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Quilt Winner - Pineville Opportunity Store Contest
he winner of the Pineville Opportunity Store Quilt Contest is Tina Miracle.   She received a $50 and a $25 gift card to the Pineville Opporunity Store.     Thanks to Pamela Renee …
Once Upon A Saturday Kicks Off At The Pineville - Bell County Public Library
We want to thank everyone who came out for our Once Upon a Saturday kickoff!   We had the best time with each and every one of you all and thank you for reading with us today. We loved …
Busic Joins Southeast Family Practice As Their New Psychiatric Mental Practitioner
We are excited to welcome and introduce, Tom Busic, who joins our provider team as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Tom will be offering medication management to those with …
Sports
    • Decisions, Decisions

      (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. …

    • Pressure, Served Blue

      (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Sometimes you can want something so badly that wanting it becomes part of the problem. Kentucky volleyball got a …

    • Eye of the Storm

      (LEXINGTON, KY.) – “I called it,” said NO ONE. At least no one I know. Not after the second half against Alabama last week, when …

    • Will Stein Is Not Holding Anything Back

      (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Will Stein apparently isn't much for holding things back. Not plays. Not personnel. Not opinions. And, …

Obituaries
Karen Miracle Torez
Karen Miracle Torez, age 73, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Harlan, KY, on …
David Elige Tongue Hensley
David Elige “Tongue” Hensley, of East Jellico, passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in London at the age of 68.   He was born on April 30, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son …
Donald Mills
Donald Mills, 83 of Arjay, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at home.   He was born in Blanche on September 18, 1942, a son of the late Taylor and Creasie Bailey Mills.   Donald …
Barbara Jean Stewart
Barbara Jean Stewart, 87, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Corryton surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Harlan County on March 20, 1939, to Edith …
Opinion
Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …
Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court.   Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …
Nolan Group Media Offers Career Opportunities Across the Region For many hardworking individuals across southeastern and south-central Kentucky, long hours, unpredictable schedules, and weekend …
g up to prepare for a new life in the new year. Spring makes me appreciate the delicate things of life. Today I want to share with you a recipe that embodies the airiness of the season we are in. …
There’s nothing like barreling down the lake in the spring or summer at 5:00 in the morning. The cool mist will wake up anyone. But it’s not really the air that is alarming, it’s the …

The Pastor’s Pen

We all have a certain amount of time that we will live. Some will live longer than others. Some will live to be 100 while others never make it to their first birthday. Death comes to all ages, …

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How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
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10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.