-day period, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:53 pm
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Governor updates Healthy at Work guidelines
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on Kentucky’s “Healthy at Work” guidelines on Wednesday. During his daily briefing, Beshear and Commissioner of the Kentucky Department ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:30 pm
News
Farmers market to open May 14
A farmers market is preparing to open in Middlesboro, courtesy of Middlesboro Main Street. Middlesboro Main Street board member Ellen Cawood gave a preview of ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:26 pm
News
Man charged with rape of minor
A man is facing a charge of rape after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a minor. Brian Hopkins, 44, of Middlesboro, was arrested by Kentucky ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 8:26 am
News
Man faces drug trafficking charge; Arrested for third time on similar charges since December
A Pineville man is facing multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the drug. Gary Wilson, 58, was arrested on ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 8:20 am
Sports
Tshiebwe is a happy player on and off the court
Kentucky fans are already looking forward to having West Virginia transfer Oscar Tshiebwe on the court next season to provide inside scoring and rebounding UK ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 8:00 am
Sports
Stoops says Cats haven’t arrived, but right pieces are in place
Mark Stoops is optimistic about the upcoming season after Kentucky finished five weeks of workouts last weekend with a workout at Kroger Field. “I’m just ...
by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:02 am
Sports
Commitments from twins Keaten and Destin Wade show Kentucky has moved ahead of Tennessee
Summit High School (Tenn.) coach Brian Coleman wasn’t sure if twins Keaten and Destin Wade would end up playing together in college but he never ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, April 19, 2021 7:19 am
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Man facing drug trafficking charges
A Pineville man is facing multiple charges including trafficking methamphetamine after allegedly being found in possession of the drug. Gary Wilson, 58, was arrested on ...
by joeasher, Friday, April 16, 2021 12:43 pm
Sports
Annual all-region basketball teams announced
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer North Laurel sophomore guard Reed Sheppard was named Most Valuable Player and South Laurel’s Jeff Davis was tabbed as Coach ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 16, 2021 7:39 am
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Beshear warns Ky. could be moving toward fourth wave of COVID-19
Gov. Andy Beshear said that looking at some of the trends, a fourth wave of COVID-19 in Kentucky is possible, similar to what is being ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, April 16, 2021 7:15 am
News
County recognizes Friends of the Shelter;
Pet adoption rate grows to 85 percent
The Bell County Fiscal Court took the opportunity during a meeting on Tuesday to recognize the 20th anniversary of the beginning of Friends of the ...
by joeasher, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:30 pm
Opinion
Celebrate progress during Crime Victims’ Rights Week
When the pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt, it brought with it a sudden loss of stability and control, isolation, and helplessness. The world ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:27 pm
News
Quilt of Valor ceremony held, military vets honored for their service
Eight military veterans were presented with a Quilt of Valor in a ceremony at the Middlesboro Community Center on 30th Street recently. According to the ...
by joeasher, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:25 pm
News
Longtime AMS in Bell Association stepping down effective April 30
Bruce Walzer, a staple in the Bell Baptist Association for the past 31 years, is retiring effective April 30 as the leader of that group. ...
by Mark Maynard, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:11 pm
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Kentucky’s Top Cop
Bell County native appointed KSP commissioner
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the appointment of Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. as commissioner of the Kentucky State Police (KSP). “I believe in Commissioner Burnett’s ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:09 pm
Sports
Stoops likes tempo, urgency of revamped offense under Coen
As Kentucky enters its final week of spring workouts, Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops has been pleased with his team’s progress learning and adapting to ...
by Keith Taylor, Monday, April 12, 2021 4:13 pm
Sports
Nation’s top-rated high school kicker commits to UK
Spring break week turned into college commitment week for Boyle County junior Jackson Smith. He’s the top-rated kicker/punter in the 2022 recruiting class by ProKicker.com ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, April 9, 2021 4:04 pm
LMU Athletics
LMU softball takes home win streak to 23 games
Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information HARROGATE, Tenn. – Keeping its perfect Dorothy Neely Field record intact throughout a record-shattering season thus far, the Lincoln Memorial ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:18 am
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