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Fire destroys family’s home at Varilla
Debbie Caldwell | Daily News The Bell County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Thursday afternoon on Varilla Lane. The residence was occupied by Tony and Teresa Lefevers and their two sons, who are ages 11 and 13. Tony Lefevers said the fire could have started from a dryer that has not been working properly. Tony sustained a burn to his arm while attempting to rescue some animals from inside the burning residence. He said he lost...
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Page students UNITE to wipe out drug use
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Students at the Page School Center and the UNITE club recently came together to work on wiping out drug abuse in Bell County. The wipe out drugs challenge took place April 16-30. Tteachers with the most toilet paper votes were crowned T.P. King and T.P. Queen. The students who brought in the most toilet paper donations was crowned T.P Prince and T.P. Princess. The school received 1,570 rolls of toile...
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Middlesboro police arrest 3 for burglary
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Three men were arrested by Middlesboro and Pineville police last week for burglary. Tom Smith, Stuart Rutherford and Jerome Ferguson were each arrested and charged with second-degree burglary. The burglaries do not appear to be connected. According to the arrest warrant, Smith, 43, of Middlesboro, entered the dwelling of the alleged victim and took tools, scrap metal, wiring and other material from the hom...
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Former teacher arrested on sexual abuse charge
Staff Report Kentucky State Police Det. Kenny Abner served an arrest warrant Thursday for a former teacher and substitute teacher on sex crime charges allegedly involving a teenage boy. Deron F. Saylor, 47, of Coldiron, was arrested by Trooper Kevin Miller at his home in Molus after he reported a burglary not knowing investigators had been at his home earlier to execute a search warrant. He found items disturbed and reported his residence...
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Recycling center offers electronic recycling this month
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The 109 Board and the Bell County Recycling Center announced during their regular meeting that they are recognizing May as E-Scrap month. All month, people can bring unwanted electronics to the recycling center for disposal. The official E-Scrap Day will be June 1. Electronics submitted to the recycling center will be stored at the center until June 1. It is urged that people bring the electronics into the c...
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Former substitute teacher arested on sex charges
Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan executed an arrest warrant today for the arrest of Deron F. Saylor, 53, of Coldiron. The arrest was the result of the warrant obtained by Det. Edward Abner resulting from an investigation stemming from Nov. 1. The warrant charges state Saylor subjected a 14-year-old minor to sexual contact while being a person in authority. Saylor knowingly used an electronic device system to communicate and in...
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Cook a finalist for school chief post
Megan McGregor Madisonville Messenger Middlesboro Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Rita Cook is one of four finalists for the Hopkins County Schools superintendent position. Finalists were revealed after the Hopkins County Board of Education met in closed session Monday night. “All have been successful in different positions, “ said Phil Eason, senior search consultant with the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. “The...
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Defendants found guilty in Taylor murder trial
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The jury found Brian Hatfield, Candy Maiden and Debbie Partin guilty of complicity to commit murder on Wednesday. The jury returned with the minimal 20 year sentence for each of the defendants. “I accept the verdict. This was a no win situation for all the families involved,” said Kathy Taylor, William Taylor’s youngest daughter. “I feel my…father got the justice he deserved.” “I want to thank the commonweal...
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Cumberland Gap officials talk tourism
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer The Cumberland Gap Board of Mayor and Aldermen met for the monthly meeting on Monday. A large part of the meeting was centered around discussion of tourism events. Cumberland Gap has been actively trying to revitalize the area in order to draw bigger crowds for the events. Tourism events are scheduled throughout the summer and so far events have been successful. According to Alderman John Ravnum, the...
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Cruisin’ the Crater set to begin new season
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Organizers are set to kick off another season of Cruisin’ the Crater in Middlesboro. This is the eighth year for the annual event and expectations are high for another fun summertime. “It’s an event that everyone should come out for,” said Leman Moyers, event coordinator. “This is good, clean, family fun. That’s why we’re doing this. We’re trying to provide free, wholesome entertainment.” “We also want to p...
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Barton takes part in outdoor tourism trip
Special to the Daily News SOMERSET — TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky (TOUR SEKY) hosted a spring work study trip to Boone, N.C., April 30-May 2. Boone, located in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, is known for outdoor recreation opportunities. More than 30 people from communities throughout the state participated in the three-day workshop. Judy Barton, representing the Bell County Tourism Commission, attended, along with ...
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Dr. Lovie Stallworth opens practice in downtown Middlesboro
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Dr. Lovie Stallworth has opened her own practice in downtown Middlesboro. Her offices are located on the ground level of the Pinnacle Building, 2010 Cumberland Ave. where she will practice Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. “This is exciting because it has been five year’s in the making,” said Stallworth. Stallworth spoke about her efforts to achieve this dream, and the many obstacles along the way. She admitt...
