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Sheriff: One person dead after multi-vehicle crash
LAUREL CO., Ky. (WYMT) - (Update - 9:23 p.m.): The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the person killed in a crash Monday. Officials said Johnathon Wyatt, 31, of Barbourville, was the driver of the motorcycle. (Update - 4:40 p.m.): Officials with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office...
National Day of Prayer to be observed in both Middlesboro and Pineville
The 2024 National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 2. Both the City of Middlesboro and City of Pineville will be holding special services in observance of this day. Local ministers, business and community leaders and other dignitaries will lead prayers for our nation. President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a National Day of Prayer […] The post National Day of Prayer to be observed in both Middlesboro and Pineville appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Firefighter hurt, building destroyed in massive Corbin fire
CORBIN, Ky. (WKYT)—A firefighter was hurt, and a building was destroyed in a major fire that took multiple departments to put out Monday afternoon. It happened on the Cumberland Gap Parkway, just off Interstate 75′s Exit 29, which is a busy place. The big fire captured the attention of many on Monday.
The murder of Willis Greene
Willis Greene was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Not “wrong place, wrong time” in the sense that he did anything wrong. Greene was just an old man walking the road. At least, the stories that have been handed down through the years, word-of-mouth, suggest he was old. Truthfully, we know almost nothing about Willis Greene — except that he was black, and that he was murdered on July 12, 1923, and that he was buried by the side of Big Ridge Road west of Oneida, almost where he fell.
Plateau Electric selects Duke Energy manager as new CEO
ONEIDA | Duke Energy’s John Proffitt has been selected as the new chief executive officer of Plateau Electric Cooperative, the cooperative announced Friday. Proffitt will come to PEC from Duke Energy, where he served as director of area operations. He will assume his new role at Plateau Electric on May 15.
BCTC to offer prison program
Officials at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College system (KCTCS), announced it has been approved to offer the U.S. Department of Education’s Prison Education Program (PEP) effective fall 2024. Enrollment in postsecondary education programs has been proven to reduce incarcerated individuals’ risk of returning to prison […] The post BCTC to offer prison program appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Bell County Senior Citizens celebrating 50th anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Bell County Senior Citizens serving the seniors in Bell County, 1974-2024. There will be various celebrations announced throughout the year. In February 2024, The Bell County Senior Centers served 506 meals in Pineville and Middlesboro when seniors came into the centers to enjoy activities, celebrations, crafts, and […] The post Bell County Senior Citizens celebrating 50th anniversary appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Whitley County bounces back at home
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - The Colonels marched past the Cardinals, 11-3, on Tuesday. South Laurel beat Whitley County Monday night, 4-0, in London. Whitley County was ready for the re-match, scoring four runs in the first inning. The Colonels tacked on two more in the bottom of the fourth. South...
Middlesboro STEM teachers team up for cross-curricular project
In February five educators from the Middlesboro School System attended the SEEC Conference, (Science Exploration Educators Conference) in Houston, TX. These educators were invited by astronaut John Shoffner and The Perseid Foundation for their unwavering dedication to nurturing the next generation of innovators. They included Charlie Thomas, Middlesboro Elementary STEAM Teacher; Amanda Estes, MMS Science […] The post Middlesboro STEM teachers team up for cross-curricular project appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Whitley Co. Farmers’ Market celebrates opening day
WHITLEY CO., Ky. (WYMT) - Opening day for the Whitley County Farmers’ Market was hosted in downtown Corbin Tuesday. April Schweiss, a manager for the Whitley Co. Farmer’s Market, spoke about the event. “Last night was opening night here at Whitley county’s farmers market here in Corbin. It...
Pikeville baseball downs Corbin at David Melton Memorial Classic
CORDIA, Ky. (WYMT) - The Panthers beat the Redhounds, 5-3, on Thursday night. Pikeville went up 3-0 at the end of the first inning. Corbin got its first points after a pick-off attempt by the Panthers led to a wild throw and Redhound run. Both teams scored one run in...
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