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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 ...
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Bell County Board of Education votes unanimously for significant increase in teacher pay
The Bell County Board of Education has voted unanimously to implement a substantial pay raise for the upcoming ...
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Crater of Hope honors graduates Jodi Davis and Abbie Young
Crater of Hope honored two young ladies with a surprise graduation party at their regular board meeting Monday ...
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Bell County Hall of Fame class of 2023-24
The Bell County Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony and dinner for the class of 2023-24 on ...
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Bob Dixon appointed as new agency manager of Bell County Farm Bureau
Bob Dixon has been appointed as a new agency manager with Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance at the ...
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Kentucky attorney general leading GOP effort against new Title IX rules over gender
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman is leading a new multi-state lawsuit ...
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Middlesboro man faces drugs and gun charges
A Middlesboro man who was wanted for vehicle thefts was arrested on Tuesday and additionally charged with fleeing ...
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Lady Lions stretch win streak to five
Lady Lions stretch win streak to five The Pineville Lady Lions continued their streak of strong play by ...
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Vaping, substance use spikes in Ky. schools
The number of drug, alcohol and tobacco events recorded by schools have increased in schools at all levels ...
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May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month
Whether you ride, pedal or drive, Kentuckians are reminded that May is National Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness ...
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Baylor broadcaster says Cats fans will love Alvin Brooks III
Kentucky native John Morris has been the signature voice of Baylor athletics for almost 30 years and while ...
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29 school districts participating in Summer Boost program
Twenty-nine school districts will be participating in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between ...
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Virtual reality could help treat eating disorders, Louisville researchers say
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky researchers are developing and expanding a virtual reality treatment for eating disorders ...
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Holland: Knowledge and obedience are not the same
By Billy Holland Columnist It’s wonderful to be positive-minded and appreciate that God is good all the ...
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SKCTC welcomes interim president Dr. Patsy Jackson
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles has announced the appointment of Dr. Patsy Jackson as interim president of Southeast Kentucky ...
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Pope adds veteran guards from San Diego State, Oklahoma
Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s first roster is starting to come together with the addition of two more guards ...
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Judge dismisses ethics violations against former Secretary of State Grimes
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes was cleared Monday by Franklin ...
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Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says
An Attorney General’s Opinion released on Monday addresses whether people on home incarceration may be arrested and charged ...
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Godbey: Everything is a matter of perspective
By Jack Godbey Columnist I have always been a guy who loves a rainy day. I woke up ...
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Lions counting on senior leadership for solid season
By Shane Shackleford Contributing Sports Writer Coming off a better than expected 8-10 season, the Pineville Mountain Lions ...
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CGNHP hosts Pioneer Weekend
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park held a celebration of America’s frontier during Pioneer Weekend this past Friday, Saturday ...
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Exercise your right to vote this May
By Justin Howard For The Middlesboro News Every election season, the buzz around the presidential race is ...
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Lady Cats bounce back to even series against Middlesboro
Staff Report One day after a tough one-run loss at Middlesboro, the Bell County Lady Cats bounced back ...
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Fast strong, strong finish help Bell edge HCHS to complete sweep
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer Bell County scored the first five runs but then needed to score ...
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City holds strategic planning workshop
A group of about 75 interested citizens came out on Thursday evening for the City of Middlesboro’s strategic ...