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Haynes still working a lot as prep basketball official

mark mathis, messenger-inquirer, owensboro, ky.
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Dec. 22—Billy T. Haynes was at center court in Lexington's Rupp Arena for a ceremony at halftime of the KHSAA boys basketball state championship game last March.

He was one of several basketball referees who were receiving awards for their longevity in high school officiating.

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