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Maddox Huff will represent Harlan County High School in the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Games this summer.
Huff will become first HCHS player in Kentucky-Indiana series
April 18, 2025

Harlan County senior guard Maddox Huff has made a habit of making history during his high school basketball career as a two-time all-stater and key member of the Bears’ state...

Harlan County guard Maddox Huff was a first-team all-state selection on both the Herald Leader and Courier Journall all-state teams.
HC’s Huff is an all-state selection on Herald, Courier Journal teams
By John Henson, Managing Editor • April 10, 2025

Maddox Huff added two more honors to a high school basketball resume that places him among the county’s all-time greats as a first-team selection on both the Lexington Herald...

Eddie Creech, the former football coach at Harlan County High School, has been selected to lead the district's middle school program.
Creech happy to be back on the gridiron as middle school coach
By John Henson, Managing Editor • March 3, 2025

After four seasons away from football, Eddie Creech is glad to be back. Creech was named the new middle school football coach (grades 6-8) for Harlan County on Monday, replacing his former quarterback, Jacob Branson, who stepped...

Harlan High School senior Darius Akal signed to play football next year at Eastern Kentucky University.
Harlan’s Akal signs with EKU
December 9, 2024

Harlan senior Darius Akal made if official on Monday as he signed to continue his football and academic career at Eastern Kentucky University. Akal, who was second on the team in tackles last year from his cornerback position...

Middlesboro senior Keevi Betts set up for a bunt in Tuesday's district clash against Bell County.
Lady Jackets end six-game losing skid with district win over Bell
April 23, 2025

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Harlan's Baylor Varner pitched a two-hitter as the Green Dragons routed Middlesboro 17-2 in the first game of a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.
Green Dragons sweep district doubleheader at Middlesboro
April 23, 2025

Harlan’s two aces were dominant Tuesday in a doubleheader sweep at Middlesboro as the Green Dragons coasted to four-inning victories of 17-2 and 12-0. “It’s good to see...

Former Harlan all-stater named to UK Hall of Fame
Former Evarts standout brings Johnson Central team to HCHS

Former Evarts standout brings Johnson Central team to HCHS

June 21, 2023

Ellis blessed all those he was around in years as broadcaster, coach

Ellis blessed all those he was around in years as broadcaster, coach

December 30, 2022

Hall photo added to memorabilia section at HCHS

Hall photo added to memorabilia section at HCHS

August 2, 2021

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From The Sidelines: Miner and educator, artist and coach, Howard touched thousands of lives
From New England to Harlan County, Nash enjoying smooth transition at Clover Fork Clinic

From New England to Harlan County, Nash enjoying smooth transition at Clover Fork Clinic

January 24, 2021

Celebrating a golden anniversary in Clover Fork

Celebrating a golden anniversary in Clover Fork

December 7, 2020

Memories of 1990 run to state semifinals still sweet for former Wildcats

Memories of 1990 run to state semifinals still sweet for former Wildcats

November 26, 2020

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Harlan senior Annie Hoskins signed with Alice Lloyd College earlier this week to continue her volleyball and academic careers on the next level. Pictured with Hoskins are her parents, Angela and Alex Hoskins.
Hoskins moving on to next level as she signs with Alice Lloyd
By John Henson, Managing Editor • April 16, 2025

A five-year starter for the Harlan Lady Dragons, Annie Hoskins ended her high school career as one of the school’s all-time volleyball greats....

Andrew Vance
LOCAL SPORTS
April 23, 2025

Vance, Helton lead Bears to win at Barbourville Andrew Vance pounded out a double and single and Gabriel Helton singled twice to lead Harlan County in a 12-6 win at Barbourville...

Harlan County's Jaylin Robinson, pictured in action earlier this season, had two doubles Saturday in a win over Corbin in middle school softball.
LOCAL SPORTS
April 21, 2025

Lady Bears win two of three at Corbin Harlan County won two of three middle school softball games Saturday at Corbin, defeating the host Lady Hounds 12-6 and Lynn Camp...

Harlan's Harmonee Mills pounded out a pair of hits in the Lady Dragons' win over Middlesboro.
LOCAL SPORTS
April 18, 2025
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LOCAL SPORTS
April 15, 2025
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Lady Jackets end six-game losing skid with district win over Bell
Harlan County graduate Trent Noah hit a 3-pointer Friday in Kentucky's opening-round win over Troy in the NCAA Tournament.
Kentucky opens tourney with win
March 22, 2025

University of Kentucky freshman Trent Noah, a former Harlan County all-stater, hit four 3-pointers in a 12-point college debut as the Wildcats routed Kentucky Wesleyan 123-52 in an exhibition Wednesday at Rupp Arena.
Noah, Cats impressive in debut as UK routs Wesleyan in exhibition
By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today • October 24, 2024

LEXINGTON (KT) — The first look was impressive although it was just an exhibition game. Kentucky coach Mark Pope made his unofficial debut...

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Wildcats, Spartans advance into Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • March 26, 2025

The first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament is officially in the books, and the two teams in my bracket that I...

BIll Templeton
After 40-year wait, trip to Rupp for UK game lived up to expectations
By Bill Templeton, Sports Writer • January 16, 2025

In the six, or so, months that have elapsed since John Henson welcomed me onto his team as a contributing sports writer for the Harlan Enterprise,...

Harlan County junior Kalista Dunn won in two sets in singles Thursday against Middlesboro's Taylyn Ayers and then teamed with Sophie Day for a doubles win as the Lady Bears won 5-4.
Lady Bears bounce back to defeat Middlesboro after 5-4 loss to North
April 4, 2025

After falling in a 5-4 heartbreaker earlier in the week against North Laurel, the Harlan County Lady Bears bounced back Thursday with a 7-2 win...

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.