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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.
Pineville council takes no action on medical cannabis
The Pineville City Council decided to take no action on medical cannabis at their regular meeting on Monday night. This means that the state law making medical cannabis legal starting next January will also go into effect in Pineville. Mayor Scott Madon and several council members held a town hall meeting in the Bell Theater […] The post Pineville council takes no action on medical cannabis appeared first on Middlesboro News.
UK wideout committed in paradise
Even before he made his visit to Kentucky, Ohio receiver Preston Bowman felt confident he was going to commit to the Wildcats. “This visit was top notch. Me and my family felt at home. Even my little cousins liked it,” said Bowman. “They made me feel like a priority and that they really wanted me. […] The post UK wideout committed in paradise appeared first on Middlesboro News.
KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential
The Kentucky Community and Technical System (KCTCS) says an estimated 290,000 Kentucky adults in the working-age population, or nearly 11% of people ages 18-64, do not have a high school diploma or GED credential. The lack of a diploma or GED can limit people’s job prospects and opportunities to enjoy a higher quality of life, […] The post KCTCS can help Kentucky adults earn GED credential 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.
Godbey: Be grateful you’re not a lobster
By Jack Godbey Columnist As we get older, it’s important to try and eat healthier. Back in the day, I could buy a can of Vienna sausages and a box of saltine crackers, and my evening was planned. However, these days, I try to make better choices. So, when my wife and I were […] The post Godbey: Be grateful you’re not a lobster 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.
4th of July fun!
The city of Harrogate celebrated the 4th of July on Thursday with an afternoon full of music, food and fun. Mayor Troy Poore welcomed everyone to the event at Harrogate City Park and Rev. Mike Humfleet opened the day with a word of prayer. Kids were able to enjoy inflatable water slides and free watermelon […] The post 4th of July fun! appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities
The move to allow medical cannabis facilities is progressing in three Kentucky communities. This week, Elizabethtown’s city council unanimously agreed to an ordinance to allow the facilities. That action came after the council considered an ordinance to deny medical marijuana businesses in the city limits, according to a report in the Elizabethtown News-Enterprise. In nearby […] The post Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) encourages anyone who observes wild turkeys in Kentucky during July or August to enter some basic information about their sightings into an online survey portal. According to KDFWR, data collected through this survey period will help the department to better understand turkey population trends over time. […] The post Wildlife department seeking information on wild turkeys 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.
Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you
By Billy Holland Columnist It’s reassuring to know that as a child of God, you are not alone in this world. Our gracious heavenly Father has promised that He is aware and interested in even the tiniest occurrences in your life and has promised to be with you always. Does this mean you will never […] The post Holland: Be encouraged, God will take care of you 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.
Pineville’s Independence Day celebration
The city of Pineville opened local Independence Day celebrations with fireworks on July 3. Main Street Pineville hosted several vendors around Courthouse Square and the Bell Theater held a free showing of JAWS. The post Pineville’s Independence Day celebration 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.
Kentucky teacher sentenced 22 years in prison over child pornography
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky has announced sentencings in two cases, one involving production of child pornography by a former high school teacher and coach with one of his students, the other was a case of COVID relief fund fraud. Andrew Zaheri, 40, a former Rowan County Senior High School […] The post Kentucky teacher sentenced 22 years in prison over child pornography appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Safety campaign on roads runs through July 31
As travel increases this summer, a safety program called “Not So Fast KY,” is designed to remind drivers to slow down and pay attention to posted speed limits, to keep all road users safe this month. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says speed limits are the law and enforceable if not obeyed. Driving over […] The post Safety campaign on roads runs through July 31 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Advice for today: Love one another
By Roger Lovette InsideSources.com Looking around these strange days, I am reminded of a story: This farmer trained his two prize roosters for the cockfight. The afternoon of the fight, he put his two roosters in a cage and drove his truck to the cockfight. When the farmer got there, he went to the back […] The post Advice for today: Love one another appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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