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Absentee voting now underway; June 15 is last day to request a ballot by mail
All absentee voting has been expanded to all voters due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bell County Board of Election will certify the absentee voting ...
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Is Middlesboro ready to be wet?
The city of Middlesboro could become wet when voters go to the polls on June 23. The issue ...
McConnell sees more to accomplish if elected to another term
Mitch McConnell has represented Kentucky in the United States Senate since 1984, the longest-serving senator from Kentucky in ...
Kentuckians to get free access to state’s virtual library
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) announced a ...
Small Business Administration announces help for Bell, other counties
In times of disaster, the U.S. Small Business Administration assists businesses of all sizes, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, ...
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Painting the town
Duane Standifer of the Middlesboro Street Department took advantage of a sunny morning Monday to repair the fountains at Middlesboro Square. He was painting an ...
by Jeff Moreland.
Sports
Calipari, Stoops speak out against racial injustice issues
John Calipari and Mark Stoops used their platforms to address concerns against racial injustice and the two Kentucky coaches shared their thoughts on social media ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:25 am
Sports
Players were motivated to play for Sutton
By LARRY VAUGHT Roger Harden was a senior point guard at Kentucky when Rex Chapman was a high school senior at Owensboro Apollo and signed ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:19 am
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KRPS submits plan to governor on safely resuming parks and recreation activities
Following the same process other industries have used to re-open safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society submitted a comprehensive plan ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:03 am
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KentuckyWired project nears completion
While a phased reopening of the economy is taking place across the state, the desperate need for reliable, high-speed internet access in southeast Kentucky has ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:18 am
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McGrath takes on Booker and Brohier in only scheduled Democratic U.S. Senate debate
Front-runner Amy McGrath debated her two most prominent challengers Monday night on KET in the only scheduled debate among Democrats who want to take on ...
by Al Cross, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:13 am
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Be bear aware this season
Bear sightings over the last few weeks have caused many to be cautious of outdoor activities. It is unconfirmed if the bear that has been ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:11 am
Lifestyle
Yoga Nook offering outdoor classes
How about some nature and conscious spaced yoga? The Yoga Nook in Middlesboro is excited to announce that Yoga Nook teachers will be teaching Yoga ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:51 pm
Local Features
LMU-SMS welcomes the Physician Assistant Class of 2022 virtually
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) welcomed its twelfth class of students virtually using Zoom on May 11. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:39 pm
Sports
Four Railsplitters Named to 2020 U.S. Beach Collegiate National Team
LMU men’s volleyball’s Logan Kerley, Dawson Walker, Matthew Gentry and Will Eiken selected to USA Volleyball’s Beach Collegiate National Team Four Lincoln Memorial University men’s ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:35 pm
Sports
Union’s Jacobs Receives AAC Female Champions of Character Award
Union College women’s track & field senior Paige Jacobs is the 2019-20 Female Champions of Character Award winner, the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) announced Monday ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:33 pm
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Middlesboro Police Department First Annual Fishing Tournament
The Middlesboro Police Department will be hosting their first ever bass tournament on Saturday June, 6. Registration fee is $60 per boat with a big ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:32 pm
Sports
Ashley Rodriguez Named Assistant Coach
Former Lenoir-Rhyne women’s basketball player served as a graduate assistant for Devan Carter at Tusculum University Lincoln Memorial University head women’s basketball coach Devan Carter has ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:22 pm
Sports
Jourdan Sanders Named Assistant Coach
Former St. Andrews men’s basketball player served as an assistant for Devan Carter at Tusculum University Lincoln Memorial University head women’s basketball coach Devan Carter has ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:20 pm
Sports
Bradbury Named Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Finalist
One of five finalists from Division II Lincoln Memorial University men’s golfer Dan Bradbury was named a 2020 Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year finalist ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:17 pm
Sports
Kiersten Waugh Picks Up Academic All-District® Honors from CoSIDA
Senior was SAC Elite 20 winner for women’s tennis Senior Lincoln Memorial University women’s tennis student-athlete Kiersten Waugh has been placed on the 2020 Academic All-District® Women’s At-Large ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:15 pm
Sports
Evan Cory and AJ Risavy Earn Academic All-District® Recognition from CoSIDA Senior opposite repeats as CoSIDA Academic All-District® selection, junior setter picks up first Academic ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:14 pm
Sports
Dan Bradbury tabbed Academic All-District by CoSIDA
Junior becomes first men’s golfer to earn CoSIDA Academic All-District® recognition in over 20 years For the first time since 1998 a Lincoln Memorial University ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:12 pm
Sports
One-on-One with Director of Athletics Jasher Cox | COVID-19 Resolution
One-on-One with Director of Athletics Jasher Cox | COVID-19 Resolution Athletic Director Jasher Cox discusses the ongoing COVID-19 resolution and its effect on the upcoming ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 29, 2020 12:17 pm
Sports
Third LMU Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society Class Inducted
A record 33 student-athletes have been inducted into Lincoln Memorial University’s Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society for the 2019-20 academic year. The ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 12:14 pm
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Absentee voting expanded to all voters due to the COVID 19.
All absentee voting has been expanded to ALL voters due to the COVID 19. The Bell County Board of Election will certify the Absentee Voting ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 12:11 pm
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Be bear aware this season
The arrival of warm weather means that bear activity is on the rise in Kentucky. An increase in their activity can also mean an increase ...
by Ashley Collingsworth, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:55 am
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SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:42 am
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KRPS submits statewide plan to Governor Beshear on how to safely resume parks and recreation activities
Following the same process other industries have used to re-open safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society submitted a comprehensive plan ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:40 am
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Transportation Cabinet Installs Honorary Signage on State Routes Designated During 2020 General Assembly
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet alerts motorists to look for newly installed honorary roadside signs recognizing community accomplishments and individuals who have improved the lives of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:18 am
Sports
Evan Darm Named Head Cross Country Coach
Lincoln Memorial University Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Rochelle Black has announced the hiring of Evan Darm as head men’s and women’s cross ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:15 am
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