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Claiborne County man charged with stealing $5,000 worth of fishing rods, reels
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WVLT) - A Claiborne County man was charged after police said he stole fishing rods and reels worth $5,000 in Kentucky. Officers with the Middlesboro Police Department responded to a theft involving several fishing rods and reels on April 19, according to the MPD. MPD said officers investigated...
Woodbine man being charged with assaulting Whitley Co. jailers was on parole for previous assault of Bell Co. parole officer
A Woodbine man, who allegedly cut/stabbed corrections officers at the Whitley County Detention Center during an incident last week, was on parole for assaulting a probation and parole officer in Bell County in 2022, according to governmental records. The News Journal reports that Williamsburg Police are planning to charge Dylan Knuckles, 22, with five counts […] The post Woodbine man being charged with assaulting Whitley Co. jailers was on parole for previous assault of Bell Co. parole officer appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Two men charged after more than 400 grams of meth found at Claiborne County home
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two Claiborne County men were charged after more than 400 grams of meth were found at a New Tazewell home. Detectives with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Lone Holly Lane in New Tazewell on Tuesday, according to the CCSO.
Hopson appears in court for preliminary hearing
Staff Report A Claiborne County man accused of killing his wife appeared in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Benjamin Hopson has been charged with criminal homicide. He is accused of stabbing his wife Lori Hopson earlier this month. According to arrest warrants, he violently attacked her when they were in their car on Barren […] The post Hopson appears in court for preliminary hearing appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
National Day of Prayer to be observed in both Middlesboro and Pineville
The 2024 National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 2. Both the City of Middlesboro and City of Pineville will be holding special services in observance of this day. Local ministers, business and community leaders and other dignitaries will lead prayers for our nation. President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a National Day of Prayer […] The post National Day of Prayer to be observed in both Middlesboro and Pineville appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Bell County Senior Citizens celebrating 50th anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Bell County Senior Citizens serving the seniors in Bell County, 1974-2024. There will be various celebrations announced throughout the year. In February 2024, The Bell County Senior Centers served 506 meals in Pineville and Middlesboro when seniors came into the centers to enjoy activities, celebrations, crafts, and […] The post Bell County Senior Citizens celebrating 50th anniversary appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Murder suspect arrested in Corbin
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - A Tennessee murder suspect was arrested in Corbin. Officers with the Corbin Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Thursday. When they arrived, officers arrested the driver, Michael Merrick, 49, of Knoxville, after determining he was under the influence of alcohol.
Group of Pineville students visit Flight 93 Memorial
The Pineville Independent School Board heard from teacher Kim Yates and a group of students who were able to make a special trip to the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation and the 9:57 Project. Yates explained that she was looking for a way to connect her students to 9/11 […] The post Group of Pineville students visit Flight 93 Memorial appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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