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The Flash Steelworks building under construction in Middlesboro.

Community Economic Development grant benefits Flash Steel

November 23, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Community Services (OCS) awarded a Community Economic Development (CED) grant to...

Bell County senior running back Daniel Thomas was carried off by offensive linemen Brayden Dunn and Braydon Thomas after Friday's game. Thomas broke Kentucky's all-time records for rushing yards and points scored in a season during the Bobcats' overtime win.

Thomas sets Kentucky records for rushing yards, points scored in a...

November 23, 2023

It was a special night for senior running back Daniel Thomas. He ran for 287 yards, four touchdowns and four 2-point conversions — including a...

From left: Doug Bayless of Vets Serving Vets, Middlesboro American Legion Post Commander Jim Davis, MPD Lt. Floyd Patterson, Middlesboro Fire Chief Robert England, VFW State Judge Advocate Jonathan Allen, City Council member Jade Robertson and Mayor Boon Bowling break ground for a new 9/11- War on Terror monument that is being added to the Veteran’s Park in front of Middlesboro City Hall. The ground-breaking was held on Veteran’s Day.
Father Isaac McKenzie from St. Mary’s Epsicopal Church gave an invocation, the MHS JROTC Color Guard presented the colors and the MHS band played the National Anthem.
MPD Officer Bucky Harris served as the host for the event.

Grounbreaking for new 9/11 monument at Veteran’s Park

November 17, 2023

Middlesboro senior receiver Kam Wilson hauls in a deep ball over a Paintsville defender during Friday’s game. Wilson caught eight passes for 133 yards and a touchdown in a 40-14 win.
(Photos courtesy Danny Vaughn)

Jackets roll past Tigers 40-14

November 17, 2023

The Middldsboro Yellow Jacket stayed hot last Friday as they jumped out to a quick 16-0 lead and rolled to a 40-14 win over Paintsville to advance...

Daniel Thomas gets blocks from Blake Evan (24) and Kaleb Miller (22) as he runs for a first down. Thomas gained 75 of his 249 yards during a 16-play drive that ran the final 8:37 seconds off the clock of Friday’s 24-22 playoff win at Belfry.

Bobcats hold off Belfry 24-22

November 17, 2023

BELFRY — The Bell County Bobcats exorcised some demons from their recent past on Friday as they went to Belfry and knocked off the Pirates 24-22 to...

Nagle elected Circuit Judge

November 10, 2023

Middlesboro attorney Keith Nagle has been elected as Bell County’s next Circuit Court Judge. Nagle came out on top in a hotly contested race to...

This smoke was from the wildfire reported on Friday at Bradford Town Spur off Highway 221. While members of the Bell County Volunteer Fire Department worked to keep flames from nearby homes, the Division of Forestry went up the mountain to try and create fire lines.
(Photos courtesy BCVFD)

Series of wildfires plague Bell County

November 10, 2023

Since Friday afternoon the Bell County Volunteer Fire Department has been busy batling a series a wildfires across the county. The department...

A little one enjoyed watching her balloon during last Wednesday’s balloon release at Presbyterian Field in remembrance of domestic violence victims.

(Photos by Emily Cole)

Balloons released to remember victims of Domestic Violence

November 3, 2023

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, advocacy leaders are looking to continue their work of spreading awareness and taking care...

Free Little Libraries, like this one in front of the lodge at Pine Mountain State Park, are popping up all over Pineville thanks to Pineville’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy.

A total of 7 Free Little Libraries installed in and around Pineville

November 3, 2023

Pineville Innovative Approaches to Literacy has been partnering with the City of Pineville to spread the importance of literacy in our...

Bell County Circuit Judge candidates debate

November 3, 2023

The Big One 106.3 WRIL and Brian O’Brien hosted a debate for the Bell County Circuit Judge candidates on Thursday at the Bell Theater. Keith Nagle,...

Roan steps down from Main Street Pineville

October 27, 2023

After ten years and a lot of success in bringing life back into Pineville’s downtown, Jacob Roan is stepping down as the executive director of Main...

Members of the Pineville Chapter #89 Order of the Eastern Star gathered for a group photo following Saturday’s 115th birthday celebration.

Pineville Order of the Eastern Star chapter celebrates 115 years

October 27, 2023

A statewide birthday celebration and fall fellowship was celebrated on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Masonic Lodge Hall located at 222 Kentucky...

Middlesboro High School juniors Aieza Ahmad and Kayla Heck have been accepted into MIT’s Beaver Works outreach program.

2 MHS students accepted into prestigious MIT program

October 20, 2023

Thanks to a partnership between Middlesboro Schools and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), two students from Middlesboro High School...

Middlesboro senior quarterback Cayden Grigsby steps out of a tackle and changes direction to get to the sideline on the way to a 21-yard touchdown run during action in Friday’s game. Grigsby ran for 101 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries and completed 11 of 15 passes for 253 yards and four TDs in the Jackets 37-8 win over Williamsburg.

Jackets rout Williamsburg 37-8 to claim District 7 title

October 20, 2023

There’s a new sheriff in town in Class A District 7. Senior quarterback Cayden Grigsby threw for four touchdowns — three to Kam Wilson — and ran...

Bell County Clerk Debbie Gambrel was recently at Bell County High School to answer student questions and help them get registered to vote. She is pictured helping student Halle Jones get registered.

Excused absentee voting starts October 25th

October 13, 2023

The November 7th General Election is right around the corner. The portal for mail-in absentee ballots is open through October 24 and Excused...

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