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Witness testifies against Debbie Partin
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The William Taylor murder trial continued on Wednesday. A witness who lives in the Chenoa community testified that Debbie Partin had a role in the alleged assault and murder of Taylor. Francis Partin, no relation to Debbie Partin, said during a conversation she had with Debbie Partin, Debbie Partin said she cut the phone cords to Taylor’s house the night he was allegedly assaulted. Francis Partin testified D...
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Board asked to revisit arts, humanities cuts
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer More than 100 people packed the Middlesboro Middle School (MMS) library on Tuesday night, many attending to support the arts and humanities classes targeted to be cut as part of the plan for the district’s budget reduction. Students and teachers — former and current — parents, community leaders and Middlesboro citizens all came together with what they say to be a common goal — to save the arts and humani...
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Blood drive to help local pastor successful
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Members of the community are once again showing support for their beloved Pastor Bill Poore. On Tuesday, a Medic Replacement Blood Drive was held for Poore. The drive took place in the Big Lots parking lot from 11 a.m. t0 6 p.m. The drive was so successful three additional drives are being scheduled. This is the second blood drive that has taken place thus far. The first drive was held at Middlesboro A...
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Steele honored as state’s first female funeral directors group president
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Mary Steele, of Pineville, was recently recognized in Frankfort for becoming the state’s first female to be named president of the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky (FDAK). FDAK has a 135-year history in the state. Being a pioneer is nothing new for Steele. She was also the first woman to receive both a funeral director and an embalmer’s license in Bell County. Accordingly, she is the first woman in...
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King testifies in Taylor murder case
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The William Taylor murder trial continued on Tuesday afternoon. One witness who spent a substantial amount of time on the stand was Joe King, of Clairfield. King testified Brian Hatfield, 35, of Frakes, told him about the incident when Taylor was assaulted, which led to his ultimate death. King testified that Hatfield said he hit Taylor three or four times because Taylor kept “coming at him.” King said Hatfiel...
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Brock honored for keeping Bell Co. clean
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Dewey C. Brock is the reason there are no illegal dumps in Bell County, says the chairman of Bell County Solid Waste. “Let it be known that there are now no illegal dumps in Bell County and that is due to the hard work of Dewey C. Brock,” declared Kirby Smith, during a recent gathering to honor Brock for his 18 years of service to the county. Brock, who saw the room fill with people to demonstrate their love ...
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‘52 weeks’ kids win Good Morning America, Disney contest
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer After keeping it a secret for two weeks, Libby Edwardson and Cindy Wyatt were finally able to tell kids the big news they were hoping and waiting to hear. As co-founders of 52 Weeks of Giving, Edwardson and Wyatt told the kids, who have been trying for three years to change the world, they won the “Disney Time Hometown Celebration” contest. Disney and Good Morning America (GMA) selected the winners. ...
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Gap ‘Second Saturday’ season begins
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer The Arts on the Second Saturday in Cumberland Gap is off to a great start this season. The first of a series of monthly events was held Saturday, kicking off the activities scheduled in the Gap this summer. The Cumberland Gap Arts Council called this month’s event April Showers Umbrella & Rainy Day Costume Contests . The event took place at Festival Park on Colywn Avenue. Cumberland Gap Art Coun...
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Community speaks out at school board meeting
Over 100 people packed the Middlesboro Middle School (MMS) library on Tuesday night. Students, teachers — both former and current, parents, community leaders and Middlesboro citizens all came together with one common goal — to save the Arts and Humanities classes from the Middlesboro Independent School System. As people poured into the school, they were met in the lobby by students passing out black ribbons to those who wanted to show sup...
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Paving projects announced
State Rep. Rick Nelson has announced two blacktop projects totaling $578,000 in Bell County. The first project will cover the paving of a section of KY 190 from milepost 4.0 to 7.4. The second project is in Middlesboro on Route 2402 from Cumberland Avenue to Cirencester Avenue, a distance of a half-mile. “We have several projects that are ready to start, and several more that will be bid this spring,” said Nelson. “We have to wait until...
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Officials share ideas to fight rise in fire deaths
FRANKFORT (AP) — Fire officials from across the state have begun discussing ways Kentuckians can stop the rising number of accidental fire deaths, which have claimed 30 people so far this year. Kentucky Fire Marshal William Swope led the first brainstorming session on Tuesday, focusing on the fact that most of the deaths have occurred in rural areas. Much of the two-hour discussion hinged on the question of how to get more working smoke det...
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TBI probe continues in fatal shooting
Staff Report Claiborne Progress An officer with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department (CCSD) was involved in a shooting Saturday evening that allegedly stemmed from an earlier road rage incident, according to reports from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The man who was shot and killed by the officer was identified as Terry Massengill, 52, according to TBI Public Information Officer Kristin Helm. His son, Brandon Massengill,...
