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Linebacker Landyn Watson Wants to Prove Doubters Wrong - The Advocate-Messenger

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Linebacker Landyn Watson Wants to Prove Doubters Wrong - The Advocate-Messenger

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Marshall transfer Landyn Watson could play a “big” role for the Kentucky defense this season. The 6-1, 245-pound Texas native started his collegiate career at Texas Christian for two years before transferring to Marshall for the 2023 and 2024 season where he started 11 games and had 65 tackles, including four tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries. Watson does not figure to start for defensive coordinator Brad White but he’s bigger than…See the Story

Quotes of the Week - Harlan Enterprise

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Quotes of the Week - Harlan Enterprise

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This is the most meaningful basketball I’ve played in my career. From how the organization has made me feel — the front office, and my teammates and playing with Ant (Anthony Edwards) as our leader. I love it. There’s a lot to be excited about. I haven’t really thought about (the player option) but having the ability to compete for a championship is everything I can ask for at this point in my career,” former UK star Julius Randle after his firs…See the Story

Bell County posts another strong showing in camp at Wake Forest

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Bell County posts another strong showing in camp at Wake Forest

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Another week meant another college campus for the Bell County Bobcats as they continue to work toward what they anticipate will be a big 2026 season. After a 6-2 performance a week earlier at Western Kentucky University, the Bobcats headed south to participate in a camp at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. The Bobcats posted a 7-1 record against teams from several states and didn’t lose until falling 60-59 to Dobyns-Bennett, Tenn. Braxto…Read Article

Short-handed Lady Cats roll past district rivals in summer action

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Photo by John HensonBell County’s Jaelynn Reader worked around Harlan’s Whitley Teague (25) and Clarissa Yost for a shot in scrimmage action Friday. Playing without 6-3 senior center Kairi Lamb due to an injury, the Bell County Lady Cats showed they are still a strong contender in the 52nd District with a pair of dominant performances against district opponents Friday at home in summer scrimmages. The Lady Cats overcame a slow start in the opene…Middlesboro · Middlesboro Read Article

Fiscal Court approves budget, $1.00 raise for county employees

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The Bell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the second reading of the county’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget during Tuesday’s meeting. The budget includes a $1.00 raise for all county employees and is projected to have a $1.8 million surplus while keeping the same tax rate as last year. “Myself, the treasurer (Irma Brooks), the fiscal court have been very prudent,” Judge-Executive Albey Brock said. “We’ve been through hard times and now we’ve…Middlesboro · Middlesboro See the Story

SKCTC and Lindsey Wilson College expand counseling degree partnership to Middlesboro

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City of Pineville celebrates downtown WiFi with cable cutting

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The city of Pineville recently held a “cable-cutting” ceremony in front of the Bell Theater on Courthouse Square to celebrate fEastern Telephone making free WiFi available in the downtown area. Pineville Mayor Shawn Fugate II, Bell County Judge-Executive Albey Brock and Eastern Telephone president Daryl Maynard cut the cable as they were joined by Main Street Pineville Director Johnna Callebs, members of the Main Street Board and Eastern’s Karen…Middlesboro · Middlesboro Read Article

Gilbert selected as new leader of Middlesboro basketball program

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By John Henson Sports Writer New Middlesboro boys basketball coach Eddie Gilbert II knows only one way to end a streak of five straight losing seasons as he takes over the job at his alma mater. “If they’ll match my energy, I am going to show up to work every day and teach them,” Gilbert said at his introductory press conference Monday at the high school. “Winning comes with a cost. It’s a hard price to win, but if you’re willing to put in the w…Basketball · Middlesboro Read Article

Lions fall to Perry, Knott in summer basketball at HCHS

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Lady Jackets off to strong start in summer with victory over Jellico

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Coming off their best season in over a decade, the Middlesboro Lady Jackets are trying to build on that momentum during their summer schedule. The Lady Jackets are off to a good start, opening their summer slate with a win Tuesday over visiting Jellico, Tenn. Middlesboro won varsity and junior varsity games Thursday in a game at Bell County, then lost a varsity scrimmage to Grainger, Tenn. Middlesboro will play host to Claiborne, Tenn., on Monda…Middlesboro · Middlesboro Read Article

Bell County finishes in final four during Western Kentucky camp

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Ranked among the 13th Region’s elite teams heading into the 2026 season, the Bell County Bobcats and coach Brad Sizemore are in search of quality competition to help them meet those expectations. They found just that last week in the Western Kentucky University Team Camp in Bowling Green. The Bobcats defeated White House (Tenn.), Madisonville-North Hopkins, Central Bullitt and Larue County during camp scrimmages. Bell’s only loss was to 12th Reg…Middlesboro · Middlesboro Read Article

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