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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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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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Jason Clark
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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