The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Saturday will be the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day when the federal agency and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which takes place once in […] The post DEA drug take back day is Saturday appeared first on Middlesboro News.

Kentucky State Police is accepting applications from individuals who want to join a law enforcement agency. “For over 75 years, the Kentucky State Police has safeguarded our great commonwealth and today we call upon a new generation to carry that torch by applying to become a state trooper,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “As a cadet, […] The post Applications open for new KSP cadet class appeared first on Middlesboro News.

By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist   Dear Dave, A few years ago, I had a real problem with credit card debt. Since then, I’ve gotten much better at handling my money, and I’m making about $80,000 a year. Two weeks ago, I received a letter about a credit card I had in 2020. The amount […] The post Dave Says: The walking debt appeared first on Middlesboro News.

A Woodbine man, who allegedly cut/stabbed corrections officers at the Whitley County Detention Center during an incident last week, was on parole for assaulting a probation and parole officer in Bell County in 2022, according to governmental records. The News Journal reports that Williamsburg Police are planning to charge Dylan Knuckles, 22, with five counts […] The post Woodbine man being charged with assaulting Whitley Co. jailers was on parole for previous assault of Bell Co. parole officer appeared first on Middlesboro News.

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.

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.

By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Over the past three decades, a state-managed fund has been a financial force behind the creation and expansion of parks, nature preserves and hunting grounds across Kentucky. The Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund, established in 1990 to provide a consistent source of funding for local governments, state agencies, nonprofits and […] The post Kentucky land conservation fund gets ‘new lease on life’ from lawmakers appeared first on Middlesboro News.

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.

By Al Cross Guest Commentator  George L. Atkins Jr., who died April 14 at age 82, was a politician for barely a decade. But he was a touchstone for modern Kentucky politics and historical currents that go back more than a century: the corrupting force of big business, voters’ desire for reform, the influence of […] The post Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins appeared first on Middlesboro News.

Special to the Middlesboro News Velma E. Dash, 78, of Lake Waynoka, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 11:00 AM, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 29, 2024 at Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, OH. Burial will follow at Brooksville […] The post Velma E. Dash appeared first on Middlesboro News.

The Pineville Independent School Board heard from teacher Kim Yates and a group of students who were able to make a special trip to the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation and the 9:57 Project. Yates explained that she was looking for a way to connect her students to 9/11 […] The post Group of Pineville students visit Flight 93 Memorial appeared first on Middlesboro News.

A Middlesboro man has been booked into the Bell County Detention Center on charges of violating a Kentucky EPO, trafficking in controlled substances-1st degree, 1st offense-greater than two grams (Methamphetamine), criminal mischief-1st degree, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest and menacing. WRIL reports that on Tuesday, April […] The post Middlesboro man jailed after threatening to kill woman, trafficking drugs appeared first on Middlesboro News.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope officially added another player to his roster on Tuesday. Drexel forward Amari Williams, the Coastal Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the past three seasons, officially joined the Wildcats. Williams made a visit to Lexington last weekend and made his decision known Tuesday. As a senior last season at […] The post Pope lands forward out of transfer portal appeared first on Middlesboro News.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host its semi-annual live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment on May 6. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. (ET), and the auction of surplus property and confiscated items will begin at 10 a.m. (ET). The auction will be held outdoors, rain […] The post Kentucky Wildlife auction surplus sale scheduled for May 6 appeared first on Middlesboro News.

The Department of the Interior announced Wednesday the awarding of $36.9 million in the first phase of formula grant funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri to clean up legacy pollution. Kentucky is receiving a $25 million award to plug and reclaim approximately 550 orphaned oil and gas wells. […] The post Ky. receives $25 million to reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells appeared first on Middlesboro News.

By Billy Holland Columnist Have you considered that most individuals are convinced that what they believe is true, and all who disagree with them are not as wise as they are? What is your personal view about this? May I ask, where did you discover your truth? Did God speak truth to you, or were […] The post Holland: The armor of God includes the belt of truth appeared first on Middlesboro News.

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $1.7 million to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC) to expand the institution’s capacity to provide training to meet the needs of business and industry and put graduates to work. This grant is a portion of the $65 million the Department has awarded 16 colleges in 14 […] The post SKCTC awarded $1.7 million from US Dept of Labor appeared first on Middlesboro News.

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.

Cooperative Christian Ministry will be holding a free drive-thru food distribution on Wednesday, April 24 at the old East End School on Ashbury Avenue in Middlesboro. Food distribution will start sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will continue until the food runs out. CCM only gets a limited number of boxes and it […] The post CCM drive-thru food distribution Wednesday at East End School appeared first on Middlesboro News.

YahooSports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek has Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard going No. 6 in the NBA draft to Toronto and teammate Rob Dillingham going No. 7 to Memphis. Many Kentucky fans were hoping Sheppard might return for a sophomore season but Peek knew better. “Anybody who thought he would come back because of NIL […] The post Analyst projects Sheppard to go north in NBA Draft appeared first on Middlesboro News.