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Coal has a lot more to do with economic backbone of Bell Co. than 10%. That maybe the direct jobs but indirectly they are many, many more. Just ask Brooks tire or all the heavy equipment dealers and parts suppliers that use to be in Middlesboro. We used to have a bunch of people make a living selling tools and supplies to mines, not anymore. They are all having to move toward the interstate and larger areas to make money. Nally and Hamilton just shut down last week.

I have been at Bell Co. during the terrible times when I played, to the great times of my sons and nephews. This next chapter is not going to be good. Talent is not where it has been and support is obviously gone from the school system. We have a principal and AD that don't know football from karaoke. Our leadership downtown is not any better. I feel sorry for the next coach and the next generation of players.

cinis cinerem pulvis in terram