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Walters State Plans Camps for Morristown, Claiborne County campus
Rising sixth through eighth graders can learn first aid and CPR, operate a HAM radio or build and program underwater robots through Walters State Community College Youth Camps. Through the generosity of the nonprofit organizations including the Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation and the Niswonger Foundation STEM L.D., scholarships are available for underwater robotics campus […] The post Walters State Plans Camps for Morristown, Claiborne County campus appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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...
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.
Knox Central’s Braydon Mills signs to play basketball at the next level
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Panther forward Braydon Mills signed to play with Union Commonwealth University on Wednesday. “It’s just a blessing to be here and it’s a blessing to be able to sign with Union,” Mills said. The video from the signing will be posted above...
Lauren’s Squad: A community rallying around a teammate battling cancer
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Barbourville High School freshman and dance team member Lauren Buttery was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma, or (RMS). The video from the newscast will be posted above after WYMT Mountain News at 6:00 p.m. The Knox County community rallied to show their...
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.
Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day
Midway Elementary hosted its annual safety day on April 29. Students learned about various safety topics from professionals in the school and from the community. It was a great learning experience for the students. Second grade teacher, Mrs. Tina Watson, organizes this event each year. The school would like to thank the following for participating: […] The post Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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.
HCHS boys edge Corbin to win meet at Williamsburg
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. The Harlan County track team traveled to Williamsburg to compete in an all comers meet on Friday. The boys won the meet with 117 points, leading over Corbin by six points. The girls placed fifth overall with 56 points. Leslie County won the girls division with 107 points. […] The post HCHS boys edge Corbin to win meet at Williamsburg appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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...
ARH Mountain Student Achiever: Alexander Ray Gamble
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Alexander Ray Gamble is an ARH Mountain Student Achiever. Gamble is a senior at Williamsburg Independent School, where he has a 4.88 GPA. He is a member of the Beta Club, the President of the Student Council and has had straight A’s throughout his time in high school.
Pineville Council approves 1st reading of Budget Ordinance, awards bids for Courthouse Square project
The Pineville City Council approved the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Ordinance and awarded the bids for electrical renovation work and the streetscape renovation for the courthouse square project at their regular meeting on Monday. “I have to brag on (City Clerk/Treasurer) Samantha Ellen Bishop’s budget message. It’s a very thorough breakdown […] The post Pineville Council approves 1st reading of Budget Ordinance, awards bids for Courthouse Square project appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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