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Middlesboro High School Announces Promotion of Hunter Adams to Head Football Coach
Middlesboro, KY — Middlesboro High School is proud to announce the promotion of Hunter Adams to Head Football Coach of the Yellow Jackets football program, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Athletic Director Ben Slusher.
Coach Adams has served as the team’s Offensive Coordinator for the past seven seasons, following several years as a position coach within the program. During that time, Adams worked under legendary Head Coach Larry French and was a key member of a staff that captured three district championships and one regional championship.
Over his seven-year tenure as Offensive Coordinator, Middlesboro consistently ranked among the top 10 scoring offenses in the state each season, including two years finishing No. 1 overall in scoring. Under his leadership, the program produced two record-setting quarterbacks and developed the school’s all-time leading receiver, reflecting both his offensive expertise and his ability to develop elite talent within the system.
Someone who understands the history while being an essential part of its future, Adams is a fourth-generation Yellow Jacket football player and a member of the Middlesboro Sports Hall of Fame. His deep ties to the program and community are matched by an impressive football resume. Adams played collegiately at Tusculum University, the University of Kentucky, and finally finished his career at the University of Pikeville, where he later earned his bachelor’s degree.
In addition to his coaching and playing credentials, Coach Adams’ commitment to Middlesboro extends beyond the field. He is married to Sally Adams, the Head Coach of the Middlesboro High School girls basketball program. Together, they have two sons, Case and Cam, and are expecting a daughter to be born in May 2026, who represent the fifth generation of Middlesboro athletes, further demonstrating the family’s commitment to the Yellow Jacket community.
Athletic Director Ben Slusher expressed strong confidence in the decision:
“Hunter Adams is Middlesboro’s favorite son, and for good reason. He understands this program, this town, and what it means to be a Yellow Jacket at a level very few ever will. Beyond our friendship, I respect him deeply as a football mind, a leader of young men, and a person of integrity. Learning under Coach Larry French and helping lead one of the most successful stretches in program history speaks volumes. His passion for Middlesboro is genuine, and his love for this place shows in everything he does. I have full confidence that he will lead our football program with pride, discipline, and excellence.”
Coach Adams has consistently expressed his love for Middlesboro and his commitment to serving the community that helped shape him. His promotion represents both continuity and renewed energy for a program steeped in tradition and high expectations.
Middlesboro High School looks forward to the future of Yellow Jacket football under Coach Adams’ leadership and invites the community to join in welcoming him into this new role January 2nd, 2026 at 2PM at the Central Arts Auditorium on the campus of Middlesboro High School for a reception and press conference.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Ben Slusher
Athletic Director
Middlesboro High School
ben.slusher@mboro.kyschools.us
Keeping Our Schools Safe — Every Day! 
The Middlesboro Independent School District Police Department is proud to serve our students, staff, and families as a school-based law enforcement agency dedicated to safety and security across all MISD campuses.
Our department was established in 2019 under Senate Bill 1, which required districts to have School Resource Officers (SROs). Rather than contracting through local law enforcement, MISD chose to hire its own SROs — allowing our officers to focus fully on the needs of our schools and build strong relationships with our students.
MISD is proud to join 35 other school districts across Kentucky that have established their own police department, working together to enhance safety and strengthen partnerships between schools, families, and communities.
The MISD Police Department has the same arrest authority as before, but now with even more tools and resources — including NCIC privileges — to help keep our schools safe and our community connected.
MES SRO Officer Gary Lambdin, extension 8303
MMS SRO Officer Josh Harris, extension 8533
MHS SRO Officer Ben Spurlock, extension 8649
Senate Bill 181 (SB 181)
In compliance with Kentucky Senate Bill 181 (SB 181), our schools will now be using ParentSquare for all school communications. 
This platform helps keep you up-to-date with news, events, and important alerts, all in one place.
To get started, register your account using the email or phone number you provided to the school.
Click here to sign up:
https://www.parentsquare.com/s
Once your account is created, you can access helpful articles and tutorials to make the most of ParentSquare using the following link:
https://parentsquare.zendesk.c
Step by step instructions may be found here.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s education and stay connected.
Senate Bill 73 (SB 73)
The safety and wellbeing of our students is always a top priority. Recently, the legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 73, which addresses sexual extortion—also called sextortion. This new law requires school districts to provide information and resources to help families protect their children (KRS 531.125).
What is Sexual Extortion?
Sexual extortion happens when someone uses threats—such as violence, damaging a person’s reputation, or sharing explicit images—to pressure another person into doing something against their will. This could include:
These situations can cause significant emotional harm and put victims in unsafe circumstances. Many victims feel trapped and comply out of fear.
The Law (KRS 531.125) Defines Sexual Extortion As:
A person commits sexual extortion when they communicate a threat to:
1. Harm property or reputation or commit violence in order to force someone to:
2. Distribute sexual images/videos to pressure someone into:
Prevention and Support
Schools are now required to post information on how students can get help if they or someone they know is experiencing sextortion. The most effective protection is open, ongoing communication with trusted adults.
You can help protect your student by:
Predators often trick or groom young people into sharing images, then use threats to control them. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides tools to help families talk about these risks and remove harmful content from the internet when necessary.
By working together, we can help our students stay safe, protect their digital wellbeing, and ensure they know where to turn for help.
What Parents Should Know About Sextortion: https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/sextortion-what-parents-should-know.pdf
Even if an explicit image or video has been shared, there are ways to have it removed. Parents and guardians can help young people by using NCMEC’s Take It Down tool and reporting the content to the platform or app where it was posted. For more information, visit these resources:
Take It Down – Remove Explicit Images: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/
Our district is committed to helping you keep your students safe from sexual extortion. Please do not hesitate to contact school or district staff with any questions or concerns related to this critical issue.
[1] The full text of SB 73 is available at https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/sb73/bill.pdf and becomes effective June 27, 2025. SB 73 creates a new statute, KRS 531.125, and is available at https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56088.
