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HCHS boys place seventh, girls 24th in 2A state track meet - Harlan Enterprise

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HCHS boys place seventh, girls 24th in 2A state track meet - Harlan Enterprise

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Harlan County junior Jayce Brown placed second in the state in the pole vault. By Abby Sherman Contributing Writer The Harlan County track team had outstanding performances on Saturday while competing in the KHSAA Track and Field State Championship at Lexington. The Bears finished seventh overall, the highest finish any county team has ever achieved. The Lady Bears placed 24th. “I’m so proud of these kids for their performances today. The weathe…Read Article

Bears split summer scrimmages against 14th Region opponents - Harlan Enterprise

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Bears split summer scrimmages against 14th Region opponents - Harlan Enterprise

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Facing two of the 14th Region’s top teams, the Harlan County Black Bears split varsity scrimmages on Tuesday at HCHS with a 62-42 win over Knott Central and a 54-48 loss to Perry Central. It was the first summer loss for the Bears in five scrimmages. Senior guard Reggie Cottrell scored 20 points to lead the Bears against Knott. Kaden Jones added 10, while Trent Cole and Hayden Grace tossed in nine each. Brennan Blevins scored six. Tucker Curtis …Read Article

County to reexamine Portal 31 Welcome Center renovations - Harlan Enterprise

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County to reexamine Portal 31 Welcome Center renovations - Harlan Enterprise

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The Harlan County Fiscal Court agreed to step back and reevaluate a project at the Portal 31 Welcome Center in the Lynch community during a recent meeting. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley called on Scott Noel of Summitt Engineering to update the magistrates on the status of bids for the project. Noel told the court one contractor was still interested in the job, but would need some time to prepare a bid. “Last court meeting, we agreed t…Read Article

Golf classic breaks scholarship funding record - Harlan Enterprise

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Neither thunder nor rain could stop the momentum behind this year’s Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic, held at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Cumberland. Hosted by the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Education Foundation, the annual event netted a record-breaking $18,770—the largest total in its history—to benefit the Lillian Faye Simpson Scholarship Fund. All proceeds benefit the Lillian Faye Simpson Scholarship Fund, which provi…Golf · Harlan Read Article

Margaret Jean (Hawkins) Whitted - Harlan Enterprise

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Margaret Jean (Hawkins) Whitted, of Brandon, FL, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1932; she married Lawrence (Pete) Whitted on December 1, 1950, and they were in their seventy-fifth year of marriage. Preceded in death by her parents, and three siblings, she leaves her husband Pete, daughter, Julie Atkins (Robert Atkins, M.D.), four grandchildren, Annie (Lilienthal) Mason (Matt), Sasha (Atkins) Voss (Taylor), Case…Harlan · Harlan Read Article

Daniels, Saylor lead Dragons during Class A state track meet - Harlan Enterprise

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Izack Saylor had the top finish for Harlan at the Class A state track meet on Thursday, placing second in the high jump. The Harlan High School track team traveled to Lexington to compete in the KHSAA Track and Field State Championship on Thursday. “Thursday was a great experience. It was our third time as coaches making it there,” Harlan track coach Trent McKenzie said. To lead the Dragons, Izack Saylor earned a medal by placing second in high …Harlan · Harlan Read Article

Bobby Earl Middleton, 60 - Harlan Enterprise

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Bobby Earl Middleton, 60, of Lansing, Michigan, formally from Harlan County Kentucky. Born August 4, 1964 passed away Monday May 26,2025. Bobby is survived by his mother Ada Saylor Pittman, his brother Joe Middleton, two stepsisters Lisa and Karen Douglas and a foster brother Ha’ Van Le. There will be a celebration of life Friday June 6th @ Fitzgerald Park Grand Ledge Michigan from 12-4 P.M.If you would like the address to send a card please con…Harlan · Harlan Read Article

Traffic stop ends in drug arrest - Harlan Enterprise

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A Harlan County man is facing charges after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine following a traffic stop. James Gooden, 61, of Dayhoit, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on May 14. According to a press release, on May 14, Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Carmical was conducting a drug trafficking investigation when he performed a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Gooden on US 119. Gooden was arrested on …Methamphetamine · Harlan Read Article

HIGH SCHOOL BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN HARLAN COUNTY, KY

HARLAN, KY - Harlan County Sheriff Chris Brewer reports that: On Tuesday, May 20th around 9:00 pm Deputy Caleb Carmical responded to a residence in the Baxter community to serve a warrant on Donald Wynn for burglary at Harlan County High School facilities. Read More …Harlan · Harlan Read Article

Ruth Thornsberry Honeycutt, 96 - Harlan Enterprise

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Ruth Thornsberry Honeycutt, 96, of Harlan, died May 28, 2025. The post Ruth Thornsberry Honeycutt, 96 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.Harlan · Harlan Read Article

Michael “Hoss” Christopher Pace, 41 - Harlan Enterprise

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Michael “Hoss” Christopher Pace, 41, of Grays Knob, died May 28, 2025. The post Michael “Hoss” Christopher Pace, 41 appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.Harlan · Harlan Read Article

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