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Middlesboro Elementary hosts Regional Governor’s Cup, places 3rd overall
By Rian Johnson For The Middlesboro News Middlesboro Elementary School hosted the 2024 Kentucky Association of Academic Competition Governor’s Cup Regional Tournament, welcoming students, parents, and coaches from 11 area schools and brought home several awards. Former MES Academic Team Coach, Kim Saylor served as this year’s KAAC Contest Manager. The contest manager for […] The post Middlesboro Elementary hosts Regional Governor’s Cup, places 3rd overall appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Police execute search warrant on East Tenn. pawn shop, find stolen property
TAZEWELL, Tenn. (WVLT) - Police raided a pawn shop for stolen property Thursday, according to officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. Stolen property was recovered from Middleton Pawn on Highway 25 E. and three people were arrested. Kerry “Pete” Middleton Jr. and Brandie Amanda Fultaz were charged with...
K9 Atlas retires after 7 years with MPD
By Jay Compton jay.compton@middlesboronews.com The Middlesboro Police Department has announced the retirement of K9 Atlas after seven years of service. Atlas, a Belgian Malinois, was born September 10, 2015 in Poland. One year later, with only a passport, he boarded an airplane and headed to the United States to meet his new owner, K9 […] The post K9 Atlas retires after 7 years with MPD appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Domestic violence call leads to multiple charges
A Loyall man is facing multiple charges including attempting to disarm an officer after allegedly kicking a Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy when police responded to a domestic violence call. Christopher Blanton, 20, was arrested on March 24, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputies Caleb Carmical and […] The post Domestic violence call leads to multiple charges appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
16th annual Fish Fest set for April 13
The 16th annual Fish Fest will be Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Middlesboro City Parking Lot. County Attorney Chris Douglas is carrying on the tradition started by former County Attorney Neal Ward. Each year hundreds of rainbow trout are stocked into a portion of the canal that is netted […] The post 16th annual Fish Fest set for April 13 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Laurel Cove Music Festival 2024: How To Get Last-Minute Tickets
Laurel Cove Music Festival announced its killer lineup for the 2024 Appalachian music fest. Red Clay Strays and Wyatt Flores will headline the two-day events, and there will be a ton of supporting acts as well. Drayton Farley, Kat Hasty, Luna & The Mountain Jets, and Eric Bolander are just a few who will be performing this summer at the Kentucky-based festival.
Williamsburg officials working to clean up city
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - In an effort to have a clean city, Williamsburg officials are gearing up for their annual spring clean up in April. Sanitation and Streets Supervisor Cecil Powers said they will pick up trash free of charge around the city for folks participating. “We take a pickup...
Bell Co. Sheriff’s Dept. warns of phone scam
The Bell County Sheriff’s Department has issued a scam alert after receiving multiple complaints about calls for “Federal Jury Duty.” According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, the caller tells a would-be victim that they are with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department and they have a warrant out for their arrest for not […] The post Bell Co. Sheriff’s Dept. warns of phone scam appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Sziksai begins rebuilding job as new coach at Bell County
By John Henson Sports Writer In his quest to turn around a Bell County baseball program that has struggled through four straight losing seasons and eight over the last 10, first-year coach Jeff Sziksai is taking a one-day-at-a-time approach. “Our expectations are for our players to be totally focused on daily improvement. To do that, […] The post Sziksai begins rebuilding job as new coach at Bell County appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Claiborne County Health Department to celebrate National Public Health Work
The Claiborne County Health Department has announced its participation in National Public Health Week, taking place from April 1 to April 7, 2024. “We are proud to recognize and commend the exceptional efforts of the public health professionals in our county and throughout Tennessee who tirelessly work to advance and safeguard the health and well-being […] The post Claiborne County Health Department to celebrate National Public Health Work appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Lady Cats must rebuild on the run after graduation losses
By John Henson Sports Writer After watching their win total improve from three in 2021 to 11 in 2022 and 16 last spring, the Bell County Lady Cats know they have some rebuilding time ahead of this spring after losing five players from a year ago, including standout pitcher Malaya Ausmus and shortstop Jordan Muncy. […] The post Lady Cats must rebuild on the run after graduation losses appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Harlan Students Place Top 10 in State Governor’s Cup Competition
Harlan Middle and High School students traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete for a state championship in the Kentucky Governor’s Academic Team Competition recently. Each year, qualifying teams from regional competitions advance to compete among Kentucky’s brightest students. Following up on years of past success, the Green Dragons once again left with championship hardware commemorating […] The post Harlan Students Place Top 10 in State Governor’s Cup Competition appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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