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Middlesboro Schools host Appalachian Heritage Week
The Middlesboro Independent School District (MISD) hosted Appalachian Heritage Week, engaging K-8 students with an immersive celebration of Appalachian culture. The two-week event combined in-class learning with hands-on experiences. Through the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Promise Zone State Scale-Up initiative through Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), the students at Middlesboro Elementary School (MES) and Middlesboro […] The post Middlesboro Schools host Appalachian Heritage Week appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Taylor, Moberg meet in Commonwealth’s Attorney debate
The candidates for Bell County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Republican Mike Taylor and Democrat Jessie Moberg, met for a debate on Thursday evening at the Bell Theater hosted by Brian O’Brien and The Big One WRIL. Both candidates are practicing attorneys in Middlesboro. Taylor has had a private law firm there for 36 years and during his […] The post Taylor, Moberg meet in Commonwealth’s Attorney debate appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Support Gemma Lynn Runions at the Kentucky State Festival Pageant
Gemma Lynn Runions, the reigning Toddler Miss Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival and KMLF Most Photogenic, will be going to the Kentucky State Festival Pageant in November. Gemma is the daughter of Chelsie Lankford and Damian Runions of Arjay. She is in need of sponsors for her trip to the state pageant. A check or money […] The post Support Gemma Lynn Runions at the Kentucky State Festival Pageant appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Excused absentee voting starts Oct. 23
Bell County Clerk Debbie Gambrel took a moment during last week’s Commonwealth’s Attorney debate to remind everyone to get out and vote leading up to Election Day on November 5. “If you choose to vote on Election Day then you will vote in your home precinct. The voting hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. […] The post Excused absentee voting starts Oct. 23 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
LMU dedicates statue of A.A. and Ellen Myers
As part of Homecoming 2024, Lincoln Memorial University unveiled and dedicated a statue honoring Reverend A.A. and Ellen Myers. The Myers’ founded the Harrow School on the site of the current campus. Harrow’s transformation into LMU began when Reverend Myers solicited support from General O.O. Howard, who agreed to help turn the mountain school into […] The post LMU dedicates statue of A.A. and Ellen Myers appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Gov. Beshear announces plan to speed completion of Mountain Parkway expansion
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky will speed progress to complete the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion project thanks to a $116.3 million federal grant. The project will provide a safer, faster commute and support economic development throughout Eastern Kentucky. “Kentucky is continuing to move forward with essential projects […] The post Gov. Beshear announces plan to speed completion of Mountain Parkway expansion appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Relay for Life holds Boo Bash at Middlesboro Civic Center
Relay for Life of Bell County held a ‘Boo Bash for a Cure’ on Saturday evening at the Middlesboro Civic Center. The event featured a costume contest for kids as well as plenty of fun and games where people could win prizes and it’s all done to raise money for the American Cancer Society (Photos […] The post Relay for Life holds Boo Bash at Middlesboro Civic Center appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Wing Fling draws crowd to downtown Middlesboro
The annual Wing Fling Festival was held last Saturday in downtown Middlesboro and drew hundreds of visitors who were able to sample wings from 11 different teams competing for cash prizes. The event is put on each year by Middlesboro Main Street with help from their primary sponsors Bell County Tourism, Hearthside Bank and Smithfield. […] The post Wing Fling draws crowd to downtown Middlesboro appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Courthouse Square project moving along
Mayor Scott Madon provided an update on the Courthouse Square project during Monday’s Pineville City Council meeting. Work has progressed as all of the old pavement has been removed and the streets could have a base layer of asphalt in place by next week. “Wednesday night after the stores close on Pine Street they are […] The post Courthouse Square project moving along appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Pineville Independent celebrates KSA success
Pineville Independent School held a celebration on Friday, October 4, for surpassing their attendance goal of 94% for the year as well as their outstanding performance on the Kentucky Assessment scores. Pineville High School posted the second highest overall rating in the state and reached Level 5 or Blue, the highest level possible. The Middle […] The post Pineville Independent celebrates KSA success appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Sherry Lindsay credits her faith, following doctor’s orders for surviving breast cancer
For Sherry Lindsay, life in 2016 was a lot like the lives of many women in this day and age. She and her husband, Brian, were raising two kids, she had a full-time job working at the Social Security Office in Middlesboro and she was very involved in her church and community. “I was the […] The post Sherry Lindsay credits her faith, following doctor’s orders for surviving breast cancer appeared first on Middlesboro News.
ARH Hurricane Relief Fund extended to include cold weather items
The ARH Hurricane Relief Fund was established in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused catastrophic flooding in parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. As we learned first-hand following the devastating 2022 eastern Kentucky flood, recovery doesn’t take place over night. Residents were displaced, many left with only the clothes on their backs. Some families […] The post ARH Hurricane Relief Fund extended to include cold weather items appeared first on Middlesboro News.
UT Haslam Student Team takes top spot in 1st competition
The supply chain management team from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business recently won the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) 2024 Intermodal Case Study Competition in Long Beach, California. In the students’ first time competing together, the team overcame a strong field of contenders to gain the victory. The other competitors […] The post UT Haslam Student Team takes top spot in 1st competition appeared first on Middlesboro News.
SKCTC launches peer support specialist program for Knox County inmates
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College recently organized a successful Adult Peer Support Specialist training program for 15 participants at the Knox County Detention Center. The program aimed to equip participants with skills to build a career upon their release from incarceration. It was led by Jill Creech, SKCTC recruitment specialist; Derek Collins, SKCTC Knox Campus administrative […] The post SKCTC launches peer support specialist program for Knox County inmates appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Brock encourages home-owners to check their insurance
Bell County Judge Executive Albey Brock took a few minutes to speak about the recent storms and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene during Tuesday’s Fiscal Court meeting and encouraged home owners to make sure they are insured in case a similar storm ever comes here. “I want to encourage everybody to be more aware of […] The post Brock encourages home-owners to check their insurance appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Zaida Flanary crowned MHS Homecoming Queen
Middlesboro High School principal Jesse Allen crowns Miss Zaida Flanary as the MHS 2024 Football Homecoming Queen during the ceremony at halftime of Friday’s game against Harlan. (Photo by Danny Vaughn) The post Zaida Flanary crowned MHS Homecoming Queen appeared first on Middlesboro News.
MMS, MES students join Youth Advisory Council
Middlesboro Elementary and Middle Schools have announced the formation of their Student Council, a group of student leaders who will also serve as the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). These students will collaborate with city officials, offering fresh perspectives and ideas to address community needs. The students serving on the council include: Reese Rogers Jace […] The post MMS, MES students join Youth Advisory Council appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Pineville School Board Chairman praises Thompson’s leadership
James Golden, the chairman of the Pineville Independent Board of Education, sent out the following statement after last week’s release of KSA scores showed Pineville had the second highest rated high school in the state of Kentucky: At Pineville Independent we know that the single most important factor in student achievement is the quality of […] The post Pineville School Board Chairman praises Thompson’s leadership appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Southeast holds safety training on Middlesboro campus
Southeast Community & Technical College closed their Middlesboro campus from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2 for faculty and staff safety training. No outside guests or students were permitted on campus during the training. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff for their active participation in […] The post Southeast holds safety training on Middlesboro campus appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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