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Lady Cats bounce back to even series against Middlesboro
Staff Report One day after a tough one-run loss at Middlesboro, the Bell County Lady Cats bounced back last Tuesday with a 14-10 win at home in the rematch. Jayda Boateng collected four hits in five at bats with three RBI to lead the Lady Cats on offense. Addison Maiden drove in two runs and […] The post Lady Cats bounce back to even series against Middlesboro appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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 school children were able to witness re-enactors demonstrate the skills that were important on the Kentucky frontier. These included blacksmithing, hide tanning, basket weaving, candle making and they were even […] The post CGNHP hosts Pioneer Weekend appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Exercise your right to vote this May
By Justin Howard For The Middlesboro News Every election season, the buzz around the presidential race is palpable. It’s the hot topic on everyone’s lips, and understandably so. But amidst the drama and spectacle of national politics, we often overlook the crucial importance of local elections. In Bell County, a hot topic is the […] The post Exercise your right to vote this May appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest
A Harlan County man is facing charges including possession of a controlled substance after allegedly being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Anthony Smith, 49, of Totz, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on April 19. According to a press release, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a joint drug trafficking investigation along […] The post Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Claiborne County man charged with stolen fishing rods
A Claiborne County man was charged after police said he stole fishing rods and reels worth $5,000 in Kentucky. Officers with the Middlesboro Police Department responded to a theft involving several fishing rods and reels on April 19, according to the MPD. MPD said officers investigated the theft and determined Jasper Lovin, of Speedwell, took […] The post Claiborne County man charged with stolen fishing rods appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
CGHS students learn collision repair first-hand
Submitted Article You may have heard the old adage, “Look good, feel good.” Well, a new paint job on a vehicle can foster a more positive attitude and “put a pep in one’s step”. We want that for our kids as well, but some of the county school buses had paint peeling off of their […] The post CGHS students learn collision repair first-hand appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Harlan High School named 15th best high school in Kentucky
Staff Report For nearly 20 years Harlan High School has been regularly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Kentucky’s best public schools. This year the small high school in Eastern Kentucky landed the #15 spot, ranking them among the top 3% in Kentucky and among the top 10% nationwide. Despite the […] The post Harlan High School named 15th best high school in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Man stabbed to death near Audi Field in Southwest DC
A suspect is in custody for allegedly stabbing a man to death Saturday night near Audi Field in Southwest D.C., police say. Wali Shabazz, 49, of Southwest D.C., was arrested and charged with second degree murder while armed, the Metropolitan Police Department said in a release. Officers were called to...
City holds strategic planning workshop
A group of about 75 interested citizens came out on Thursday evening for the City of Middlesboro’s strategic planning workshop at the newly renovated Community Center on 30th Street. “I was really enthused about everybody who came out. It shows the community wants to have a voice and a say in where we’re going and […] The post City holds strategic planning workshop appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Lions counting on senior leadership for solid season
By Shane Shackleford Contributing Sports Writer Coming off a better than expected 8-10 season, the Pineville Mountain Lions have similar expectations under new coach Shawnta Zachery. “The season so far has been up and down, but I knew we had a young team with some inexperienced guys who needed reps. We have a stretch of […] The post Lions counting on senior leadership for solid season appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Upcoming ‘March Against Drugs’ marks milestone
MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - Thousands of folks from across the region joined two decades ago in a march symbolizing strength. Named the ‘Clay County March Against Drugs,’ community members plan to gather once again to raise awareness about substance abuse. “We want people to be more aware of...
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