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08/22/2024

Appalachian Wireless is proud to invite everyone to join us in the ReOpening at the new Harlan location. Located beside the round-a-bout in town.

08/22/2024

Southeast Community and Technical College Open House (Cumberland Campus)... Everyone tune in and listen to what Rhett and special guests have to say about what Southeast has to offer!

08/21/2024

James Ray Hall, 69, of Putney, Kentucky, departed this world on August 16th, 2024, due to a tragic accident.

James was born on September 26th, 1954, to Jack and Juanita Hall in Harlan, KY. For 39 years, James worked as a dedicated coal miner. Aside from spending time with family, James enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music, and watching NASCAR on the weekends.

James lived a life filled with love and laughter, encountering a friend everywhere he went. He was incredibly generous, doing anything he could to protect and support those he loved. Taking on the role of a father when he didn't have to, he provided his children with the most treasured memories. He was known by many names, had endless catchphrases, and a heart of gold.

James’s memory and legacy are carried on by his beloved wife of 23 years, Brenda Rose Hall, his brothers, Tommy Hall and Jerry Hall, and a incredible father to: Lindsay Hall, Haley Sperry, Alexandria Chambers, Samantha Sperry, Darra Huff, and Jessica Deal. James was blessed with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. We also want to acknowledge a special family member and friend, Ronnie Cornett.

We honor his memory by remembering him for his warm heart, his wonderful sense of humor, his knack for fixing things, his love for the outdoors, and the joyful moments he shared while dancing in the kitchen with Brenda. His presence occupied a huge space in our lives, and although he is no longer with us, his memory will always be cherished.

James has been reunited with his son James Eric Hall, his parents Jack and Juanita Hall, and his brother Danny Hall and sister-in-law Lisa Gale Hall.

There will be a private service held for immediate family and friends to celebrate his life.
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08/21/2024

Harlan's scheduled season opener against Hancock County has been canceled.

08/19/2024

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical CollegeOpen House

08/16/2024

James Stacey Reynolds, 47 of Harlan departed this life August 14, 2024 at his home.

Stacey was born in Harlan, KY to Elmer and Bernice Lewis Reynolds and was a life long resident of Harlan.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilburn and Elsie Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Fred and Lorene Lewis.

Stacey is survived by his parents, Elmer and Bernice Reynolds; his son, Dalton Reynolds of Middlesboro; two brothers, David (Jessica) Reynolds of London and Jon (Stephanie) Reynolds of Harlan; he also leaves his nieces and nephews, Katelyn Reynolds, Caleb Reynolds, Cameron Reynolds, Joe Reynolds, and Craig Reynolds.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Resthaven Cemetery Chapel in Keith, KY with Rev. Arnold Martin officiating.

Burial will then follow in the Resthaven Cemetery.

08/12/2024

Tammy Stapleton, 62 of Richmond, passed away on August 10, 2024 at Baptist Health Richmond. She was born to the late Donald Ray and Dorothy Scott Hensley on December 21, 1961.

Mrs. Stapleton is preceded in death by her Parents; Brother, Daniel Hensley; Sisters, Donna Daniel and Karen Middleton.

Tammy is survived by her loving Husband, Ernest “Cousy” Stapleton; Daughter, Amber Hensley and Husband Jesse; Son, Paul Stapleton and Wife Brittany; Grandchildren, Jesse Hensley, Maverick Hensley, Krisynn Locke and Kash Stapleton; Sister, Sheila Bruce and Husband David; Brother In Laws, Doug Daniel and Wendell Middleton; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends will also mourn her passing.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 5PM until 8PM. Funeral Services for Mrs. Stapleton will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 2PM with the Reverends Doug Daniels and Steve Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery with friends and family serving as pallbearers.

08/12/2024

Bobbie Jean Feltner Knoll, 88, of Cumberland, KY, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2024, surrounded by family in Lexington, KY.
Born March 29, 1936, in London, KY to Robert and Delora Feltner, Bobbie Jean devoted her life to her family. She was a loyal wife to her husband of 43 years, Dazo Robert, and the proud mother of three boys: Dazo Robert, Jr., Michael, and Alexander. She believed in the Catholic faith and attended St. Stephens Church. She was active in the Women’s Club of Harlan, KY, and the local food bank.
She will be fondly remembered by her smile, laughter, and love for others. She was a strong woman with a soft heart, which she needed to raise three stubborn boys. Perpetually selfless, Bobbie Jean would always send care packages home with visitors, whether it was needed or not. She prayed for everyone she loved, some a little more than others. She will live on in the memories of her family, “camel walking” through the kitchen, baking bread, and making cabbage rolls, and proudly serving ice cream to her grandchildren before breakfast for 40 years at Mamaw’s Ice Cream Parlor.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dazo Robert Knoll, her son, Dazo Robert Knoll, Jr., brothers Everett and Eddie, and sisters Ruth, Thelma, and Martha.
She leaves her family to cherish her memory: sons Michael (Megan) Knoll of Versailles, KY, and Alexander (Chris-Ann) Knoll of Nashville, TN; brothers: Ralph, Burford, and Paul; sisters: Mable, JoyceAnn, and Fannie; grandchildren: Christa, Jonathan, Margaret, Carolyn, Landon, and Camille; great-grandchildren: Emma, Henry, Daulson, Samuel, and Weston; and countless other family and friends.
You may visit with the family at Tri City Funeral Home, 506 Holly Street, Benham, KY, on Friday, August 16, 2024, between 5 and 7 pm, followed by prayer and rosary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11 am at the Church of the Resurrection, Lynch, KY, with Father Anthony Muththu officiating. Interment will follow at Monte Vista Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