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Hale receives Collins Leadership Award
Jean R. Hale, chairman, president and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp Inc., was honored by Women Leading Kentucky who presented her with the Martha Layne Collins Leadership Award at the 14th Annual Women’s Business and Leadership Conference in Lexington. “I am honored to have received this recognition from Women Leading Kentucky,” said Hale. The success of any company is not in just having a business plan, but the successful execution of th...
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Competition for students sparks school disputes
Jim Warren and Bill Estep Writers Lexington Herald-Leader With school finances getting tighter all across Kentucky, disputes have erupted between county and independent school districts in several locations recently over agreements that allow students to attend schools across district lines. State funding is based on enrollment, so when students from a county district attend school in a neighboring independent district, the independe...
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Road collapses at Brownies Creek
Shane Pippin Staff Writer A section of KY 987 in Bell County totally collapsed during early Tuesday morning following a period of heavy rain. “It’s gone,” said a local onlooker. Several neighbors came out to surmise and marvel at the devastation. Cathy Hobbs was one of the locals who stayed around for a little while to tell the story of what happened. Hobbs reported that the road’s collapse was first discovered around 5 a.m. when ...
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Verdict watch
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The jury in the William Taylor murder trial is set to receive the case today, after nearly a month long trial. On Tuesday, both the defense and the prosecution wrapped up their case by giving their closing arguments. Sam Cox, who represents Candy Maiden, focused his argument around Jeremy Evans and several witnesses who claimed Maiden confessed. Cox said several witnesses never mentioned anything about Maide...
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Low donations prompt CCM sidewalk sale
Reina Cunningham Staff Writer Donations are still low at Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM) and workers are pulling together to make ends meet. CCM normally hosts a series of sidewalk sales during the summer months of June and July, but due to the lack of donations the first sidewalk sale will take place in May. CCM will host the first sidewalk sale today and Thursday in front of the office. The sale will consists of spring and su...
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LMU awards 445 degrees at commencement
Special to the Daily News HARROGATE, Tenn. — Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President B. James Dawson conferred the degrees of 445 students on Saturday. Family and friends of over 400 students participated in the commencement ceremony held in the Tex Turner Arena. During the ceremony, LMU conferred 163 associates, 178 bachelor’s, 102 master’s and two doctoral degrees. Additionally, six individuals were recognized with special honors fr...
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McCall to deliver KCTCS commencement address
Special to the Enterprise Michael B. McCall, founding president and chief executive officer of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, will deliver the address for the 48th Commencement and Awarding of Credentials at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College set for 6 p.m. Friday. Diplomas and degrees will be awarded to 366 eligible students. The graduation service will be held beneath a tent on the lower campus at C...
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Fun4Kidz Fest helps out March of Dimes
Shane Pippin Staff Writer On Saturday, Rita Hansard spearheaded the second annual Fun4Kidz Fest in downtown Middlesboro. Contributing to the fun was T & T Stables, offering pony rides; face-painting by Tonia; Jim Fortner providing a martial arts display; Gym Majic Dance Team; Shanon Partin, a young entertainer; Cumberland River Academy, singing and playing; Christopher Tuttle, also part of the entertainment. Some say that Hansard is a...
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Frank Morton
Middlesboro man arrested on sexual abuse charge
Staff Report A Middlesboro man was arrested Saturday on a sexual abuse charge. Frank Gilbert Morton, 32, was arrested by Josh Burchett of the Middlesboro Police Department and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. The alleged victim was 16-years-old. According to the arrest citation, Morton inappropriately touched the teen in an aggressive fashion inside of his vehicle after offering the female a ride home. As of Monday afternoon, M...
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Randall Rogers
Walmart bathroom peeper receives final sentencing
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The man who installed cameras in Walmart bathrooms received his final sentencing in Bell Circuit Court on Monday. Randall R. Rogers, 49, of Speedwell, Tenn., was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary for all the charges. Rogers was charged with three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor under 18 years of age, four counts of video voyeurism and seven counts of first-degree criminal possession...
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Page students prepare for K-PREP
Faculty and staff at the Page School Center wanted to raise excitement for the upcoming K-PREP testing at their school, so they decided to allow their kids to have a parade the day prior to the testing. The K-PREP Kickoff raised students excitement about the upcoming tests as well as allowed them to have a short break before the exams began. Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite ‘Duck Dynasty’ characters for the parade. Camo...
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Russell Kanipes
Alleged drug possession lands man in jail
Staff Report A Tennessee man was arrested on drug possession charges Friday. Russell Kent Kanipes, 44, of Oak Ridge, was arrested by Jordon Hurd of the Middlesboro Police Department and charged with four counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, one count of third-degree possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. According to the arrest citation, Kanipes was arrested at Bingo Universe on 15th Street. H...
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Xtreme Fitness holds ribbon cutting ceremony
Staff Report Jeff Bowling purchased Castleton’s Fitness at the beginning of March and soon began renovating the 10,000 square foot building. On April 10, Xtreme Fitness officially became open on a 24-hour, seven day a week schedule. Workers are available from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., but members have constant access to the exercise equipment regardless of when they choose to work out. In addition to offering around the clock workout optio...
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