By John Henson, Managing Editor | July 16, 2025
By John Henson, Managing Editor | July 16, 2025

Ralph Roberts, a mountain basketball coaching legend from the 1960s through the 1980s, died Friday morning in Versailles at 92. A graduate of Wayland High School...

The Harlan County Lady Bears closed their summer schedule by splitting two varsity games Friday at Clay County, defeating Leslie County 49-40 before falling 50-41 to Clay County. Sophomore...


With a roster full of what coach Brian Williams describes as “new faces,” the Harlan Green Dragons opened practice with very little experience back from last year’s 2-9 squad. Running back Darius Akal and tight end...

https://middlesboronews.com/2025/07/13/jackets-open-practice-as-they-work-to-bounce-back-in-2025/


After almost a decade away from high school sports, Scott Lewis is returning for his second stint as coach of the Harlan High School softball program. Lewis was officially named...

Two years for the Middlesboro Pineville Bell All Stars. Two state championships. MPB, a combination of the Middlesboro and Pineville-Bell Little Leagues in a league merger last...
June 29, 2023
Dick Parsons, a standout athlete at Harlan High School in the 1950s who went on to play two sports at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a member of the University...
Former Evarts standout brings Johnson Central team to HCHS
June 21, 2023
Ellis blessed all those he was around in years as broadcaster, coach
December 30, 2022
Hall photo added to memorabilia section at HCHS
August 2, 2021
By John Henson, Managing Editor
May 3, 2023
It’s been almost 40 years since I first met Bob Howard on the road that circles Catrons Valley, just across the railroad tracks from his house. Fittingly enough, Bob was...
From New England to Harlan County, Nash enjoying smooth transition at Clover Fork Clinic
January 24, 2021
Celebrating a golden anniversary in Clover Fork
December 7, 2020
Memories of 1990 run to state semifinals still sweet for former Wildcats
November 26, 2020

One of the state’s top middle blockers, Harlan County senior Kylee Hoiska competed against many of the best players nationwide in the AAU National...


CORBIN — What is believed to be the deepest postseason run for the Harlan All Stars in at least (ages 11-12) 19 years ended Wednesday on game short of the District 4...

A two-time state track champion, recent Harlan County High School graduate Luke Kelly will be honored Friday. Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley has declared July 18 as Luke Kelly Day in Harlan County. In...


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

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...

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,...

A five-under par 63 on Saturday put Zack Fowler in first place after 18 holes. He stayed on top with an even par 68 Sunday to win the Harlan...
