LATEST NEWS
Kentucky mother charged in death of infant daughter requests change of venue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Kentucky mother charged in the death of her 17-month-old daughter requested a change of venue for her trial, claiming the Knoxville media market, which includes Bell County, Kentucky, has altered public opinion. Erica Lawson, 21, was charged after her daughter died at East Tennessee Children’s...
HCHS Senior Dallas Sergent secures prestigious internship opportunity
As the academic year draws to a close, many high school seniors are eagerly anticipating their graduation day, but for Kenneth “Dallas” Sergent, the journey is just beginning. Despite not yet having walked across the stage to receive his diploma from Harlan County High School, Sergent has already secured a summer filled with promise and […] The post HCHS Senior Dallas Sergent secures prestigious internship opportunity appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Citing heavy publicity and threats, KY mom accused of killing toddler daughter asks for jury from outside her home county
Erica Lawson is so hated and her alleged crime so widely known in her home county that there's no way to ensure she can get a fair trial from jurors picked from the Bell County, Ky., area, her lawyers contend. They've filed a motion, along with dozens of pages of...
Harlan County School Board expects rising insurance costs
The Harlan County Schools Board of Education met recently to discuss topics including insurance costs, ACT scores, and a recently approved weapons detection system. Board Chairman Gary Farmer called the meeting to order and then called on Superintendent Brent Roark to update the board on issues around the district. Roark began with information about insurance […] The post Harlan County School Board expects rising insurance costs appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky man sentenced to eight years after child’s death on Norris Lake
KNOXVILLE – Norman Sturgill, a 62-year-old resident of Grayson, Ky., received an eight-year jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a boating collision on Norris Lake that resulted in the death of a child. Sturgill entered his guilty plea on April 30, 2024, at the Claiborne County Courthouse, where Criminal Court Judge Zack […] The post Kentucky man sentenced to eight years after child’s death on Norris Lake appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
McLendon, Akal power Dragons in strong showing at Leslie race
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. By Abby Sherman Contributing Sports Writer The Harlan and Harlan County track teams traveled to Leslie County to compete in an open meet last Tuesday. Harlan placed third overall with 114 points in the boys division, while the girls were fifth overall with 28 points. Leslie County won […] The post McLendon, Akal power Dragons in strong showing at Leslie race appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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 Park lodge. This year’s inductees include teams of distinction the 1956 Basketball Bobcats and Cheerleaders and the 1961 Lone Jack High School Basketball Team and Cheerleaders; Lone Jack Basketball Coach […] The post Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24 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.
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 and Methamphetamine. Middlesboro Officer John Kinder was on routine patrol when he saw a blue Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on 25th Street. According to a report by WRIL, Kinder recognized […] The post Middlesboro man faces drugs and gun charges appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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 and Technical College. Jodi Davis and Abbie Young are both graduating from Southeast after being involved with Crater of Hope and the Ready to Work Program. “I have grown to […] The post Crater of Hope honors graduates Jodi Davis and Abbie Young appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Black Bears sweep Bath meet, Dragons place fifth at Middlesboro
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. By Abby Sherman Contributing Sports Writer The Harlan County track team traveled to Bath County on Friday to compete in the Bath County Invitational. The girls won their division with 160 points, defeating George Rogers Clark by 82 points. The boys won their division with 116 points. “I‘m really proud […] The post Black Bears sweep Bath meet, Dragons place fifth at Middlesboro appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.