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eTearsheet - Kentucky Press Association
BREAKINGNEWS @mountainadvocate.com 75¢ Thursday, January 1, 2015 VOL. 110 - NO. 20 | 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES 214 KNOX STREET • BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906 Fugitive brother, sister nabbed Vehicle flips three times in Christmas Eve crash STAFF REPORT A Knox County brother and sister have been arrested for the alleged robbery and assault of Dennis Graham of Bryants Store. Donna Kay Bays, 41, of Barbourville, and her 36 year-old-brother, David Allen Bays, of Bryants Store, were arrested and booked into the Knox County Detention Center Christmas Day. The siblings were wanted for entering the home of Dennis Graham of Bryants Store on Dec. 20, where they assaulted and robbed him of $4,250 in cash. The arrest citation states, “the victim obtained life threatening injuries” during the break in. Both Bays are being held in the Knox County Detention on charges of first degree robbery and second degree assault. Both also have $25,000 cash bonds. The two are scheduled to be in court Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. Donna Bays PHOTO BY BOBBIE POYNTER David Bays Knox woman abandons children to evade arrest BY BOBBIE POYNTER [email protected] A Knox County woman is facing charges on endangering the welfare of a minor after fleeing and abandoning her Pamela Hatfield two children in a motel room in order to avoid a confrontation with police. According to a Laurel Sheriff ’s report, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance complaint at a motel off I-75 Exit 29 around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. When officers asked the man and woman in the room for identification, they were told both subjects’ identification was outside in their truck. While the man took officers out to the vehicle, the woman apparently broke out through a screened window and fled the scene, leaving her two seven-month-old Two attempt 5-finger discount Christmas shopping Mike Cobb consoles his daughter, Callie, as their Explorer is loaded onto a wrecker Wednesday afternoon. As a precaution, Barbourville firefighters cleaned the highway of debris before allowing traffic to continue on their way. babies in the room. The woman, identified as Pamela Hatfield, 23, of Barbourville, was later found hiding in the basement of a Knox County residence belonging to Bradley Combs. The man in the motel room with Hatfield was identified as Michael Ramey, 35, of Corbin. He was arrested on two bench warrants, one each from Knox and Laurel counties. Hatfield was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and on three outstanding Laurel County bench warrants. Both were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center. Combs was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with hindering apprehension of prosecution. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. BY BOBBIE POYNTER [email protected] And they walked away. . . A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Pope Hollow road could easily have taken the lives of a Turkey Creek father and daughter as their car flipped three times on a stretch of road police officers say is known for causing a great amount of serious and even fatal injuries. Callie Cob, 17, was driving a 2004 Ford Explorer east on South KY11 when she lost control of her vehicle on the wet road. According to her father, Mike Cobb, who was a passenger in the car, the vehicle slipped off the road into a ditch, somehow bounced back out and flipped three times. At some point, Cobb says, SEE CRASH, PAGE 3 New officials take office PHOTO BY BOBBIE POYNTER Newly-elected Knox County officials pose for a photo following the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. Pictured from the left are (front row) Sheriff Mike Smith, Jailer Mary Hammons, Circuit Court Judge Gregory Lay, Judge-Executive J.M. Hall, Constable Dist. 5 Carl Bolton, Magistrate Dist. 1 Carson Gilbert, (second row) County Attorney Gilbert Holland, PVA Bill Oxendine, Constable Dist. 1 Larry Eagle, Magistrate Dist. 5 Julio Cima, Magistrate Dist. 4 Jason Lake, Magistrate Dist. 2 Stacy Roark, Magistrate Dist. 3 Jerry Cox. (Back row) County Clerk Mike Corey, Coroner Mike Blevins, Constable Dist. 2 Reed Murphy and Circuit Clerk Greg Helton. Not pictured are County Surveyor Richard Frederick and Constable Dist. 4 Jimmy Dye. See more photos online and in next week's issue. New Year's Resolutions Newlyelected mayor looks ahead, not back BY BOBBIE POYNTER [email protected] Two Knox County people were arrested Christmas Eve for shoplifting at the Corbin WalMart. A Flat Lick woman was arrested Dec. 24 for shoplifting at the Corbin Walmart. Around 3 a.m. Christmas Eve, Terri Davis, 32, of Flat Lick, was allegedly observed Gilbert Holland, Barbourville: "To eat better." Terri Davis Beverly Gray SEE SHOPLIFT, PAGE 3 Ali Hill, Barbourville: "To extend more grace, compassion, and kindness to everyone and to be a better light for the Lord." Inmates not forgotten Breanna Ledford: "To be a better person." SEE MORE RESOLUTIONS, PAGE 2 PHOTO BY BOBBIE POYNTER Inmates at the Knox County Detention Center received