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KYTC shares paving plans at Fiscal Court meeting
Justin Green from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet went over paving projects the state has either started or that were being planned for Bell County at Tuesday’s Fiscal Court meeting. He explained that for the 2024-25 Rural Secondary Road Program Bell County had $747,427 in funds available for road projects. The funds have been allocated for […] The post KYTC shares paving plans at Fiscal Court meeting appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Brock ‘hopeful’ about Lewis Ridge hydroelectric plant
Judge Executive Albey Brock provided an update on the status of Rye Devlopoment’s plan for a hydro-electric plant that would go in the Balkan/Blackmont community during Tuesday’s Bell County Fiscal Court meeting. “It’s a multi-billion dollar project and I spoke to a person with the Public Service Commission at the Governor’s Luncheon (during the Mountain […] The post Brock ‘hopeful’ about Lewis Ridge hydroelectric plant appeared first on Middlesboro News.
‘Porch Pirate’ sought by KSP
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) post in Henderson is looking for an alleged “Porch Pirate,” who was apparently caught in the act by the victim’s home security camera earlier this month. The KSP says they are asking for help from the public in identifying the woman in the photo that accompanies this story. Troopers […] The post ‘Porch Pirate’ sought by KSP appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Shemekia Copeland live at Levitt
Six-time Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland and her band put on a wonderful show on July 4th at the Levitt AMP Middlesboro Music Series. Her blend of Blues and Americana had a large crowd on their feet, up and dancing by the end of the performance. The free concert series continues this Thursday with the McCrary […] The post Shemekia Copeland live at Levitt appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future
Kentucky coach Mark Pope appreciates what John Calipari did during his tenure at UK. “Cal is one of the great coaches who ever coached,” Pope said. “He went to four Final Fours in five years, coached a billion draft picks and represented Kentucky really, really well and gave his heart and soul to this place.” […] The post Pope appreciates past but looks ahead to future appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Middlesboro 4th of July celebrations
The city of Middlesboro celebrated Independence Day with their annual cookout at the community center and pool. The day ended with a spectacular fireworks display across from the Kroger parking lot on US 25E. The post Middlesboro 4th of July celebrations appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Mark Edward Turner, 59
Mark Edward Turner, age 59, Somerset, KY (Formerly of Middlesboro) passed away July 2, 2024 in Somerset, KY. He was born on October 4, 1964 in Middlesboro, KY the son of Roselie and Ken Thacker of Harrogate, TN. He is survived by his parents, Roselie and Ken Thacker; son, Mark Edward Turner, II of Colorado; […] The post Mark Edward Turner, 59 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Former Cat punches ticket to Paris
Former University of Kentucky star Masai Russell is now headed to her first Olympics and has a great chance to win a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles which just makes the story of how she got to Kentucky even more remarkable. She was an eight-time national champion and 2018 Gatorade Athlete of the […] The post Former Cat punches ticket to Paris appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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