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Normally when someone dies and they are finally laid to rest, it is a very sad occasion. While some tears were certainly shed during Friday’s honorary service and Saturday’s graveside service for Army Cpl. Billie Joe Hash, the ceremonies also brought about other emotions for...

New COVID-19 cases in Bell, Laurel, McCreary, Whitley and Knox counties continued to increase Wednesday. The Bell County Health Department reported 10 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, which all involved long term care cases. The Bell County Health Department reported nine new cases...

During the last seven days, the Knox County Health Department reported its 11th COVID-19 fatality Friday in addition to a cluster of 27 cases connected to Union College on Thursday, and the Bell County Health Department has reported its 10th and 11th COVID-19 fatalities. The...

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Next month will mark the 19th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on New York’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., in addition to a failed attack on the U.S. Capitol that was stopped by the brave men and women on Flight 93 when it crashed in a Pennsylvania...

Several years back, I still remember my one and only meeting with Tony Turner, who was the longtime WYMT station manager and news director. Tony was a legend in journalism here in the mountains. He was well respected and well-loved for good reason. The day I met him; Tony was in...

Three days after announcing the county’s 10th COVID-19 death Friday, the Bell County Health Department announced the county’s 11th death Monday afternoon, which was a 77-year-old male. All of Bell County’s COVID-19 fatalities have ranged in age from 68-91. The Bell County Health...