sports
VAUGHT: Young star ready to shine for UK
By Jamie Vaught Contributing columnist Going into this COVID-19 hoops season, superstar guard BJ Boston is considered UK’s most celebrated freshman. But the Big Blue ...
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Harlan County teachers publish Spanish textbook with focus on Appalachian region
Two Spanish teachers at Harlan County High School have written and published a Spanish I textbook. The book, ...
KSP Post 10 rape case leads to arrest
A man was recently arrested in association with a rape case from 2017, after Kentucky State Police Post ...
Most of KY in ‘red’ category, Harlan incidence rate at 48.9
With most of Kentucky in the critical category on the state incidence map for COVID-19, Judge-Executive Dan Mosley ...
Courthouse news for Nov. 25, 2020
Compiled by Paul Lunsford MARRIAGE LICENSE • Blake Nathaniel Gladson, of Benham, to McKenzie Hope Bundy, of Benham. ...
sports
PHOTO: Cox battles for ball against Knox Central
Harlan’s Dylan Cox battled for a loose ball against Knox Central in middle school basketball action Friday. Cox led the Dragons with 13 points in ...
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News
Medicaid fraud charges for owner of Harlan rehab facility
BY TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today A two-year investigation has led to federal health care fraud charges against the owner of rehabilitation facilities in eastern Kentucky. ...
by Whitney Leggett, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:06 pm
Sports
Johnson Central defends title in 46-8 victory
By Paul Lunsford, Contributing Writer Defending state champ Johnson Central rolled up 414 total yards of offense on Friday to claim a 46-8 win over ...
by Whitney Leggett, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:04 pm
Sports
Harlan falls to Pineville in middle school action
By Paul Lunsford, Contributing Writer Pineville’s seventh and eighth-grade team has two outstanding players of the future, The Lions got 23 points from Sawyer Thompson ...
by Whitney Leggett, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:03 pm
Opinion
GLASS: We need our communities to take COVID-19 as seriously as our schools have
By Jason Glass Commissioner of Education and Chief Learner Public education is a decidedly social endeavor. The things most graduates treasure from their school years ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:38 pm
Calendar
What’s Goin’ On
The Harlan Enterprise will publish local events in the community calendar for free as space allows. We do not accept submissions via phone. All submissions ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:05 pm
News
Courthouse news – Nov. 18
DISTRICT COURT CASES Oscar Whitehead, 40, theft by deception (under $500) – pleaded not guilty, jury trial set Feb. 9. Christopher P. Gilbert, 32, possession ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:02 pm
education
BME announces honor roll students
The following students were named to the honor roll at Black Mountain Elementary School for the first nine weeks grading period. An asterisk denotes A ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:00 pm
News
Mountain Masters event canceled due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Over the past three decades, the Festival of the Mountain Masters has taken place during the holiday season to promote local artisans and flood Harlan ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:54 pm
News
Harlan cases continue to surge, totals second-highest weekly
Over the course of the last three weeks, coronavirus numbers have continued to climb in Harlan County, which recorded its second-highest week with 60 new ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:52 pm
News
Churches continue taking donations for Operation Christmas Child
The Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, began Monday with volunteers across America setting up drop-off locations at local churches to collect donations for children ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:50 pm
News
Operation Christmas Child kicks off next week
Lynch Church of God and Verda Baptist Church will serve as a Dropoff Centers, utilizing contactless curbside service, for Operation Christmas Child during this year’s ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 13, 2020 2:33 pm
News
Local gives back to frontline workers with ‘Blessing Bags’
Since the start of the pandemic in Harlan County, Ashley Cozart-Brassfield said the Lord had laid it upon her heart to give back and show ...
by Emily Sargent, Thursday, November 12, 2020 5:37 pm
Lifestyle
SARGENT: Exercising my right to vote for the first time made me proud to be an American
Like many Americans, I had the opportunity to utilize my right to vote this Election Day. Oddly enough, it was the first time I had ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:31 pm
News
Loyall man killed in crash on 119
A collision on US 119 left one man dead Wednesday after the vehicle he was in struck a garbage truck. A press release from the Kentucky ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:20 pm
News
Data collected from Harlan could help internet service in future, Surber says
The monthly Harlan County Chamber of Commerce meeting invited Scott Surber with the Center for Rural Development to discuss preliminary data gathered in the Harlan ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:17 pm
Opinion
GLASS: Reaching and serving Kentucky’s homeless children and youth
By Jason Glass Commissioner of Education November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time for us to bring attention to the prevalence of homeless ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 9, 2020 3:09 pm
sports
Montanaro hits game-winner as Harlan claims overtime win
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer The Harlan Green Dragons captured their first victory of the season last week, a 51-49 overtime win at Middlesboro. Nate ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 9, 2020 2:56 pm
sports
Black Bears take down East Jessamine in Friday’s 38-21 victory
Harlan County tailback Demarco Hopkins worked through the East Jessamine defense in Friday’s game. Hopkins ran for 175 yards and scored three touchdowns in the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 9, 2020 2:50 pm
News
USDA awards grants, loans to local entities preventing 100+ job loss
With the help of a CARES Act Business and Industry loan guarantee to industries in Harlan County, over 100 jobs will be saved from the ...
by Emily Sargent, Monday, November 9, 2020 2:18 pm
News
Harlan County 2020 Election Results
(Note: All results are preliminary as votes are still being counted throughout the week.) PRESIDENT — Donald Trump/Mike Pence: 9,363 — Joe Biden/Kamala Harris: 1,491 ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:05 pm
News
UK women’s basketball star selects local teacher for SEC grant
University of Kentucky student-athlete Blair Green recently selected Greg Longworth, a math teacher at Harlan County High School, as the recipient of a $3,500 SEC ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:04 pm
News
Harlan County Chamber of Commerce announces winners to be awarded at Virtual Awards Gala Oct. 29
The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce (www.harlancountychamber.com) announced its annual award winners that will receive recognition at its Virtual Awards Gala at 6 p.m. Thursday ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:58 pm
News
Daily totals of COVID-19 lowest since mid-August, Mosley says
With other parts of the state reporting higher numbers of coronavirus cases per day, Harlan County’s has dropped to the lowest rate reported since mid-August, ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:49 pm
Feature
PHOTOS: Get outta town!
Mountains in southeastern Kentucky are a staple to the region, and that includes Knobby Rock in Harlan County. Situated high above numerous ridges in Blanton ...
by Emily Sargent, Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:36 am
Feature
Pet of the Week for Oct. 21, 2020
Marcus is the Harlan County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week for Oct. 21. He is a 3-month-old kitten who loves to climb, play with ...
by Emily Sargent, Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:34 am
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