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Dave Says: Rewarding success
Dear Dave, My wife and I are trying hard to get out of debt and start controlling our finances. We’ve always given our kids allowances in the past, but we’ve been considering putting their allowances on hold until we pay off our debt and get in better shape financially. What do you think about this […] The post Dave Says: Rewarding success appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Stoops expects another close encounter against Gamecocks in SEC opener
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has survived several close calls against South Carolina in his tenure as coach of the Wildcats. He’s also lost a few, too, including a 17-14 setback to the Gamecocks last year in Columbia. Stoops is 8-4 overall against South Carolina, but the Wildcats have lost two straight to Shane Beamer’s squad. […] The post Stoops expects another close encounter against Gamecocks in SEC opener appeared first on Middlesboro News.
MHS hosting 11th annual Veterans Appreciation Bowl on Friday
This Friday night the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets will be at home to take on the Gate City Blue Devils in the annual Veterans Appreciation Bowl. Local veterans will be admitted free of charge. There will be a pregame cookout starting at 5 p.m., the game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and all of the […] The post MHS hosting 11th annual Veterans Appreciation Bowl on Friday appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Congressman Rogers invites students to compete in the Congressional App Challenge
SOMERSET— U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced the kick-off of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students. The challenge provides a national spotlight for Eastern Kentucky students who are learning to write code and design mobile apps. “Eastern Kentucky students have submitted excellent mobile app demos for the Congressional App […] The post Congressman Rogers invites students to compete in the Congressional App Challenge appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Gem City Cakes holds grand re-opening
Gem City Cakes held a grand re-opening last weekend after an extensive remodeling that was made possible through a $10,000 American Express Backing Small Business grant. “All of the paint outside is new, we got new lighting in our display window, we got a new bar, a TV and all of our tables and chairs […] The post Gem City Cakes holds grand re-opening appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Forgotten technology skills still useful
Using modern technology can be challenging to some folks like me. I used to be quite the expert in Windows 95, However, it seems technology kept moving forward and I didn’t. In fact, I bought a new phone recently and the salesman was telling me that the phone was the best thing since sliced bread. […] The post Forgotten technology skills still useful appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Hamdan pleased with UK’s offense in debut as Cats’ offensive coordinator
Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan was pleased with his debut as the new OC following a 31-0 win over Southern Mississippi last Saturday. Hamdan liked the way the team handled the adversity of a late start following a lengthy weather delay in a contest that lasted a little more than two quarters. “I’m certainly proud […] The post Hamdan pleased with UK’s offense in debut as Cats’ offensive coordinator appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park contributes $27.8 million to local economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 797,346 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2023 spent over $25.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $27.8 million. “I’m so proud that our […] The post Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park contributes $27.8 million to local economy appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Bell County Board of Education to hold special called meeting on Sept. 5
The Bell County Board of Education will conduct a Public Hearing Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 68.7 cents on real property and 69.3 cents on personal property. Immediately following the public hearing, the board of education will meet in a special […] The post Bell County Board of Education to hold special called meeting on Sept. 5 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Medical marijuana is on the ballot in over 100 counties and cities across Kentucky
More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November that asks voters if they want to allow businesses to operate as licensed medical marijuana growers, dispensaries, processors or compliance facilities, Joe Sonka and Justin Hicks report for Louisville Public Media. “While local governments for the majority of Kentucky’s population have […] The post Medical marijuana is on the ballot in over 100 counties and cities across Kentucky appeared first on Middlesboro News.
First case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky
Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and […] The post First case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Roark: Witch Hazel
Maybe you aren’t familiar with the plant, but perhaps you’ve noticed Witch Hazel as an ingredient found in after-shave lotion, skin ointments, eyewash, or hemorrhoid medication. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a small tree common in our forests. It usually only reaches 15 to 20 feet in height, and tends to have a thick, crooked […] The post Roark: Witch Hazel appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Stoops: Transfer QB Vandagriff ‘delivered’ in debut with Wildcats
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops wasn’t surprised by Brock Vandafriff’s debut last Saturday night. The Georgia transfer threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns, both career highs, in the Wildcats’ 31-0 win over Southern Mississippi in his first career collegiate start. He played in 13 games at Georgia the past two seasons, but appeared in […] The post Stoops: Transfer QB Vandagriff ‘delivered’ in debut with Wildcats appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Former Bell County Judge Executive Jennifer Jones passes away
Jennifer Jones, a former Bell County Judge Executive and a pioneer in community leadership, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the age of 83. “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Judge Jennifer Jones. I have known Jennifer both personally and professionally for decades. She was such a great lady, a wonderful […] The post Former Bell County Judge Executive Jennifer Jones passes away appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Former Bell Co. Sheriff Harold Harbin passes away
Former Bell County Sheriff Millard Harold Harbin passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Mr. Harbin was elected in 1994 and served as sheriff for nine years. Current Bell County Sheriff Mitch Williams remembers Harbin as “kind, humble, honest, and fair.” “He was a great sheriff to the people of Bell County and a friend […] The post Former Bell Co. Sheriff Harold Harbin passes away appeared first on Middlesboro News.
9 businesses receive KDA Buy Local lifetime award
Nine businesses have received the lifetime award for their commitment to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Buy Local program, according to Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell. Buy Local is an incentive program rewarding restaurants and other food service participants for enhancing their menus with locally sourced Kentucky Proud® ingredients. Introduced in 2006 as […] The post 9 businesses receive KDA Buy Local lifetime award appeared first on Middlesboro News.
KSP, local agencies have wild chase on Sunday
Kentucky State Police (KSP) and local law enforcement agencies were involved in a multi-county pursuit during the holiday weekend involving two stolen vehicles that landed a Louisville man in the hospital after supposedly ingesting an unknown amount of heroin. Around 7:30 Sunday evening, KSP Post 4 in Elizabethtown received a call from the Nelson County […] The post KSP, local agencies have wild chase on Sunday appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Geri-Antics: Let’s talk about self-checkout
By Anne Carmichael Columnist Let’s talk about the self-checkout trend at superstores. Eight years ago, I made a conscious decision to retire. I did not, however, decide to return to work as a cashier at our local superstore. Oh, I’m good at it, I’ve learned to find the barcodes and zip right through a full […] The post Geri-Antics: Let’s talk about self-checkout appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Cats blank Golden Eagles
The kickoff for Kentucky’s season opener took longer than expected Saturday night. Because of inclement weather, the contest against Southern Mississippi was delayed by two hours and 20 minutes and didn’t begin until 10:05 p.m. Another weather-related stoppage occurred at the 9:56 mark of the third quarter with the Wildcats leading 31-0. After a 40-minute […] The post Cats blank Golden Eagles appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Middlesboro man charged with murder after stabbing
A Middlesboro man is in jail after an early Friday morning incident that led to the death of another individual. 45-year-old Tyrone Wilson has been charged in the stabbing death of 45-year-old Ronnie Mink also of Middlesboro, according to a report from WRIL. The incident took place a short time before 1:00 a.m. in the […] The post Middlesboro man charged with murder after stabbing appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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