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Open house held for cath lab
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Middlesboro ARH Hospital held an open house on Tuesday for the newly opened cath lab. Members of the community were invited to take a tour of the hospital’s newest addition, learning about how the lab worked and the benefits of having it at the local hospital. The cath lab actually opened earlier this year, but the open house was held this week. CV Radiology Technician for the mobile cath Mike Miracl...
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McCall to deliver SKCTC address
Special to the Daily News 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 May 10. The ceremony, which will get under way at 6 p.m., will be an evening of much happiness for the 366 eligible students who will receive diplomas and ...
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‘52 Weeks’ celebrates Arbor Day
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer For the second week in a row, tragedy has altered the plans for ‘52 Weeks of Giving’. Friday was Arbor Day and the group had plans to plant a tree in that honor. Unfortunately, a more serious matter came to their attention. The group recently made new friends when they won “Good Morning America’s Disney Time Hometown Celebration”. All of the GMA and Disney employees who helped with the event left a lasti...
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Duct tape party fundraiser held at school
Bell Central School Center Principal Greg Wilson hosted a fundraiser for autism awareness this week. To promote the event and generate funds, Wilson volunteered himself to become a human autism awareness ribbon by letting his students and teachers tape him to the wall. Strips of Duct Tape were lined up for participants to acquire and literally tape the principal to the wall. Those making donations were allowed to get a strip of tape and p...
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Caraway found guilty in rape case
Joe P. Asher The trial of Jeremy Caraway wrapped up Wednesday with the defendant being found guilty of rape. The jury recommended a sentence of five years on each count to run concurrently, for a total of 20 years in prison. This was the maximum sentence allowed. Caraway, 38, of Loyall, is the former pastor of Loyall Church of God. He was indicted on two counts of second-degree rape, two counts of second-degree sodomy, two counts of fir...
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Letter to Hatfield entered into evidence
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The cross-examination of Jeremiah (Jeremy) Evans continued on Wednesday. Defense attorney Brent Flowers, one of Brian Hatfield’s attorneys, introduced a letter Evans wrote to Hatfield into evidence. The letter was written within the last week, according to Evans’ testimony. “I love you like my own brother,” said Evans as he read the letter he wrote to Hatfield. “You know all of this is a big (explicative) up. ...
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Fire destroys home on KY 190
Staff Report The Bell County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Wednesday morning. According to Bell County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Stewart, a phone call came in around 9:40 a.m. “We don’t know right now how it started,” said Stewart. “It’s most likely electrical.” The house belongs to former Kentucky State Police Det. Mitch Williams’ parents, Andy and Mary Williams. According to Stewart, Andy was in the backyard ...
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Kids’ Fun Day held at local National Guard
Shane Pippin Staff Writer A special day was sponsored by the Family Readiness Group (FRG) at the Middlesboro National Guard Armory as part of the Child Appreciation Month. Jennifer Hatfield, president of the FRG, said, “This is the first time we’ve ever done anything quite like this here at the Middleboro post. I really wanted these kids to feel special.” The smiles of the kids made it worth it, she said, noting this event was for the...
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Hospital marks Air Evac’s 10th anniversary
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Middlesboro ARH Hospital celebrated the 10th anniversary for the Air Evac Lifeteam Base 33 on Tuesday. The celebration began in the Air Evac Lifeteam Base 33 hanger at noon. Numerous speakers addressed the crowd about the benefits of having Air Evac available to the community. Senior Program Director for Air Evac Lifeteam Jody Jenkins summed up why the service is so important to residents of Bell Cou...
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Trial of pastor facing sex charge begins
HARLAN (AP) — The trial is beginning for a former eastern Kentucky pastor facing counts of rape and other charges involving a girl younger than 14. The Harlan Daily Enterprise reports the proceedings against 38-year-old Jeremy Caraway were scheduled to begin Tuesday in Harlan Circuit Court. Caraway is the former pastor of Loyall Church of God in Harlan County. He is charged with rape, sodomy, sex abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor a...
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Evans testifies in murder trial
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The man who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the William Taylor murder case testified in court on Tuesday. Commonwealth Attorney Karen Greene Blondell called Jeremiah (Jeremy) Evans to the stand. Evans pleaded guilty several months ago to criminal facilitation to commit murder in the case. He allegedly drove the defendants to Taylor’s home the night of the alleged assault. Evans testified Tuesday that...
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Jones receives media award at EKLC
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Middlesboro native Matt Jones won the Media Award at the East Kentucky Leadership Conference’s 26th annual gathering held in Middlesboro last week. “This award means a lot to me,” said Jones. “The setting makes it extra special. I love Middlesboro, so to be able to win the award and to receive it here in Middlesboro is very endearing.” Jones is the founder of KentuckySportsRadio.com, the largest independent c...
