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Brian Williams
Williams, former UK and Middlesboro standout, takes over as Harlan football coach
April 26, 2024

Harlan High School officials took their time filling the vacant football head coaching position, and they feel the choice was worth the wait. Former Middlesboro and University of Kentucky standout Brian Williams was introduced...

Bell County running back Daniel Thomas was selected as Kentuckys Mr. Football for the 2023 season on Saturday. He ran for 3,817 yards this season and scored a state record 54 rushing touchdowns with 373 points.
Bell's Thomas named Kentucky's Mr. Football
December 9, 2023

In a historic season that will be etched in the annals of Kentucky high school football, Daniel Thomas has emerged as the undisputed star, earning the prestigious title of Mr. Kentucky Football. His exceptional performance on...

Harlan Countys Tristan Cooper pitched a three-hitter Friday with 12 strikeouts as the Bears won 5-1 at Clay County.
Cooper outduels Crawford in a battle of aces as HC downs Clay
May 4, 2024

When Harlan County coach Scotty Bailey called Tristan Cooper, his senior right-hander, the 13th Region’s best pitcher in the preseason it was a bold statement, especially when...

Harlan guard Kyler McLendon (second from left) signed with the University of the Cumberlands on Thursday after an outstanding high school career that placed him third in school history in scoring.
McLendon will continue hoops career with Cumberlands
April 26, 2024

Even though his Harlan Green Dragons went through the pains of a rebuilding season in 2024, senior guard Kyler McLendon didn’t miss a beat as he established himself as one...

Harlans Ella Lisenbee rounded first base after her home run in Fridays game at Middlesboro. Lisenbee and Addison Jackson each hit homers in a 13-3 loss.
Lady Jackets coast past Harlan in district clash at Middlesboro
May 4, 2024

After two earlier losses against Harlan, the Middlesboro Lady Jackets bounced back with a 13-3 six-inning win Friday over the visiting Lady Dragons. The Lady Dragons fell...

Middlesboros Keevi Betts was safe on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of Thursdays district clash as Harlan County second baseman Lindsey Skidmore awaited the throw.
Adams pitches 2-hitter as HCHS downs Jackets for district win
By John Henson, Managing Editor • May 2, 2024

When Madison Blair, Harlan County’s primary pitcher the last two years, was unable to pitch due to a hip injury suffered early in the season, the Lady Bears and coach...

Harlan County junior Kaitlyn Daniels won matches on Monday and Tuesday as the Lady Bears improved to 6-0 as a team.
HCHS tennis teams sweep Letcher Central, Pineville
April 17, 2024

Harlan County swept Letcher Central on Monday and Pineville on Tuesday in tennis action. The Lady Bears won 7-2 and the Bears won 4-2 over visiting...

Harlans Adelynn Burgan pitched a perfect game as the Lady Dragons defeated Middlesboro 15-0 on Monday.
LOCAL SPORTS
April 29, 2024

Lady Dragons close regular season with win over HC As the top two seeds into this weekend’s middle school league tournament, Harlan County and Harlan squared off for...

Harlans Taylor Glenn beat the throw to Harlan County third baseman Raegan Landa in middle school action Thursday. Landa had an RBI triple in the Lady Bears 4-1 win. Glenn had a hit for the Lady Dragons.
LOCAL SPORTS
April 26, 2024

Four-run first sends Harlan County to win over Harlan With back-to-back shots to deep center, Bella Miniard (with a two-run triple) and Raegan Landa (with a one-run...

LOCAL SPORTS
April 22, 2024
Addyson Patton had two hits as Harlan downed Lynn Camp 10-0 in middle school softball action Friday.
LOCAL SPORTS
April 19, 2024
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Lady Jackets coast past Harlan in district clash at Middlesboro
Former JACHS star inducted into Vanderbilt Hall of Fame
Former JACHS star inducted into Vanderbilt Hall of Fame
March 3, 2024

Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced 14 new inductees into the Vanderbilt...

Former Harlan all-stater Jordan Brock placed the Tennessee Tech logo into position as the Ohio Valley Conference champions after a win  Saturdady over Little Rock in the tournament finals. Maaliya Owens (11), the daughter of former Cumberland standout Monica Owens, also joined in the celebration after she joined the schools 1,000-point club during the game.
Harlan County connection helps Tech earn trip to NCAA Tournament
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information • March 4, 2023

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech's season is not over yet – far from it. For the first time in 23 years, the Golden Eagles are heading back...

John Henson
From The Sidelines: If this is a dream, let me sleep a little more
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 24, 2024

Like finding yourself in an episode from the Twilight Zone, I started to wonder this week if what I was watching happen at Rupp Arena could really...

Billy Hicks, pictured as the coach at Corbin in the 1990s, set the state record for coaching wins in his career at Evarts, Harlan, Corbin and Scott County.
Hicks provided "Dad-Burned" lessons for all he coached
By John Bryson, Contributing Writer • December 10, 2023

The year was 1984. I was sitting in the TGI Fridays on Nicholasville Road in Lexington with Luther Kirklin, his son Sean and my Dad, Dr. Jerry...

Photo of the Week
Cawood coach Jim Cullivan is pictured on the cover of the Harlan Daily Enterprise football preview in 1986 after earning state coach of the year honors for leading the Trojans to an undefeated regular season in 1985. The Trojans were also unbeaten in the 1982 regular season. Cullivan posted a 66-28 record from 1980 to 1988.
HC tennis teams split with Bell
HC tennis teams split with Bell
April 23, 2024

  The Harlan County girls suffered their first loss of the season on Friday at Bell as the Lady Cats rolled to an 8-1 victory. The Harlan...

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