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Evans’ sister testifies for commonwealth
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer The sister of Jeremiah (Jeremy) Evans testified on Friday in the William Taylor murder case. Evans pleaded guilty earlier for his involvement in the alleged murder of the elderly Frakes man. He pleaded to criminal facilitation to commit murder. Shana Mason, who admitted to being a convicted felon, testified she had a conversation with Candy Maiden while the two were going to Lafollette, Tenn. Mason testified...
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GMA, Disney Time celebrate ‘52 Weeks of Giving’
Reina P. Cunningham Daily News Members of ‘52 Weeks of Giving’ arrived at the Middlesboro Community Center at 5:30 a.m. on Friday. Despite the early hour, the kids were bright eyed, anticipating the celebration about to take place. ‘52 Weeks’ won a nationwide contest sponsored by Good Morning America (GMA) and Disney Parks. The small town group competed against 387 other teams in “Good Morning America’s Disney Time Hometown Celebration”...
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Obama: Boston capture closes chapter in tragedy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Friday night that the capture of a second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings “closed an important chapter in this tragedy.” But he acknowledged that many unanswered questions remain about the motivations of the two men accused of perpetrating the attacks that unnerved the nation. “The families of those killed so senselessly deserve answers,” said Obama, who branded the suspects “ter...
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Witnesses place Hatfield, Maiden at crime scene
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Several individuals testified Thursday that Brian Hatfield and Candy Maiden made statements to them in regards to the alleged assault and murder of William Taylor. Amber (Partin) Murray and Scott Mason testified Hatfield made statements to them that would place him at the crime scene the night of the alleged assault. Prior to testifying about the statements Hatfield allegedly made, Murray testified she was a...
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Dr. Dubin recounts day of Boston Marathon
Anthony Cloud Staff Writer Dr. Ronald Dubin was one of the many runners who participated in the Boston Marathon on Monday. Dubin said he was a few miles away when the explosions went off. Due to his distance from the blasts, he said he could not hear the explosions. “I was still running” when the explosions went off, said Dubin, an orthopedic surgeon with offices in Middlesboro and Corbin. Dubin said there were still many runners ne...
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GMA helps ‘52 Weeks of Giving’ raise money for Boston Library
Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer In light of Monday’s tragic events at the Boston Marathon, the “52 Weeks of Giving” children decided to do a fundraiser to honor 8-year-old Martin Richard. Richard was a victim of the Boston bombing while he waited near the finish line for his father to complete the race. The children set up tables at both entrances of the Food City in Middlesboro. From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. they asked shoppers for a donat...
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Chamber of Commerce holds annual dinner, awards ceremony
Shane Pippin Staff Writer The Bell County Chamber of Commerce had its annual award ceremony and dinner recently at Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Candice Jones-Evans, director, served as the moderator. She called out door prize winners, as well as the award winners. Also assisting in the event was Charles Burchfield, president of the Chamber. Burchfield opened the event by welcoming everyone and conducting the invocation. Burchfield a...
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State jobless rate increases to 8 percent in March
FRANKFORT— Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate rose to 8 percent in March from 7.9 percent in February 2013, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The preliminary March 2013 jobless rate was .2 percentage points below the 8.2 percent rate recorded for the state in March 2012. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreas...
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‘52 Weeks of Giving’ honoring boy killed in bombing
Staff Report In light of Monday’s tragic events at the Boston Marathon, the ‘52 Weeks of Giving’ kids have changed their plans for this week. The kids originally had planned to do an Earth Day cleanup. However, instead, they are now going to do a fundraiser to honor 8-year-old Martin Richard. Richard was a victim of the Boston bombing while he waited near the finish line for his father to complete the race. The children will be set up...
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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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Bobby Akers
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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