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Blondell presented Leadership Award at Chamber’s Women in Business Dinner

Former Bell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Karen Greene Boondell received a surprise honor at last week’s Women in Business Dinner hosted by the Chamber of Commerce ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:58 pm

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Middlesboro holds Day of Prayer service

The City of Middlesboro observed the National Day of Prayer last Thursday with a special service in the city parking lot. The theme for this ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:59 am

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Middlesboro man causes standoff with police after barricading himself in Ferndale apartment

A Middlesboro man has been charged with burglary, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct, menacing, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief after barricading himself in his wife’s residence ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00 pm

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Ex-boyfriend charged after assaulting woman, refusing to leave home

A Middlesboro man was charged with assault, burglary, unlawful imprisonment, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon after refusing ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Monday, May 6, 2024 11:04 am

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Bell County Board of Education votes unanimously for significant increase in teacher pay

The Bell County Board of Education has voted unanimously to implement a substantial pay raise for the upcoming school year. The measure will result in ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Friday, May 3, 2024 2:07 pm

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Crater of Hope honors graduates Jodi Davis and Abbie Young

Crater of Hope honored two young ladies with a surprise graduation party at their regular board meeting Monday evening on the campus of Southeast Community ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Friday, May 3, 2024 10:03 am

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Middlesboro man faces drugs and gun charges

A Middlesboro man who was wanted for vehicle thefts was arrested on Tuesday and additionally charged with fleeing or evading police, traffic violations, trafficking marijuana ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:00 am

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Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24

The Bell County Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony and dinner for the class of 2023-24 on Saturday evening at the Pine Mountain State ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:29 am

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SKCTC welcomes interim president Dr. Patsy Jackson

KCTCS President Ryan Quarles has announced the appointment of Dr. Patsy Jackson as interim president of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. Dr. Jackson brings ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:18 am

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CGNHP hosts Pioneer Weekend

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park held a celebration of America’s frontier during Pioneer Weekend this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday over 150 local ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:38 am

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