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Cumberland Gap Tavern turns in beer permit
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer The Cumberland Gap Beer Board met at a special called meeting Monday night to address allegations against a local bar. According to Cumberland Gap Mayor Bill McGaffee, the meeting was called concerning allegations made against The Cumberland Gap Tavern. “(The bar) allegedly brought untaxed beer into the city for resale,” said McGaffee. Prior to the meeting, the Gap Tavern had closed its doors for goo...
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Nominations being accepted for business leaders
Special to the Daily News The 2013 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards (EIEA) program is accepting online nominations through May 23 for the region’s top small business leaders and entrepreneurs who have launched and are managing a successful business enterprise in Bell County. The top three finalists in each of the five EIEA categories will be recognized—and the award winners announced — on Sept. 9 at the 2013 EIEA awards luncheon host...
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1,200 pounds of drugs collected during National Take-Back Day
Special to the Daily News In just a single day, citizens across southern and eastern Kentucky have doubled the amount of unwanted or unused medications returned for safe disposal. On April 27, Operation UNITE partnered with local anti-drug coalitions, the Kentucky State Police, and local law enforcement agencies for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. During the four-hour take-back ...
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Fleeing suspect gains 10 additional charges
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer A Pineville man was arrested Sunday after failing to yield when an officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle. Joshua Hubbard, 23, was arrested by James Taulbee of the Bell County Sheriff’s Department and charged with first-degree fleeing or evading police. In addition to the felony arrest, Hubbard was charged with 10 additional misdemeanors and violations. Hubbard’s fin...
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Living history
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The “War Between the States” was relived in the Cumberland Gap, Tenn., this weekend with re-enactors bringing history alive for hundreds of visitors. “This is where history is coming alive,” said Cumberland Gap Alderman John Ravnum, who took the time to spearhead the event. Ravnum has participated in re-enactment for 30 years. “What’s happening is all these little pieces of personal history are being lost,...
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Taylor murder trial resumes
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer After being postponed for a week due to several different activities, the William Taylor murder trail continued on Monday. A key witnesses for the commonwealth was Lucas Maiden. Lucas Maiden, a convicted felon, is related to Candy Maiden by marriage and had a relationship with Shana Mason, who testified two weeks ago. Lucas Maiden testified to seeing Brain Hatfield and Jeremy Evans on the day of the alleged ...
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Bell-Whitley holds Repair Affair
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Each year Bell-Whitley Community Action Agency helps bring in volunteers for Repair Affair. The event typically lasts at least one day. The event focuses on helping elderly people improve their homes. Saturday, there was work done on several homes. One of the homes that was repaired is located on Browning Loop, which is on Laurel Hill. The group who volunteered to work on the home was St. Mary’s Episcopal Chur...
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Man allegedly attacks ex-girlfriend, flees
Marisa Anders Claiborne Progress Authorities are looking for a man who they say battered his ex-girlfriend in her home last week. Robert Andrew Hawkins, 32, is wanted on several charges stemming from an incident last Wednesday. According to Sgt. Shawn Goode, of the Tazewell Police Department, Hawkins allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Tazewell and attacked her. Hawkins is charged with especially aggravated burglary, es...
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McConnell unveils measure to help coal industry
Roger Alford Associated Press PIKEVILLE (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled legislation Monday aimed at forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the process for coal companies seeking permits to open new mines. McConnell made a series of stops in the Kentucky coalfields to promote what he has dubbed The Coal Jobs Protection Act. He said the proposal is a response to some 4,000 jobs that have been...
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Carwardine to deliver commencement address
Special to the Daily News HARROGATE, Tenn. — Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will welcome Corpus Christi College Oxford President Richard Carwardine to make the commencement address on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Tex Turner Arena. The British scholar is the author of Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power. During the ceremony, LMU will confer approximately 445 total degrees including 163 associates, 178 bachelor’s, 102 master’s and two doctora...
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Emmett’s Floor Covering
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Emmett’s Floor Covering has been chosen as this week’s Surviving the Hard Times series in recognition of four decades of service to Middlesboro and the surrounding area. Junior and Vicki Emmett decided that after 14 years of experience it was time to open their own flooring business. In 1986, the couple purchased Johnny Baker’s Floor Covering, beginning their family business. The Emmetts purchased ...
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Ray of Hope fighting child abuse
Shane Pippin Staff Writer The executive director of Ray of Hope told a group of community and business leaders recently that child abuse can be found anywhere — including Bell County. Ray of Hope is a children’s advocacy center based out of Pineville since July, 2011. Speaking to the group during a luncheon in Middlesboro, Gina Johnson stressed, “Children cannot protect themselves. They must depend on adults around them to keep them s...
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Man charged with Murder in Lee County, Va.
Staff Report A man has been charged with murder in Lee County, Va. Brandon Bledsoe faces a charge of first-degree murder. On Thursday, the Lee County 911 dispatch was notified by Lee Regional Medical Center staff that a female suffering severe stab wounds had been brought to the emergency room by a private vehicle. Wilma Stapleton, 45, of Pennington Gap, Va., died of her injuries, police said. While at the emergency room, officers w...
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