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Inaugural Women in Business Dinner a success
A capacity crowd came out last week for the Bell County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Dinner at the Rendezvous Event Center in Middlesboro. “The Women in Business Dinner was an incredible celebration of women’s achievements here in Bell County. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the […] The post Inaugural Women in Business Dinner a success appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Softball Recap: Tennessee turns things around after road loss
There's no place like home for , who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the David Crockett Pioneers on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Tennessee also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
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 Friday afternoon. According to a release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Jody Risner and Chaplain Allen Sanders were dispatched to Ferndale Apartments in reference to 33-year-old Joshua Shane […] The post Middlesboro man causes standoff with police after barricading himself in Ferndale apartment appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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 to leave his ex-girlfriend’s home. According to a release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to a Mills Hunter Road residence in Pineville where a woman’s ex-boyfriend, […] The post Ex-boyfriend charged after assaulting woman, refusing to leave home appeared first on Middlesboro News.
KSP looking for missing teens; warn public not to approach them
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) are looking for two missing teenage boys. Troopers said the boys ran away from the Middlesboro Group Home at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Thursday. Bailin Milliner, 16, of Shepherdsville, is described as a white male, 5′6″ tall and weighing approximately...
Roark: Pitch pine
By Steve Roark Columnist We have several pine species in our area, and one of the more uncommon ones is Pitch pine (Pinus rigida). It is mostly found on dry slopes and ridges in association with other pines and oaks. It has little commercial use today but was very useful in pioneering days. […] The post Roark: Pitch pine appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Body found at Norris Lake, TBI working to identify, agency says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Friday afternoon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that the body of a man was found at Norris Lake. According to TBI on X, the body of a man was found in the Grainger County section of Norris Lake on Saturday, May 4. In the post, TBI...
PHOTO GALLERY: Cyclones wreck Falcons' regional opener
TUSCULUM — The Elizabethton Cyclones wrecked Volunteer’s first regional baseball appearance since 1995, winning 5-2 in Friday’s opening round at Tusculum’s Pioneer Park to send the Falcons into the losers’ bracket. Leadoff hitter Bryson Rowland went 3 for 4, drove in two runs and scored twice to lead the Cyclones, who got a masterful pitching performance from Rhett Slagle. The sophomore right-hander limited the Falcons to two hits, walked one and struck out 11 to earn the complete-game victory. ...
Free Fishing Day for kids returns to Oneida City Park
ONEIDA | The Free Fishing Day contest is returning to Oneida City Park. Once an annual event at City Park, it has been several years since the contest has been held. But it’s back for 2024, and kids ages 3 to 15 are invited to fish — for free — on Saturday, June 8.
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 as she was presented with a Leadership Award. “The leadership award we bestow tonight is more than just a symbol of recognition; it is a testament to the unwavering commitment […] The post Blondell presented Leadership Award at Chamber’s Women in Business Dinner appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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