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Kentucky 9th among states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates
As a summer surge of the Coronavirus is underway across the country, a new study has revealed the states with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates among adults, and Kentucky has finished among the bottom 10. Personal injury lawyers at the Zinda Law Group analyzed data from CDC to find the percentage of people aged 18 […] The post Kentucky 9th among states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Dave Says: What’s best for me?
By Dave Ramsey Syndicated Columnist Dear Dave, I was talking to some friends the other day about wills and trusts. They seemed to have a variety of opinions, so can you straighten things out for me? I don’t have a will or a trust, and my financial situation is pretty simple. I just want […] The post Dave Says: What’s best for me? appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Vivian Fay Jones, 89
Vivian Fay Jones, 89, widow of Earl Jones, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. Born in Harlan, KY, she was the daughter of the late Shelby and Mary Hoskins Pillion. A retired clerk with the Bell County Library in Pineville, KY, she loved to paint, knit and sew. Most importantly, she cherished time with her […] The post Vivian Fay Jones, 89 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
National champion MHS cheerleaders honored with highway sign
The national champion MHS cheerleaders were honored on Thursday with the unveiling of a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet sign in front of the high school recognizing their achievement. State Rep. Adam Bowling and Mayor Boone Bowling were both on hand to read proclamations for the team. Adam Bowling shared the citation of achievement from the Kentucky […] The post National champion MHS cheerleaders honored with highway sign appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Summer programming enriches local youth
Summer was busy for regional youth at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, with themed children’s camps, the Upward Bound Math and Science program and the Southeast Scholars Summer Institute. “These camps provided a diverse range of educational and recreational opportunities, enriching the summer experience for participating youth,” said Elizabeth Bisceglia, academic coordinator and advisor […] The post Summer programming enriches local youth appeared first on Middlesboro News.
General Fund, Road Fund off to strong starts in fiscal years
Both Kentucky’s General Fund and Road Fund accounts got off to a good start in the fiscal year that began July 1, with substantial increases over a year ago, according to a report released by the State Budget Director’s Office on Monday. General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), […] The post General Fund, Road Fund off to strong starts in fiscal years appeared first on Middlesboro News.
State employee pleads to fraud charges
A former employee with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has pleaded guilty at U.S. District Court to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, misappropriating over $400,000. According to her plea agreement, between July 2021 and May 2023, 35-year-old Brittany Joyce May of Frankfort May was employed as an administrative specialist at […] The post State employee pleads to fraud charges appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Bryant aims to surprise again this season
Ty Bryant was the 2022 Paul Hornung Award winner given by the Louisville Quarterback Club to the state’s top football play and helped Frederick Douglass go 15-0 and win the 2022 Class 5A state title. Yet Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White recently admitted he was surprised that Bryant contributed the way he did as a […] The post Bryant aims to surprise again this season appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Wildlife cover
By Steve Roark Contributing Writer Requirements for good wildlife habitat can be broken down into three basic needs: water, food, and cover. While the need for water and food is pretty obvious, cover is more dynamic, and the need varies from day to day and season to season. Okay, here are the basics: […] The post Wildlife cover appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Braxton Ferguson receives D-1 scholarship offer
Just one week shy of being 13 years old and now transitioning into the 8th grade, Braxton Ferguson has already picked up his first D-1 offer in basketball. Braxton was granted special permission to be able to attend the Eastern Kentucky University all High School Elite Camp. Of the nearly 200 attendees for the session, […] The post Braxton Ferguson receives D-1 scholarship offer appeared first on Middlesboro News.
3 juveniles charged in Claiborne High School incident
Friday morning the New Tazewell Police Department charged three juveniles with being delinquent via Aggravated Rape in connection to an incident that took place at Claiborne High School, according to a release from District Attorney General Jared Effler. “This matter has been investigated by the New Tazewell Police Department with assistance from the Tazewell Police […] The post 3 juveniles charged in Claiborne High School incident appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Lady Lions look to take the next step after season of firsts in 2024
It may be too late to buy stock on the rise for Pineville on the volleyball court as we head into the 2024 season. The Mountain Lions are coming off a historic 18-win season which secured the best record in program history. They came up just short in the All “A” Classic and were the […] The post Lady Lions look to take the next step after season of firsts in 2024 appeared first on Middlesboro News.
KYTC moving quickly to remove Old Broadway Bridge in Frankfort
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is expediting the removal of the closed Old Broadway Bridge in Frankfort to ensure public safety and take steps to reopen Kentucky River traffic due to debris falling into the river and onto a nearby park. The Old Broadway Bridge, built around 1910, has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians […] The post KYTC moving quickly to remove Old Broadway Bridge in Frankfort appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Kentucky’s Safe at Home Program sees high participation rate since expansion
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that participation in Kentucky’s Safe at Home Program has increased by 460 percent in the first year since the General Assembly expanded the program at his request. “I am grateful to our state legislators for coming together across party lines to join us in protecting our most vulnerable […] The post Kentucky’s Safe at Home Program sees high participation rate since expansion appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Brea ready to make it rain
He was a two-time Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year last season at Dayton and had 38 double-digit scoring games in his four-year Dayton career. Koby Brea played 33 games where he hit three or more 3’s and was a career 43.4 percent 3-point shooter with 224 makes. Brea did all that despite not […] The post Brea ready to make it rain appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Tips for treating minor cuts and scrapes at home
By Julie Elder UK Healthcare Minor cuts and scrapes are common and can usually be treated and monitored at home. However, there are ways to promote healing and signs to look for that could signal infection and need further medical attention. It’s important to note that deeper cuts or more severe punctures and wounds […] The post Tips for treating minor cuts and scrapes at home appeared first on Middlesboro News.
KU removes light poles around Courthouse Square
Workers from Kentucky Utilities have been working hard this week to remove the old street lights and power poles around the Courthouse Square. The KU crew is pictured preparing a light pole at the corner of Pine Street and Kentucky Avenue to be taken down Thursday morning. The poles along Walnut Street and Kentucky Avenue […] The post KU removes light poles around Courthouse Square appeared first on Middlesboro News.
MFD trains with new extraction tools
Captain Nick Miracle and Captain Josh Keck led a training course for firefighters and EMTs from the Middlesboro Fire Department last week. They were certified on the proper use of new extraction tools so they can be safely used to remove windows or cut open doors to get to any injured person trapped following a […] The post MFD trains with new extraction tools appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Free yourself from the shackles of back pain
By Dr. Ronald S. Dubin Guest Columnist Low back pain (LBP) is a very common complaint that will affect everyone at some point. It can be an acute episode which resolves fairly quickly or chronic that is defined as greater than three months. Common causes of LBP include Arthritis, spinal stenosis or narrowing of […] The post Free yourself from the shackles of back pain appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Lady Cats hope to continue district domination despite graduation losses
By John Henson Contributing Sports Writer With four district titles in the past five years, including a 32-win season a year ago, the Bell County Lady Cats have been the dominant program in the 52nd District over that time span. One big reason for the Lady Cats’ success the past couple of years was their […] The post Lady Cats hope to continue district domination despite graduation losses appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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