08/12/2024

The final signup for peewee football and cheer will be August 17th from 10am until noon. Flag football and PeeWee football is open to all kids. JR League is open to Harlan County School students only.

08/08/2024

AT&T is experiencing a large scale outage of internet services in the Harlan County area. We spoke with AT&T officials and they advised that affected areas will not be restored until sometime early Friday morning. They believe they have located the problem and are working to correct it.

08/08/2024

Arthur Lee Price, 49, of Lejunior departed this life from a sudden unexpected accident on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born July 14, 1975, he was a lifelong resident of Harlan County. Arthur enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Starrett Jennings; his father, James Price; and a brother, Johnny Price.

Survivors include his fiancé, Salena Aslinger; a son, Johnny Price; a step-son, Jeffery Aslinger; a brother, James Starrett, all of Lejunior; a special niece and her fiancé, whom he loved more than anything, Billie Aslinger and Charlie Henry; a niece, Amber Kelly; a nephew, James Kelly; a great-niece, Bailey Henry; two great-nephews, Colton and Jaxton Henry; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Arthur Lee Price.

08/07/2024

Elmer Eugene Stevens, 84, of Wallins, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was born September 14, 1939 at Brookside, KY. Elmer worked as a dozer operator for many years and believed in the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Gross Stevens; his parents, Elmer “Trigger” Stevens and Wilma Brown Stevens; three sisters, Wanda Peck, Latrenna Turner and Vera Reicks; and two grandchildren, Jennifer Nicole Stevens and James Eric Stevens, Jr.
Elmer is survived by seven children, Elmer Stevens, Jr. and wife, Debbie, Coldiron; James Eric Stevens and wife, Sandra, Wallins; Timothy Norman Stevens and wife, Tammy, Rosspoint; Leslie Gene Stevens and wife, Susy, Madisonville, KY; Connie Frances Brock and husband, Kevin, Russellville, KY; Lisa Jane Hunt and husband, Dale, Owensboro, KY; and Lora Ann Bailey Stevens, Beaver Dam, KY. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Elmer Eugene Stevens.

08/07/2024

08/05/2024

We bid farewell to Michael Bruce O'Bradovich of Lynch, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 2, 2024 at the age of 77. Michael Bruce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Jo O'Bradovich; his children, Jason, Misty O'Bradovich, Jill and Brad Robinson; and his grandchildren, Hallie O'Bradovich, Devyn Creech, Ally Robinson Cary (Joel), Chase Robinson, Savannah Carnes, Braden Robinson, Sydney Carnes and Blakely Robinson.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 6th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Church of the Resurrection (200 Church St, Lynch, KY 40855). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 6th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

08/02/2024

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmie Ray Simpson, 56 of Bledsoe will be 1:00 pm Sunday in the Chapel of the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Albert Morgan Cemetery on Trace Branch in Leslie Co. Visitation will be 6 - 8 Saturday at the Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home who is in charge of all arrangements.

07/24/2024

Jack Thompson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on July 23, 2024 at the Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harlan, Kentucky. He was born on September12, 1936, in the town where he spent his entire life.

In his professional life, Jack worked at Gilbert Auto Sales in Harlan and was also known for his talent as an auctioneer. His dedication and passion for his work earned him the respect and admiration of within the community.

Beyond his career, Jack was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM in Harlan. He had a deep love for NASCAR, UK basketball, old cars, and music legend Jerry Lee Lewis. However, above all else, Jack cherished his family. He was a devoted husband to Mary Lynn and a loving father to his children.

Jack's memory will forever be treasured by his surviving family members. He is survived by his son Jack Thompson, Jr., daughter Gloria Thompson, grandchildren Megan, Jacob, Sheena, Shasta, Jodi, Lindsey, as well as 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Additionally, many nieces, nephews, and other family members mourn the loss of Jack.

