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Man arrested for KFC robbery
The Tazewell Police Department arrested a man last week for allegedly robbing the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant on April 20. Joshua Ryan Shackleford, 27, of Harrogate, was arrested April 24 and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, assault and theft of property over $1,000. According to police, they were called to the KFC around 11:30 p.m. on April 20 for the report of a robbery. Patrolman Larry Mozingo arrived at ...
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Hawkins turns himself in to authorities
Marisa Anders A man authorities say battered his ex-girlfriend in her home turned himself in to Claiborne County law enforcement on Thursday. Robert Andrew Hawkins, 32, faces several charges stemming from an incident that took place April 24. According to Sgt. Shawn Goode of the Tazewell Police Department, Hawkins allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Tazewell and attacked her. The arrest warrant, from Claiborne County Gene...
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Hawkins turns himself in to authorities
A man who authorities say battered his ex-girlfriend in her home turned himself in to Claiborne County law enforcement on Thursday. Robert Andrew Hawkins, 32, faces several charges stemming from an incident that took place April 24. According to Sgt. Shawn Goode, of the Tazewell Police Department, Hawkins allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Tazewell and attacked her. The arrest warrant, from Claiborne County General Session...
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Bell County murder, suicide
At approximately 8:30 a.m. today the Kentucky State Police responded to a wireless 911 call from the Woodland Hills area located in Pineville. Upon troopers arrival Anthony Scott Mace, 45, of Pineville and Lisa Mace, 41, also of Pineville, were located inside of a residence deceased. Preliminary investigation indicates that Anthony Scott Mace had shot his wife Lisa Mace before turning the weapon upon himself. At this time the incident is st...
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Businessman charged with sexual battery
A New Tazewell businessman was arrested Friday on charges of sexual battery. According to an arrest warrant from Claiborne County Sessions Court, Charles Allen Torbett III allegedly went into Papa John’s restaurant in New Tazewell and “would grab (alleged victim’s name deleted) body and breasts. The defendant did not have permission… to touch any part of her body.” The alleged offenses occurred in February of this year. Torbett is the own...
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National Day of Prayer to be observed Thursday
The annual National Day of Prayer will be recognized during a ceremony in Harrogate on Thursday. Each year, millions answer the call to prayer on the first Thursday in May. This year’s observance will be the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer, with the theme as “Pray for America.” Organized events are held in thousands of public venues where intercession is made for America and its leadership. One local service recognizing the National Da...
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New job, training assistance signup event coming to Bell County
More than 800 out-of-work Eastern Kentucky coal miners have already started their journey back into the workforce by enrolling in the regional Hiring Our Miners Everyday (H.O.M.E.) jobs and training initiative. That initiative wants to enroll even more of the region’s thousands of laid-off miners and their spouses, and has scheduled a new series of Open Enrollment Events to get them signed up for expert career advising, job preparedness and...
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Man allegedly attacks ex-girlfriend, flees
Marisa Anders Claiborne Progress Authorities are looking for a man who they say battered his ex-girlfriend in her home last week. Robert Andrew Hawkins, 32, is wanted on several charges stemming from an incident last Wednesday. According to Sgt. Shawn Goode, of the Tazewell Police Department, Hawkins allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Tazewell and attacked her. Hawkins is charged with especially aggravated burglary, es...
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Speedwell man arrested on theft charges
Steven Keith Hunley, 23, of Speedwell, was arrested Thursday in connection with a burglary and assault in the Hunley Acres community in Speedwell, according to Det. Bradley Duncan of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department. Officers were dispatched to a residence where Hunley was allegedly witnessed by the homeowners carrying items from their house. According to Duncan, Hunley fled the scene. However, he was later apprehended and transp...
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Leadership Claiborne visits Nashville
Leadership Claiborne made its annual trip to Nashville to visit the state capitol recently. During the sessions, held in the capitol building, class members learned about the different aspects of state government. Various officials are on hand to speak to the class each year. This year, the class met with state Sen. Frank Niceley, whose office arranged the itinerary. They then heard from Commissioner Kevin Huffman with the Department of Educa...
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Grand Jury indictment arrests
The Claiborne County Grand Jury handed down several indictments during its recent session. The indictments included: Brenda Fay Phipps, 64, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Sammy Lynn Poore, 40, Promotion of Methamphetamine Manu.; Theft under $500; Jeffery Daryl Drinnon Jr., 32, Promotion of Methamphetamine Manu.; Theft under $500; Sylvia Rose Buell, 29, Aggravated Burglary, Theft over $1,000; Amanda Nicole Brooks, 27, Aggravated...
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Students recognized at school board meeting
Several students were recognized for their achievements during the April meeting of the Claiborne County Board of Education. Among students honored for their work was Canaan Loope, who was named Student of the Month at Claiborne High School (CHS). School board representative Dylan Robinson told the board and audience that Loope was nominated by Dorthey Sayani. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA during his freshman year at CHS. Loope has been i...
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For the record
Claiborne Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Mark Anthony Branham – FTA on Promo of Meth in School Zone, VOP, FTA on Disorderly Yvonne Lynn Carroll-Burger – FTA-PI, VOP Sale of Sched II (Oxycodone) Kelli Nicole Collins – FTA, DUI 1st and Poss of Sched IV Controlled Sub, VOP, DUI 1st Arthur Gene Hatfield – Criminal Trespass, Public Intoxication, Domestic Assault, Simple Possession of Schedule 6, State Warrant Parole Violation Andrew Taylor Putn...
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Area Happenings
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament The Midway 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held April 27. All games are played on the indoor court at Midway Elementary. Players must be 16 years or older. The tournament will be a double elimination format with games starting at 8:30 a.m. There is a $75 entry fee. The deadline to enter...
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Collision halts traffic on Hwy. 33
A two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 33 in front of Cedar Grove BP halted traffic in both directions around 7:30 p.m. Friday. According to witnesses at the scene, a truck pulled out from the parking lot of the market and was hit by an oncoming car. One person was flown from a landing zone at the Brogan Boat Launch to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. At least one other person was taken to the Claiborne County Hospital by amb...
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