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First Christian Church opens Youth Center
First Christian Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for their new Youth Center on Thursday. Pastor Brian Kearns was joined by former Pastor Ashtor Simpson, several members of their church family, Middlesboro Mayor Boone Bowling, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Turner, Middlesboro Main Street Executive Director Celia Shoffner and other friends and […] The post First Christian Church opens Youth Center appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Police: Missing Kentucky teen may be travelling to Morristown
PINEVILLE, Ky. (WATE) — A teen missing from Pineville, Kentucky may be headed toward Morristown after he was last seen early Sunday morning, according to police. The Pineville Police Department shared that Trayce C. Gann, 16, was last seen in the Wallsend community of Pineville just after 1 a.m. Police suspect he is headed to […]
Baseball Recap: Oakdale picks up fourth straight win at home
Oakdale had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it 11 on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Washburn Pirates as they made off with a 12-1 victory. Oakdale's win was all the more impressive since Washburn was averaging only 3.68 runs allowed on the season.
Three Middlesboro Yellowjackets sign for college cheer
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - Three Middlesboro High School seniors signed to cheer with Lincoln Memorial University on Wednesday, May 15. Ryleigh Ausmus is on the left, Alexus Marsee is in the middle, and Shelby Vaughn is on the right. The three seniors will compete on the Division II level.
Pineville’s Nadine Johnson signs to play basketball at the next level
PINEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pineville’s Nadine Johnson signed to play college basketball at Florida Tech University. Johnson was a star on the Lady Lions basketball team and averaged 22.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while shooting 49.5% from the field. Johnson also helped the Lady Lions earn a...
Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates debate
The Republican candidates for Bell County Commonwealth’s Attorney, incumbent Lisa Fugate and challenger Mike Taylor, faced off in a debate Thursday evening moderated by Brian O’Brien at the Bell Theater in Pineville. Taylor won a coin toss and was the first candidate to speak. He introduced himself as a practicing attorney in Middlesboro. “I started […] The post Republican Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates debate appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Roads closed after strong storms pass through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several roads in East Tennessee are closed due to flooding and damage caused by strong storms that passed through the region on Wednesday. In parts of East Tennessee, the storms brought up to golf ball sized hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rain. In Claiborne County, a man died after a […]
Notice of public hearing
Under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578), citizens are afforded the opportunity to express their views concerning the recreational needs of their community. To provide a forum for discussion, the City of Middlesboro will be hosting an open meeting on: Date: May 23, 2024 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: City […] The post Notice of public hearing appeared first on Middlesboro News.
A Visit To KY Mountain Laurel Festival And Kim Richey Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Pineville, Kentucky has staged a formal dance for nearly a century that has remained the same for generations. Folkways Reporter Will Warren takes us for a visit. Also, in this show, our Mountain Stage Song of the Week comes...
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