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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroThe Oakland Golden Grizzlies orchestrated a stunning 80-76 upset over the Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. This loss has amplified the scrutiny on head coach John Calipari, marking the fifth consecutive season Kentucky has failed to advance past the first weekend of the tournament.See the Story
The Pulse of March Madness: Inside the Sweet 16
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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroThe 16th annual Fish Fest will be Saturday, April 13. The event is sponsored by the Bell County Fiscal Court, City of Middlesboro, A-1 Septic, and Tri-State Veterans. Children 15 and under are allowed to fish for free with rods and reels and various baits.See the Story
16th annual Fish Fest set for April 13
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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroBell County baseball program has struggled through four straight losing seasons and eight over the last 10. First-year coach Jeff Sziksai is taking a one-day-at-a-time approach. He inherits a squad that finished 4-25 last year but returns most of the players who gained valuable experience.See the Story
Sziksai begins rebuilding job as new coach at Bell County
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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroBell County lost five players from a year ago, including standout pitcher Malaya Ausmus. The Lady Cats have started slow with the graduation losses with a 1-5 mark going into Tuesday's game against Williamsburg. Coach David Teague expects the 52nd District to be balanced once again this year after a 2023 season when every team in the district had at least three district losses.See the Story
Lady Cats must rebuild on the run after graduation losses
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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroAdventHealth just opened a new clinic in Pineville in January. Advent operates clinics and hospitals in nine states with over 92,000 employees. The company started at the tiny Oneida Mountain Hospital from the 1920s up until 1971 when AdventHealth was formed. Advent is working on an app that allows patients to be connected to 24-hour care.See the Story
AdventHealth featured at Chamber’s Lunch & Learn
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Facebook · MiddlesboroThe Bell County Sheriff’s Department has issued a scam alert after receiving multiple complaints about calls for “Federal Jury Duty.” According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, the caller tells a would-be victim that they are with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department and they have a warrant out for their arrest for not appearing for jury duty. The Sheriff’s Department does not contact the public by phone, email, or social media messe…See the Story
Bell Co. Sheriff’s Dept. warns of phone scam
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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroThe Middlesboro Board of Education recognized the high school and middle school academic teams at Tuesday's meeting. Both teams won district and regional Governor's Cup titles this year with the middle school team going on to place 10th at their state competition. Coach Richie Rogers said this year was about setting goals for the team to achieve.See the Story
School Board honors MHS, MMS academic teams
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Middlesboro · MiddlesboroThe Middlesboro City Council adopted a resolution for a Crumb Rubber Derivative Grant. The resolution allows the city to apply for a grant to get blue padding for the playground at the park. The council also approved entering into an employment agreement with Samuel Davie as a specialized Codes Enforcement Lawyer.See the Story
Grant will help city put in new surface at Lincoln Park
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