a pleasant surprise Christmas Eve when several members of the community paid a late-night visit to the facility in order to deliver some Christmas cheer. The visitors presented each jail inmate with a handshake and a bag of candy to help make their incarceration during the holiday a little less unpleasant. Pictured from left to right are Mike Corey, Melissa Corey, Barry Rowland, Torri Thompson, David Thompson and Mike Phipps of Operation Sharing. David Thompson BY BOBBIE POYNTER [email protected] David Thompson can’t wait to get back in the saddle. The newly-elected mayor is looking forward to building a working partnership with the new city council and community-based organizations with SEE MAYOR, PAGE 2 BREAKINGNEWS @mountainadvocate.com VOL. 110 - NO. 25 | 2 SECTIONS, 18 PAGES 214 KNOX STREET • BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906 Thursday, February 5, 2015 copy 75¢ per Petition for alcohol sale circulating in Barbourville BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor It’s been three years since a petition was circulated to allow alcohol sales in Barbourville. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, a new petition began circulating around Barbourville. It says: “We the undersigned registered voters hereby petition for election on the following question: BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor SEE AGREEMENT, PAGE 5A Knox Unite earns national recognition BY JAY NOLAN Publisher Congressman Hal Rogers will honor Knox County Unite. On Tuesday, Feb. 17. The congressman, along with Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and Michael Botticelli, Acting Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, will all be at the EKU Center in Manchester. They will recognize and honor outstanding community coalitions for their volunteer efforts. Our local Unite group will be honored for their extensive work with youth. Proof of how much the local chapter does and how worthy they are to earn recognition was obvious during the chairman’s report to members at their SEE UNITE, PAGE 7A City Council to get first reading of budget amendment BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor The Barbourville City Council will get a first look Thursday at the first of several amendments to the budget as proposed by the Finance Committee. The amendments will affect all departments in order to balance the budget. A concern has been raised that money is beSEE BUDGET, PAGE 5A Barbourville, only that an election to that effect be held. Supporters of alcohol sales Barbourville have various reasons to request the local option election. According to trailsrus. com, an independent research website, who obtained its information from the KSP Traffic Accidents Facts Report, studies showed that cities across DEATH TRAP Knox, Corbin schools enter into 2-year reciprocal agreement Knox County School District has entered into a twoyear reciprocal agreement with neighboring school districts, including Barbourville Independent and Corbin Independent, Bell County Clay County, Laurel County, Middlesboro Independent, Pineville Independent, Whitley County and Williamsburg Independent. By agreeing to the same terms as last year, this will give all school districts involved two years to begin discussions and working on plans for the future,” said Knox Schools Superintendent Kelly Sprinkles. “We understand that all districts, ourselves included, are experiencing budget issues – so from the financial standpoint, this will not be an immediate re- ‘Are you in favor of the sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Barbourville?’ KRS 242.020” Those signing the petition are not necessarily asking for alcohol sales in Kentucky who opened their towns to alcohol sales actually saw a decrease in their reported drunk driving rates. Local residents have SEE ALCOHOL, PAGE 5A Lawsuit filed against ambulance driver BY DEAN MANNING For the Mountain Advocate The parents of a 14-yearold Knox County boy who was struck and killed by a Knox County EMS ambulance in August have filed a lawsuit claiming negligence on the part of the ambulance service and the driver, Kevin French, led to their son’s death. According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Knox Circuit Court, Rodney Callender and Holly Dale Johnson are seeking to recoup the medical and funeral expenses totaling $15,603. In addition, the parents SEE AMBULANCE, PAGE 5A PHOTO COURTESY OF BARBOURVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Barbourville attorney Paul Baker and his daughter were forced off the road and into the ditch at the intersection of Pope Hollow Road and So. Hwy 11. This is the fourth recorded crash at this intersection since the first of the year. DOT to investigate dangerous stretch of Hwy 11 BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor A particularly dangerous stretch of highway at the entrance to Pope Hollow Road on South KY 11 in Barbourville has claimed even more victims. On Sunday, Feb. 1, prominent Barbourville attorney Paul Baker and his daughter were traveling north of S. KY 11 when their vehicle was struck by a another vehicle heading south and sliding into their lane on the wet road. Baker swerved in an attempt