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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 ...
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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, ...
Farmers market to open May 14
A farmers market is preparing to open in Middlesboro, courtesy of Middlesboro Main Street. Middlesboro Main Street board ...
Man charged with rape of minor
A man is facing a charge of rape after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a minor. Brian Hopkins, ...
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 ...
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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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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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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
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
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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
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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
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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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Middlesboro hosting spring cleanup
The city of Middlesboro is planning a spring-cleaning day, scheduled for April 17. City Council member and head of the council’s Community Development Committee Judy ...
by joeasher, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:49 am
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Kentucky temporarily shutting down unemployment insurance system to stop fraud
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that significant steps are being taken to halt cyberattacks on the state’s unemployment insurance system, including shutting it down ...
by Tom Latek, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:31 am
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Tennessee man arrested on rape charge
A Tazewell, Tennessee, man is facing charges including rape following an investigation by Bell County Sheriff’s Sgt. Patrick Brooks that began in 2016. Shane Whitehead, ...
by joeasher, Thursday, April 8, 2021 9:50 am
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Beshear asking for major disaster declaration for flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear submitted a request to President Joe Biden Wednesday asking that a major disaster declaration be issued for some ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:57 am
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Election reform bill a stand for democracy, Beshear says
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear held a ceremony on Wednesday where he signed into law five bills passed during the recently concluded 2021 ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:38 am
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Proposed abortion amendment signed, will be on Nov. 2022 ballot
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Secretary of State Michael Adams signed House Bill 91, a proposed Constitutional Amendment on abortion, during a ceremony attended by pro-life ...
by Tom Latek, Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:29 am
Sports
It’s a brave new world in college basketball
John Calipari is used to players taking the one-and-done route when leaving Kentucky. He’s just not accustomed to players throwing their names into the transfer ...
by Keith Taylor, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 7:49 am
LMU Athletics
Let’s play two!
LMU adds two more home doubleheaders to final week of regular season
HARROGATE, Tenn. – Whereas the remainder of the regular season only stood at six more games for the Lincoln Memorial University softball team at the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 4:18 pm
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Man faces meth charge after traffic stop
A man is facing drug charges after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Rockie Overton, 50, of Middlesboro, was arrested ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:59 pm
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Paws on the Square event offers dog show and more for four-legged friends
Looking for a chance to show off your dog and get a little exercise in the process? Paws on the Square, a dog walk and ...
by joeasher, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:57 pm
Opinion
SB 48 should be vetoed, and here’s why
David Thompson Kentucky Press Association The Kentucky Press Association strongly urges the Governor to veto the SB 48, a bill recently passed by the Kentucky ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:50 pm
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