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Harlan reports 10 more cases on Friday

For Harlan County’s COVID-19 report on Friday, Judge-Executive Dan Mosley said health officials received confirmation of 10 new ... Read more | Add your comment

Mosley announces six new positives for Thursday

Judge-Executive Dan Mosley announced six new COVID-19 cases on Thursday during an update for Harlan County. He is ... Read more | Add your comment

Harlan ARH employee tests positive for COVID-19

Locals who recently visited the emergency room at Harlan ARH may receive a call from the Harlan County ... Read more | Add your comment

News

Meet the Candidates: Who will represent the 84th District?

(Note: This is part two of a three-part series. For part three of Meet the Candidates, don’t miss next week’s edition.) In part two of ... Read more | Add your comment

by Emily Sargent.

sports

Bears defeat visiting Tigers 56-33

By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer After a 42-0 loss last week at home against Wayne County, Harlan County coach Eddie Creech was determined to rediscover ... Read more | Add your comment

by Staff Reports.

Opinion

LETTER: Right-to-Work laws would be bad for state of Kentucky

Dear Editor: I was disappointed to see an opinion in the Harlan Enterprise praising Right-to-Work laws. These laws are meant to divide workers, and the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:03 pm

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Green Dragons takes the ‘W’ after battle with Pirates

BEREA — The Pirates were in an almost perfect position to wrap up a hard-earned victory Friday at home. Harlan’s fourth turnover of the game ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:57 pm

Feature

Barbara Bailey retires after 41 years of news anchoring at WKYT

Harlan native Barbara Bailey signed off for the last time at WKYT on Friday after a 41-year career in broadcasting. Bailey, Kentucky’s longest-serving television news ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:44 pm

Feature

‘We all loved her’ – Harlan County mourns loss of Dr. Carolyn Sundy, SKCTC Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

Locals across the community are mourning the loss of Dr. Carolyn Sundy, who was vice president of diversity and inclusion at Southeast Community and Technical ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:35 pm

education

Technology help desk formed to assist students, parents

A help desk is now available in the Harlan County Public School District to assist students and parents with various technology-related issues. Technology Director Brent ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:43 pm

News

KSP honors lab staff during National Forensic Science Week

National Forensic Science Week is Sept. 20-26, which is a time to recognize the importance of forensic science in law enforcement and the hard work ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:36 pm

Feature

Sept. 25 declared ‘Barbara Bailey Day’ in Harlan County

Retiring as Kentucky’s longest-serving TV news anchor, Barbara Bailey will be remembered for years to come as Sept. 25 was declared the official Barbara Bailey ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:26 pm

News

Meet the Candidates: Harlan Chamber holds second bi-annual candidates forum

(Note: This is part one of a three part series. For part two of Meet the Candidates, don’t miss next week’s edition.) The Harlan County ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:25 pm

Opinion/Commentary

BUSH: Congress can help communities invite new housing of all types by passing YIMBY Act

By Adrienne Bush Housing Coalition As Congress returns to Washington, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has an opportunity to advance sensible, meaningful legislation that acknowledges ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:45 pm

sports

HCHS connection helps Alice Lloyd win race

By John Henson Contributing writer It was just like old times for three members of the Alice Lloyd cross country team on Saturday. Former Harlan ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:33 pm

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HCHS places fifth in boys, girls meets; ‘I expect big things this year,’ Vitatoe said at the start of the season

The Harlan County Cross Country team had an eventful meet on Saturday, with both the boys and girls teams placing fifth overall. At the beginning ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:25 pm

News

Local visits Mosley’s office after beating COVID-19

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to plateau in Harlan County, locals are beginning to stir again with the changing of the seasons. Judge-Executive ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:20 pm

News

Help needed for crucial broadband speed test

Many Harlan County citizens may have little to no access to reliable and affordable internet. Harlan County is participating in a speed test in conjunction ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 5:14 pm

Opinion

HENSLEY: Sports teams need to wake up

By Judith Hensley Contributing columnist In an ordinary year it is time for Friday night lights, college football and NFL games. The sound of cheering ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 21, 2020 5:32 pm

sports

Dragons taste first road victory since 2017

By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer Winning on the road the last couple of years is something the Green Dragons haven’t done. Oct. 20, 2017, at ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 21, 2020 5:28 pm

sports

Cardinals defeat Bears at home 42-0

The Harlan County High School football squad was defeated in Friday’s home game by Wayne County as the game ended with a score of 42-0. ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Monday, September 21, 2020 5:24 pm

News

Two dead, one seriously injured after crash in Benham

A fatal accident in Benham left two dead Friday night after their car struck an abandoned home. One passenger was flown from the scene to ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Monday, September 21, 2020 5:21 pm

News

Paper ballots, early voting a norm for 2020

As the November general election nears, the time to request an absentee ballot is coming to a close. Harlan County Clerk Donna Hoskins explained the ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Monday, September 21, 2020 5:19 pm

Opinion

BLEVINS: Is the National Guard still important to our great nation? Yes!

By Vivian Blevins Contributing columnist There’s an uproar in our country concerning the roles of those  charged with safeguarding American lives and property. What groups ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:40 pm

Religion

PREACHER’S POINT: American system weaves through fabric of scripture

By Timothy Johnson Preacher’s Point Over the years, people have tried to place America in the end-time events of Scripture. It is difficult for many ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:31 pm

News

Take charge of your health: Sept. is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

From Harlan ARH According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:23 pm

education

Frazier grant to make laptop computers available to Southeast students

Special to the Enterprise The Robert E. Frazier Foundation has awarded Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College nearly $30,000 to establish a Laptop Lending Program ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:17 pm

sports

First-year varsity cheer coach ready to utilize teams potential

Stephanie Marsee, a first-year varsity cheer coach at Harlan County High School, is putting her foot down on the 2020 pandemic and working tirelessly for ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:13 pm

sports

Lee wants golfers to focus on more than wins

With golf being not as impacted as other sports, like football or basketball, Harlan High School coach Jeremy Lee said he wants to take this ... Read more

by Emily Sargent, Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:11 pm

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News

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19 in KY

From the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 5:48 pm