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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.
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.
New communication boards in place at playgrounds across Claiborne County
Staff Report Playgrounds all around Claiborne County are sporting some new sins to help children and adults who have difficulty with communication. Claiborne County Schools preschool playgrounds, Clinch-Powell Head Start playgrounds, and the city playgrounds in the county all have new communication boards with symbols that are likely needed at the park. These symbols include […] The post New communication boards in place at playgrounds across Claiborne County 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.
Holland: The armor of God includes the belt of truth
By Billy Holland Columnist Have you considered that most individuals are convinced that what they believe is true, and all who disagree with them are not as wise as they are? What is your personal view about this? May I ask, where did you discover your truth? Did God speak truth to you, or were […] The post Holland: The armor of God includes the belt of truth appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Sheriff: No serious injuries in train vs. car crash
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Department responded to a crash at a railroad crossing near Highway 225 and Factory Road in the Artemus community Wednesday. Deputies said they received the call around 5:52 p.m. Once on the scene, deputies found a 2010 Honda CR-V collided...
Brian Williams named Harlan head football coach
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - The Green Dragons have a new man at the helm ahead of the 2024 football season. Brian Williams was announced as the next head coach of the Green Dragons, ending a search that started back in December. A Middlesboro native, Williams played for the University of...
Middlesboro STEM teachers team up for cross-curricular project
In February five educators from the Middlesboro School System attended the SEEC Conference, (Science Exploration Educators Conference) in Houston, TX. These educators were invited by astronaut John Shoffner and The Perseid Foundation for their unwavering dedication to nurturing the next generation of innovators. They included Charlie Thomas, Middlesboro Elementary STEAM Teacher; Amanda Estes, MMS Science […] The post Middlesboro STEM teachers team up for cross-curricular project appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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.
Ky. man arrested on drug trafficking charges
By Jay Compton Bell County deputies arrested a Harlan man on multiple charges following a traffic stop on 25E in Pineville early Thursday morning, April 18. According to a release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Hunter Luttrell conducted the stop at 3:28 a.m. on a 2015 Camaro after the vehicle was seen swerving […] The post Ky. man arrested on drug trafficking charges appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
BCTC to offer prison program
Officials at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College system (KCTCS), announced it has been approved to offer the U.S. Department of Education’s Prison Education Program (PEP) effective fall 2024. Enrollment in postsecondary education programs has been proven to reduce incarcerated individuals’ risk of returning to prison […] The post BCTC to offer prison program appeared first on Middlesboro News.
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