MSHA adds hearing sites for expanded drug testing
By TIM HUBER AP Business Writer
      CHARLESTON, W.Va. Federal regulators are trying to make it easier for miners to testify about proposed rules that would expand drug testing in the industry after receiving complaints from a union official. The Mine Safety and Health Administration hopes to add Price, Utah, and Madisonville, Ky.
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LCC awaits 'game of the year'
Keith Howard
      Letcher County Central easily defeated non-district foe Leslie County 47-0 to improve its record to 4-1 (2-1 in district), but the competition will be stronger this Friday when the Cougars host district leader Whitley County at Ermine.
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Sports in Kentucky
'Close' no longer OK with Brooks
Bob Watkins
      Kentucky football old-timers have to love it when Rich Brooks gruffs up, turns pit bull after a loss, any loss. The Wildcats' boss did his Schwartzkopf best growl & bark after seeing the Alabama game film. Three Crimson Tide turnovers produced nothing. Grrrrr.
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Talladega results shake up Chase
Steve Mickey
      Whether you are a fan or not of restrictor plate racing, what Talladega delivered on Sunday had to be some of the best racing of the entire season.
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Sports quiz
      1. What is the Angels' team record for most winning seasons in a row? 2. Who was the last player to have more than 60 doubles in a season? 3. When was the last time before the 2007 season that the University of Louisville football team did not play in a bowl game?
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Gabby's Fishing Fever
Crappie are hitting best at night at Carr Creek Lake
By GREG CAUDILL
      Since I have been asked many times recently about the crappie fishing on Carr Creek Lake, my dad and I went fishing for crappie at night. There are many things you have to take into consideration right now as far as crappie fishing on Carr Creek. The first and biggest factor affecting this lake right now is the lake being drawn down to winter pool.
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Smith denied first win on illegal pass
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
      TALLADEGA, Ala. Regan Smith had no choice but to duck below the yellow line for any shot at winning at Talladega. At least, that's what the rookie Dale Earnhardt Inc. driver thought. NASCAR had different ideas.
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     Letcher County Central freshman Erica Adams fought for control of the ball during the Lady Cougars' win over Prestonsburg last week. (Photo by Chris Anderson)
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     Senior Kristen Griffie closed out her Letcher County Central volleyball career at home with a big performance including this spike for a point during the Lady Cougars' Senior Night win over Cordia. (Photo by Chris Anderson)
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     Sophomore Hope Lucas of the Jenkins Lady Cavaliers volleyball team returned a volley during her team's loss at Knott County Central last week. (Photo by Chris Anderson)
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     Senior defender Matt Buell went airborne to head-bump the ball back downfield away from his team's goal in the Cougars' win over Buckhorn last week. (Photo by Chris Anderson)
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