In the hearts of those who knew him best, Jack will be remembered for his kind soul and unwavering loyalty to those he held dear. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Effie Thompson, wife, Mary Lynn Thompson, son, David Thompson, grandson Jordan; brothers Tom Thompson and John Thompson; sisters Peggy Dean and Gay Nell Thomas; along with special friends Wayne Helton and Charlie Brewer. Jack leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him.

The visitation and funeral service to honor Jack's life will be held on Friday, July 26th, from 5PM until 7Pm with the service following afterwards at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, with the Reverend Russell Gilbert officiating. Interment will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Baxter on July 27th, at 11AM with friends and family serving as pallbearers. Military and Masonic rites will be observed for Mr. Jack Thompson. As we gather to commemorate his life and say our final goodbyes, let us take solace in the enduring memories we shared with Jack Thompson – a remarkable man whose kindness knew no bounds.

07/23/2024

Karen Hensley Middleton, 65 of Cawood, KY entered eternal rest on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born November 23, 1958, in Harlan, KY. Karen was employed by the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital for 40 years and her current position was Central Pharmacy Purchasing for ARH Hospitals. She was a loving wife, mother, nana and aunt who will be missed by many and believed in the Pentecostal faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald Ray Hensley and Dorothy Rhea Scott Hensley; her son, Ryan Middleton; her brother, Daniel Lee Hensley and her sister, Donna Kay Daniel.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Wendell Middleton of Cawood; her children, Justin Bradley Hensley and wife Janae of Springfield, IL and Whitney Rhea Niday and husband Chase of Wallins; her grandchildren, Ashton Tyler Hensley, Jacob Ryan Hensley, Josiah Gabriel Hensley, Connor Ryan Niday, Nolan Chase Niday, Laurel Kate Niday, Anderson Rose Niday and Alaina Rhea Niday. Her sisters, Tammy Stapleton and husband Cousy of Richmond, KY and Sheila Bruce and husband David of Bobs Creek; her brother-in-law, Doug Daniel of Bobs Creek; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11AM in the chapel of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Daniel and the Rev. Steve Daniel officiating. She will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery at Keith, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5 to 8-PM in the chapel of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions suggested to be made St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in remembrance of her son, Ryan Middleton.

On behalf of the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heart felt sympathy to the Middleton family during their time of bereavement.

07/22/2024

Rose Smith, 89 of Harlan, passed away on Thursday morning of July 18, 2024 at the Harlan ARH. She was born to the late Ed and Rebecca Gilbert Hayes on March 28, 1935 in Evarts, KY. Rose was a homemaker and lifelong member of the Harlan County Community. She was of the Baptist faith having served as a Sunday school teacher, church treasurer, and choir member. She was also a devoted conservative.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Elmer (Blue) Smith, brothers O’Neal (Louise) Middleton and Paul Ed (Ellen) Hayes, special brother and sister-in-law Rowland and Georgia Short Smith, and her best friend, most of her adult life, Glessie Boggs.

Rose is survived by her son George (Norma) Smith of Harlan; her Grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Rebecca (Matt) Cope of Cumberland, KY and Stephen (Kayla) Smith of Georgetown, KY. Also surving are Great Grandchildren, Blake Cope, Noah Smith, and Emily Smith. Rose is also survived by her very special caregivers, the daughters she never had, sisters Pansy (Joe) Short and Mona Griffith.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024.

A private graveside service will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery Chapel where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband and parents.

05/30/2024

Harlan vs Corbin

05/30/2024

Catch every hit, strike, and out as Andrew Williams brings you every second of this game. Tune in right here on Facebook LIVE to catch all the action beginning at 5:15pm!

05/27/2024

The Harlan Lady Dragons take on The Lady Generals from Jackson County.

05/24/2024

We are LIVE!

Harlan Little League BaseballBakers Tax vs KY Mine

05/22/2024

Bridge Replacement Project on KY 840 (Harlan County) is Expected to Start Tuesday, May 28
MANCHESTER, Ky. (May 22, 2024) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge replacement project on KY 840 (mile point 0.70) in Harlan County is expected to start Tuesday, May 28 with work expected to conclude at the end of July.

The roadway will be closed until the bridge replacement project is completed. A detour will be in place.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet asks motorists to be aware of the work zone, expect delays, and to utilize safe driving habits when traveling through the area.

The date and time could be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11 or by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11.

A map of the project is available here: Harlan_KY840_MP.7_Bridge.jpg

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05/21/2024

After 2 hard fought battles, 2 teams have emerged to face each other in the 2024 52nd District Softball Championship. Harlan County will take on Harlan today in the championship game at 5:30pm. We will be there to bring you video coverage of the entire battle. Catch all the action right here on Facebook, on Eastern Broadcasting's YouTube channel, or on Harlan Community TV channels 2 and 102! The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30PM, don't miss it!!