Stoney-Fork News

Bell County Circuit Court recently handed down several indictments: LESLIE SNEED A/K/A BARNETT, 33, of Middlesboro was indicted for possession of controlled substance in the third degree, second or greater offense, tampering with physical evidence and persistent felony offender in the first degree; SUSIE JANE BARNETT, 44, of Middlesboro was ... (more)

Police arrested a naked Bell County man in the bathroom of a truck stop at Corbin early Saturday, Laurel County Sheriff John Root said in a news release.

City tax rates will not increase for Middlesboro citizens this year. The Middlesboro City Council voted on Tuesday to approve the first reading of an ordinance to keep the tax rate on personal and real property at the same rate at which it has remained for the past several years.

On Tuesday, Jerry Monroe Harriston stood trial for sexual abuse charges that were placed against him in March 2008.

Eight post offices in Harlan County are facing possible closing. The Postal Service recently announced they will be conducting studies of 3,653 retail offices nationwide in an effort "to determine customer needs and optimize their retail network." Offices on the list being considered for closing will undergo review in the coming months.