to avoid the collision, but was unable to do so and was struck in the driver side doors, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a fire hydrant with his passenger side front door. Baker’s vehicle had to be towed. This makes the fourth recorded crash at that intersection since the first of the year. There have been more than 30 recorded crashes at that intersection in only two years. A great number more have gone unrecorded due to a lack of injuries or other vehicles involved. Tragically, two fatalities have also been recorded, one on April 7, 2009, in a head-on collision, and another single vehicle crash fatality on May 29, 2012. Barbourville Mayor David Thompson has witnessed a large majority of the crashes and has been aware of many others due to the fact that his home is located directly in the path of vehicles that have lost traction coming around the curve. “I’ve had cars upside down in my driveway, others that have hit the porch and still others that came to SEE HWY 11, PAGE 5A The community has its say “It’s time for us to roll up our shirt sleeves and get going.” -- Denise Wainscott, Director, Barbourville Tourism BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor Barbourville Tourism asked Knox County residents what they feel would be good for their city and county’s future. “This is going to be a working plan, not one that just sits on the shelf,” said Debbie Spencer, president of We Make Things Happen!, who along with Barbourville Tourism, hosted two events Jan. 29 to hear ideas on what the community feels will help improve tourism in the area, not just for tourists, but for its citizens as well. “We’re hoping to develop our strategic action plan,” said Tourism Director Denise Wainscott. “We want more than just day visitors. We want tourists visiting our town to stay overnight or even longer.” Spencer began by describing several strategic plans that have worked out well for other communities, including outdoor adventures, horseback riding and unique dining spots. A strategic plan in Knott County, she explained, was completed in only a year and a half and included a trail ride. It drew 10,000 people into the community and brought in $2.3 million in revenue into that region. A big plus for this area, Spencer said, is that Knox County has a wealth of history, not to mention all the firsts the area claims, including: • 1st settlement house in Kentucky (c. 1750) ➢ Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site • 1st trails and roads in KY (c. 1775) all come together in Knox County. ➢ Boone Trace, Wilderness Road, Warriors Path all come together at Daniel Boone Memorial Park in Flat Lick •1st town in east Kentucky to formally be established by the state assembly (1812). ➢ Incorporated in 1854. •1st Battle of the Civil War that resulted in casualties occurred in Barbourville (1861) •1st College in the mountains – Union College (c. 1879) •In the 1800’s , Barbourville was the largest and most progressive city south of Richmond. • Knox County was formed in 1799 from Lincoln (one of Kentucky’s original nine counties) • Counties created from Knox include Clay, Rockcastle, Whitley, Harlan, Laurel and Bell. • Knox County was home to two Kentucky Governors, a governor of Missouri, a supreme court justice, and a founder of the state of Texas. • Oldest continuously running festival in Kentucky – Daniel Boone Festival Of course, the discussion was not all about the positives. Residents were also given a chance to say what they felt was wrong in the city. Residents responded with • poor entrances into town • little parking for dining • little lodging and/or event space • poor or non-existent street signs • no family activities •poor communication between organizations • non-existent night scene • division of townfolk and Union College • buildings in downtown are empty • locals don’t support Barbourville SEE TOURISM, PAGE 5A Special recognition announced STAFF REPORT Leadership Tri-County, which serves Laurel, Whitley and Knox Counties, has announced it will have a special tribute at its Leader of the Year banquet this year. Dr. Michael B. Colegrove, Vice President for Student Services & Director of Leadership Studies at the University of the Cumberlands, will be presented the organization’s Leader of the year award. In addition to serving as a professor of education, Dr. Colegrove also achieved the military rank of colonel, and has a long list of leadership accomplishments both in military, education, church and civic institutions. But for the first time ever, the group will also present a special Memorial Tribute to the late Charley Greene Dixon, former Knox County Attorney, in recognition of his many accomplishments in the field of leadership. The event will be held at the Corbin Technology Center Monday, Feb. 23. Anyone seeking information about tickets should contact Lee Richardson at 606-523-8533. Fiscal Court to order new voting machines BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor Leadership Tri-County, which serves Laurel, Whitley and Knox Counties, has announced it will have a special tribute at its Leader of the Year banquet this year. Dr. Michael B. Colegrove, Vice President for Student Services & Director of Leadership