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, ...
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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, ...
PHOTOS: Get outta town!
Mountains in southeastern Kentucky are a staple to the region, and that includes Knobby Rock in Harlan County. ...
Belcher, Johnson named assistant superintendents
Superintendent Brent Roark this week announced the appointment of Bristol Belcher and Brett Johnson to assistant superintendents effective ...
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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.
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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Courthouse news for Oct. 21
Compiled by Paul Lunsford DISTRICT COURT CASES Curtis R. Pace Jr., operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, etc.(first offense) – pleaded not ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:30 am
sports
Green Dragons continue winning streak against Lynn Camp
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer The Harlan Green Dragons had to wait two extra weeks to extend a two-game winning streak. Harlan scored two touchdowns ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:33 pm
sports
Johnson Central downs Harlan Co. after four turnovers
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer Four Harlan County turnovers was the difference on Friday as defending 4A champions Johnson Central claimed a 33-2 win. The ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:30 pm
Opinion
MORELAND: A worm in the Apple
By Jeff Moreland Regional Editor, Bluegrass News Media I’ll admit it – I’m hooked. Apple has me, and I basically can’t escape at this point. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:23 pm
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Bikers for Boobs Cancer Benefit raises $1K for local mammograms
Backroads of Appalachia teamed up with locals this past Saturday to raise money for local mammograms so that low-income individuals would be able to get ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:05 pm
Feature
The Survivor in Me: Grubbs chooses faith over fear in cancer battle
(Note: This is part three of a four-part series. For part four of The Survivor in Me, don’t miss next week’s edition.) One week before ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:03 pm
Opinion
CROSS: McConnell’s good at politics but for whom?
By Al Cross Columnist In the only debate of their race, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Amy McGrath painted very different pictures of the incumbent, on ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:57 pm
sports
Black Bears lose to Redhounds in 13th Region Championship
The Corbin Redhounds shut down Harlan County High School’s Black Bears 10-0 in Monday’s 13th Region Championship game. Harlan County’s win-loss record now stands at ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:55 pm
sports
Harlan runners break personal records at Middlesboro All-Comers race
Harlan cross country teams had a positive outcome at the Middlesboro All-Comers Meet on Oct. 13, where multiple runners broke their personal records. Runners from ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:52 pm
News
County reaches 570 overall cases, 37 active
After a high number of coronavirus positives on Friday, the number of confirmed cases have declined again over the last few days, according to Judge-Executive ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:47 pm
Feature
HCHS homecoming candidates
The Harlan County High School homecoming queen will be crowned in ceremonies before Friday’s game against Johnson Central. Pictured are the senior homecoming candidates: Alyssa ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:51 pm
sports
Basketball practices begin Monday, games fast approaching
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer With high school basketball practice set to start on Monday, Oct. 26, a few games have been announced to open ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:50 am
Opinion
WATTS: Women, the workforce and the pandemic
By Ashli Watts Kentucky Chamber, President and CEO As a female executive, I have had to answer the same question for many years: “How are ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:20 am
News
3-week early voting period under way in Kentucky
BY TOM LATEK Kentucky Today While the deadline has passed to request an absentee ballot by mail for the November general election, Tuesday marked the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:12 am
Feature
Black Mountain Jeep Fest
Jeep lovers got together over the weekend at the Black Mountain Jeep Fest in Cumberland, where awards were given for Best of Show, People’s Choice, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:09 am
News
Man robs HLT Check Exchange, bound employee at gunpoint
An employee at HLT Check Exchange was bound at gunpoint during an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon. The search for the suspect, who disappeared afterwards, is ...
by Emily Sargent, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 1:58 pm
Opinion
Grading our political leaders’ response to the pandemic: Beshear’s jury is still out, local officials’ is even more so
By Al Cross Contributing columnist As we approach a crucial election, it’s time to think about the sort of leaders we want and need at ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:11 pm
sports
Local teams bouncing back after pandemic cancels games
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer The Harlan Green Dragons and the Harlan County Black Bears both had their football games canceled last week because of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:59 pm
sports
Lady Dragons close regular season with win against Yellowjackets
By Paul Lunsford Contributing writer The Harlan Lady Dragons volleyball team closed the regular season on Monday with a 21-25, 25-14, 25-16, 25-22 win against ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:50 pm
News
Festival of the Mountain Masters in the works
While the coronavirus pandemic continues into October, work to ensure community safety is a top priority for the organizers involved in the 2020 Festival of ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:46 pm
News
Local returns to Harlan after 75-day battle with COVID-19
After 75 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, Harlan native Gregg York is happily home and recovering. Judge-Executive Dan Mosley said it was “a joy” ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 3:40 pm
education
Harlan Co. School District in-person classes resume after week off
Schools under the Harlan County School District umbrella will resume in-person classes Monday after a week off because of COVID-19. In compliance with the Mode ...
by Emily Sargent, Friday, October 9, 2020 7:48 pm
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County trick-or-treat scheduled for Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Despite the pandemic’s grasp on a sense of normalcy, children of all ages will be able to participate in trick-or-treating this year in Harlan County. ...
by Emily Sargent, Friday, October 9, 2020 7:43 pm
News
Drive-through Trick-or-Treat on Main planned in Harlan
Trick-or-Treat on Main will look a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Harlan Tourism is working to make sure they put ...
by Emily Sargent, Friday, October 9, 2020 3:42 pm
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