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Bell, Pineville agree on student contracts
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The Pineville Independent School District and the Bell County School District have agreed on student contracts for non-residential students. The agreement will last for four years and is a one-to-one contract, according to school district officials. “I am very pleased we have an agreement in place,” said Bell County Superintendent Yvonne Gilliam. “This will allow both districts to focus on other issues.” G...
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Fish for all
Photos by Ray Welch|Daily News Tim Hoskins, regional manager for Pure Fishing Corporation, passes out free rods and reels to children on Saturday. Brandon Cornett shows off some of the trout he caught Saturday morning.
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Akers, Watson sentenced to 10 years in sex crime case
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Two men originally charged with sex crimes were sentenced in Bell Circuit Court on Monday. Bobby Akers, 22, of Middlesboro, and Randolph Watson Jr. of Middlesboro were sentenced. Akers was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for one count of first-degree sexual abuse, according to Linda West, his attorney. Approximately two months ago, Akers pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree sexual abuse an...
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PRIDE, 4-H, and Boy Scouts work to beautify Bell Co.
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Volunteers from local 4-H groups met on Saturday at the old Bell High School to launch out on a roadside litter pickup. April is PRIDE emphasis month and these particular volunteers were doing their part to participate. Richard Mason and Michelle Mcglone, leaders of the Bell County 4-H Community Club, were instrumental in rallying together the young 4-H helpers. Also, Brandy Calvert, the County Extension Agent ...
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2 killed as 2 bombs explode at Boston Marathon
BOSTON (AP) — Two bombs exploded near the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people, injuring 23 others and sending authorities rushing to aid wounded spectators, race organizers and police said. One runner, a Rhode Island state trooper, said he saw at least two dozen people with very serious injuries, including missing limbs. About two hours after the winners crossed the line, there was a loud explosion on the north...
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Bennett pleased with clean audit trail
Shane Pippin Staff Writer The Bell County Sheriff’s Office has another positive audit in the books. The office, with its latest report, has now recorded 11 consecutive audits with no more than one recommendation from the state auditor. And, that, according to Stephenie Steitzer, communications director for State Auditor of Public Accounts Adam Edelen, is the standard for sheriff’s offices. This, she said, is where the sheriff’s office...
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Sharp’s Cleaners
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer Thanks to their four generations of service in Middlesboro and surrounding counties, Sharp’s Cleaners has been selected for this week’s installment of Surviving the Hard Times . Sharp’s is located at119 Amesbury Avenue in Middlesboro. Bill Johnson is the current owner. Johnson’s great-grandfather, Will Sharp, opened the dry cleaning business in 1947. Sharp remained owner for several years until he bec...
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Commonwealth opens case in murder trial
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer After three days of jury selection, the prosecution began presenting its case on Friday against defendants in the William Taylor murder case. Commonwealth’s Attorney Karen Greene Blondell began the presentation after opening arguments concluded. Kentucky State Police Det. Tyson Lawson was one of the first testifying for the commonwealth. Lawson testified he was dispatched to the home of Rachael and Jeff Da...
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Police charge 2 with robbery, assault
Staff Report Two Middlesboro men were arrested on robbery and assault charges earlier this week. Jason Christopher Clark, 23, and Matthew Dewayne Griffith, 22, were both arrested on the charge of first-degree robbery and second-degree assault. According to the criminal complaint, the two were traveling in a vehicle with Thomas Dillman and a juvenile passenger. The group was allegedly traveling to Beans Fork. Dillman was told to get ou...
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Wreck halts traffic through one side of tunnel
Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress A two-vehicle wreck had traffic at a standstill at the Cumberland Gap Tunnel for some time Friday evening. The wreck occurred around 8 p.m. in the southbound lane of traffic on U.S. Hwy. 25E, right outside the tunnel near the Virginia on-ramp. According to witnesses at the scene, a gold Chevrolet sedan and a burgundy SUV collided when one attempted to cross the median from the northbound lane into the sout...
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Wreck on ‘River Hill’
Jay Compton|Daily News What appears to be a single-vehicle wreck occurred along U.S 25E on Friday in an area known to many as “River Hill.” The crash report was not complete before press time.
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Pentagon: NKorea could launch nuclear missile
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. intelligence report concludes that North Korea has advanced its nuclear knowhow to the point that it could arm a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead, a jarring revelation in the midst of bellicose threats from the unpredictable communist regime. President Barack Obama urged calm, calling on Pyongyang to end its saber-rattling while sternly warning that he would “take all necessary steps” to protect American cit...
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Jury for murder trial to be revealed today
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Thursday marked the third day of jury selection in the William Taylor murder trial. After over nine hours, the 38 potential jurors, which the attorneys will chose from for the trial, were selected. The jury that will sit through the length of the trial will be revealed today. The evening started off with the attorneys rehashing the question they asked the previous day because there were some new jurors in the ...
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