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Obituaries

Peggy (Arlena) Hensley, 64

Peggy (Arlena) Hensley, 64, departed life on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, with her family surrounding her. She was born February 3, 1956, the daughter of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 16, 2020 9:53 am

Opinion

Gov. Beshear needs to stop bullying school districts over COVID shutdowns

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday that, because of lingering concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, he was “recommending” all schools remain closed to in-person ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 16, 2020 9:12 am

Opinion

COVID in the classroom won’t kill your kids — but keeping them at home could

Will sending your kids back to class during the COVID-19 crisis endanger their lives? Not as much as keeping them at home. Since the pandemic ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 8:50 am

News

Sixth local COVID patient dies, county reports 315th case

Bell County’s COVID-19 case total has risen to 315, and there have now been six deaths in the county attributed to the virus. Bell County ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 8:48 am

News

Extension District Board to meet virtually Monday, Aug. 17

Bell County Cooperative Extension Service is having an Extension District Board Meeting Monday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. via Zoom or teleconference.  If you would ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 6, 2020 4:00 pm

News

Benefit, auction for Steve Gulley kickin’ off Saturday

By EMILY SARGENT An event benefiting longtime bluegrass musician Steve Gulley, who recently fell ill with cancer, will take place this Saturday at Katie’s Carry ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:59 pm

Sports

Some facts about Adolph Rupp and race issue

Given the climate in America today when it comes to race relations, it was inevitable that a debate would open up about Rupp Arena and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:53 pm

News

Three ways to access free or reduced-cost prescription drugs

By SUSAN DUNLAP Executive Director Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services   With family and personal budgets impacted by the coronavirus – ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 2:00 pm

News

UK student maps planting and use of blackberries in Grow Appalachia program; store-bought berries too expensive for man

By KATIE PRATT University of Kentucky   A University of Kentucky student is contributing to nutrition research that could lead to healthier habits and fewer ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:47 pm

News

Second COVID death reported in county;
Bell reaches 210 total cases

A second Bell County resident has died from COVID-19. The death of a 74-year-old woman, announced Thursday, follows that of an 85-year-old man who died ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:13 pm

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