Middlesboro News

The Middlesboro Daily News began its journey in 1911. This newspaper is released two times a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while also providing daily updates on its website. The office operates from Monday to Friday, opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m. Middlesboro is located near the Cumberland Gap along U.S. 25E and is thought to have been established within a meteorite crater.

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Boone Trace marks 250th anniversary - Middlesboro News

19 hours ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 11:52 am Wednesday, May 14, 2025 To mark the 250th anniversary of Daniel Boone and his party carving the path from Tennessee to Kentucky, teams of explorers are following in their historic footsteps. They started from Kingsport, Tennessee, on April 23 and have hiked roughly 10 miles each day, symbolically passing a replica of an 18th century axe along the way. The axe made its way through southwest Virginia and arrived at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park on Saturday.
Pineville’s Arnett signs to run track at Union - Middlesboro News

5 days ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 12:55 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 Pineville senior Ava Arnett signed on Monday to run track at Union Commonwealth University. She’s pictured at her signing ceremony, seated with her parents Heather and Chris Arnett and her sister Addison. Standing are Union track coach Chris Jelks and PHS assistant track coach Lauren Gilly. (Photo by Jay Compton) More News
Middlesboro man indicted for murder in Baby Elena case - Middlesboro News

6 days ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 10:50 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 A suspect in a Middlesboro case that made national headlines has been indicted after a Bell County grand jury met on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Evidence was presented to the grand jury, which returned a true bill on 44-year-old Harvey Gollahan of Middlesboro, WRIL reports. The four-count indictment charges Gollahan with Murder and three counts of Criminal Abuse – 1st degree for his role in the death of 17-month-old Elena Hembree in July of 2023.
SKCTC to hold spring commencement and nursing pinning ceremony May 8 - Middlesboro News

1 week ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College invites you to cover our Spring Commencement Ceremony and Nursing Pinning Ceremony, both to be held on Thursday, May 8, at Harlan County High School.
Middlesboro’s Allen to cheer at LMU - Middlesboro News

1 week ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 12:48 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Middlesboro senior Abney Allen signed on Monday to continue her cheerleading career at Lincoln Memorial University. She said cheering in college was a dream come true. “I’ve always had the dream of cheering in college since I was younger, so I’m excited to finally do it,” Allen said. She said she chose LMU because their cheer team competes on a national stage.
ROHOs hold annual fishing tournament - Middlesboro News

1 week ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 11:52 am Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The annual ROHO Fishing Tournament was held last weekend (May 3-4) at Beech Island Marina on Norris Lake in Union County, Tennessee. The tournament is the primary fundraiser for the ROHO’s annual Christmas shopping spree. “Our mission is simple and that is to help children. We’ve been doing that since 1965,” ROHO Chairman Alex Cook said.
3 Lady Cat cheerleaders sign with Union - Middlesboro News

1 week ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 11:13 am Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Three Bell County senior cheerleaders — Glyn Daniels, Baylee Keck and Alexius Sensabaugh — all signed on Friday to continue their careers at Union Commonwealth University. “It means everything to me because I’ve cheered my whole life,” Daniels said of knowing she will be cheering at the college level. “I am made to cheer, I just love it so much.”She said she chose Union because of coach Lisa Napier.
Middlesboro’s National Day of Prayer service - Middlesboro News

1 week ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 3:57 pm Friday, May 2, 2025 The National Day of Prayer was observed in Middlesboro on Thursday, May 1, with a special community service that was moved inside to the City Council Chambers due to inclement weather. This was the 74th annual National Day of Prayer and the day was marked in Washington, D.C. by a proclamation by President Donald Trump and all over the country with over 1700 events organized by local volunteers. President Harry S.
Tri-State celebrates 250th anniversary of Boone Trace May 9-13 - Middlesboro News

2 weeks ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 3:56 pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The 250th anniversary of the Boone Trace, Daniel Boone’s historic 1775 journey blazing the first road into Kentucky, is being celebrated with a relay hike carrying an 18th-century style axe with several events along the way. The relay kicked off on April 23 in Kingsport, Tennessee and is now making its way through Virginia on the way to the Tri-State area.
Pineville hosts HillClimb Festival - Middlesboro News

2 weeks ago | middlesboronews.com | Jay Compton

Published 3:58 pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Downtown Pineville was filled with race cars Friday evening. They were in town for the annual Sports Car Club of America Pine Mountain HillClimb. On Saturday and Sunday, the drivers raced up a 1.8 mile course up Pine Mountain, ending near the Pine Mountain State Park lodge. Friday’s festival in downtown allowed people to meet all the drivers and get a close look at their cars.