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State positivity rate down to 4.25%
On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky’s positivity rate has decreased to 4.25%. “Team Kentucky should be so proud of the progress we’ve made against ...
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UK HealthCare reflects on a year of COVID-19
March marks one year since the COVID-19 global pandemic disrupted and altered everyone’s life. On March 6, it ...
New city police cruisers arrive; Funds from sale of alcohol helps fund vehicles
The city of Middlesboro took delivery on five new vehicles on Wednesday, acquiring five Dodge Chargers for the ...
Missing Claiborne County man found dead in Bell County
Bill Baker had been missing since Feb. 16 from his home in Claiborne County, Tenn. Tuesday evening, his ...
Southeast Kentucky Flood Relief Fund helping lead regional efforts
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky alongside partners at the Appalachian Impact Fund and the Southeast Kentucky Chapter of the ...
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Gas prices continue to climb across Kentucky
Kentucky gas prices have risen 5.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.57/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,623 stations in ...
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Cal throws egos out the window as Cats prep for postseason
John Calipari is in March mode going into Saturday’s regular-season finale against South Carolina. In a season filled with inconsistency, the Wildcats (8-15, 7-9 Southeastern ...
by Keith Taylor, Friday, March 5, 2021 4:35 pm
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Calipari, Brooks confident Cats can finish the season on high note
Keion Brooks isn’t ready to give up on the season. Although Kentucky’s only hope of reaching the NCAA Tournament hinges on winning four straight games ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, March 4, 2021 5:14 pm
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Former UK quarterback releases book
Former University of Kentucky quarterback Jalen Whitlow learned a lot of football and life lessons during his two seasons with UK and then at Eastern ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, March 4, 2021 4:14 pm
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Byrd recognized by Bell County Historical Society and Museum
Recently the board members of Bell County Historical Society and Museum voted unanimously to recognize Homer Byrd for his contributions to the organization. Recently he ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 4, 2021 4:02 pm
Opinion
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Regular screenings can save lives
Colorectal cancer screening – testing to look for cancer before symptoms start – can help save lives. Regular screening can find colorectal cancer early when ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:30 am
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Ky. supports Tenn. law requiring waiting period for abortion
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has joined a 21-state coalition in support of the constitutionality of the Tennessee law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:12 am
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Beshear provides update on COVID-19
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 731,000 Kentuckians have now had at least the first dose of one of the effective COVID-19 vaccines. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:17 pm
Opinion
Protect journalists and activists from vindictive lawsuits; then there are also public records
By Jim Waters It’s one thing for government agencies to deny open records requests from the press or public. It’s quite another for those entities ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:13 pm
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Bill to give Kentucky’s high school students a ‘do-over’ year passes senate 36-0, heads to house
A bill to give public and private school students the opportunity for a “do-over” year passed the Kentucky Senate on Tuesday. Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:04 pm
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Cats fail to fight back against Ole Miss, fall 70-62
Kentucky got shoved around and didn’t fight back in a 70-62 loss at Mississippi Tuesday night. The narrow setback was the second straight for the ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:40 pm
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Driver charged in fatality crash involving bicycle
A man is facing charges including manslaughter after a person was allegedly killed when a vehicle collided with a person on a bicycle early Monday ...
by joeasher, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:24 am
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Meeting Notice
The Middlesboro Board of Education will have a special board meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12 p.m. The meeting will be held at the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:20 am
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High water remains severe threat in several parts of Kentucky
State and local officials across Kentucky are continuing their efforts to help recover not only from three ice and snowstorms in February, but also severe ...
by Tom Latek, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 7:37 am
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New Middlesboro dispatcher first in class
The Middlesboro City Police Department welcomed a new dispatcher recently. Daniel Hopson graduated first in his class last week from the Department of Criminal Justice ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:29 pm
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Driver involved in fatality charged
A man is facing charges including manslaughter after a person was allegedly killed when a vehicle collided with a person on a bicycle early Monday ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:56 am
BREAKING NEWS
Three arrested in Massengill murder
TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tazewell Police ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:15 am
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Capacity limits going to 60% for many; Beshear gives ‘optimistic’ report
Following seven weeks of declining coronavirus cases and positive-test rates, along with an increasing supply of vaccines, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that many businesses would ...
by Melissa Patrick, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:12 am
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Cats in attack mode as season winds down; Face Ole Miss tonight at 9 p.m.
In the final week of a disappointing regular season, Kentucky senior Olivier Sarr said the Wildcats still have a lot to prove before the postseason. ...
by Keith Taylor, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:01 am
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Flooding brings call for state of emergency
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to the extremely heavy rainfall across most of Kentucky throughout the weekend, prompting numerous flood ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:59 am
BREAKING NEWS
Elderly Claiborne County man missing, last seen in Pineville
An 86-year-old Harrogate man suffering from dementia has been missing from home since Feb. 17. Bill Baker, Sr. was last seen in Pineville, Ky., which ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 1, 2021 8:53 am
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Gas prices continue to climb across Kentucky
Kentucky gas prices have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,623 stations in ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 1, 2021 8:33 am
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Senior Day at UK different but still emotional
I never had a chance to hear Albert B. “Happy” Chandler perform “My Old Kentucky Home” in person on “Senior Day” at the University of ...
by Keith Taylor, Monday, March 1, 2021 8:25 am
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Senior Day spoiler: Gators use zone to snap UK’s 3-game win streak
Kentucky coach John Calipari could have easily blamed his team’s 71-67 loss to Florida on an unexpected bye week, but said his team’s performance had ...
by Keith Taylor, Sunday, February 28, 2021 5:39 pm
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Senior Day: Walk-on Welch has savored his time with Wildcats
Riley Welch has spent the past two years rooting for his teammates. On Saturday, they will be cheering for the Kentucky guard on Senior Day. ...
by Keith Taylor, Saturday, February 27, 2021 2:07 pm
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Falling numbers, mask mandate extended and new vaccine approval
Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate continued to fall on Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he is extending the state’s mask mandate, and a new vaccine ...
by Tom Latek, Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:44 pm
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