Studies at SEE FC, PAGE 7A ALL AGES WELCOME! Free Petting Zoo! JULY 2, 2015 5:30-7:30 PM LIBRARY PARKING LOT ON LIBERTY STREET @ Knox County Public Library PH 546-5339 BREAKINGNEWS @mountainadvocate.com Thursday, July 2, 2015 VOL. 110 - NO. 46 | 2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGES 214 KNOX STREET • BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906 copy 75¢ per KNOX WOMAN DIES IN SINGLE CAR CRASH BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor A Girdler woman was killed Monday morning when she lost control and crashed her vehicle on US 25E. Officials say Tammy Hales, 50, of Girdler, was traveling north on US 25 E when she apparently lost control of her vehicle causing her to enter the median between the north and south bound lanes of US 25E. Hales was operating a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer that went air borne when it entered into the median. The vehicle rolled over several times coming to rest on its top in the southbound lane. Hale was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to the Corbin Baptist Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead by the Whitley County Coroner. The initial investigation indicates Hale was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Deputy Ashurst is continuing the investigation. Hale’s funeral arrangements have not yet been set; however, Brooks-Durham Funeral Home in Pineville will be in charge of funeral arrangements. FIREWORKS RETURN TO CITY PARK BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor Tammy Hale Knox will not block same-sex marriage U.S. SUPREME COURT DECLARES BANNING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY EMILY BAKER Reporter For the first time in history same-sex couples can marry in Knox County. The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday, June 26, that it is unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples the right to marry. Governor Steven Beshear sent a letter to every County Clerk in Kentucky regarding the decision. Mike Corey, Knox County Clerk, said, “The United States Supreme Court has the final say. I’m no lawyer, but I don’t see any way to appeal it from here.” READ GOVERNOR BESHEAR’S LETTER ONLINE AT MOUNTAINADVOCATE.COM PHOTO BY EMILY BAKER Knox County Clerk Mike Corey reads a letter from Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear declaring Kentucky counties will comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. Mountain Advocate welcomes newest reporter Yes, Barbourville, there will be fireworks! Barbourville Mayor David Thompson has confirmed there will be a Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display Saturday night at the Barbourville Water Park. The celebration will begin around dusk with a DJ at the amphitheater, as well as NO PERSONAL available food FIREWORKS and drinks. Although the WILL BE waterpark itself PERMITTED will be closed, FOR SAFETY the Putt Putt REASONS, course will be INCLUDING open and the SPARKLERS, paddleboats FIRECRACKERS will be running. Long-time AND ROMAN fireworks CANDLES. contractor, Pyrotechnic Display, Inc., will once again be shooting off a beautiful fireworks display over Barbourville. Mayor Thompson requests that no one bring their own personal fireworks, which include everying from bottle rockets, sparklers, cherry bombs, firecrackers or Roman candles. “In a crowd of people the size of what we’re expecting, we don’t want anyone getting hurt by getting too close to someone else’s fireworks,” said the mayor. “So, please save them until after our show.” Grand Jury ‘Deathtrap’ highway gets facelift indictments handed down EMILY BAKER Baker Emily Baker Staff Report The Barbourville Mountain Advocate would like to welcome Emily Baker to the staff. Baker is originally a Clay County resident, but don’t hold it against her as she has lived in SEE WRITER, PAGE 3A The Knox County Grand Jury returned the following indictments on Friday, June 26: •Gracie Gabbard, a.k.a. Gracie Jones, Gracie Phillips, 42, receiving stolen property of the value of $500 or more, but less than $10,000. •Amanda Beth Cox, 34, of Rockholds, second degree robbery. •Shane Collins, 28, of Artemus, receiving stolen property of the value of $500 or more, but less than $10,000. •Steve Garland, 54, of Girdler, theft by unlawful taking of the value of $500 or more, but less than $10,000, third degree criminal trespass, theft by deception of the value of less than $500, resisting arrest, failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation, and first degree persistent felony offendSEE INDICTMENTS, PAGE 5A Workers coat a stretch of South Ky. Hwy. 11 with a new type of asphalt. BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor “Only time will tell.” Barbourville Mayor David Thompson is hopeful that there will now be less car crashes on Hwy 11 in front of his house. The mayor was happy to see the Kentucky Department of Transportation complete resurfacing the stretch of road at US Hwy 11 South and Pope Hollow Photo by Robert Selvia in front of his house in an effort to decrease the number of car crashes in the area. That small section of road has seen more than SEE ASPHALT, PAGE 3A EST. 1967 CORBIN, KENTUCKY Jerry Daniels, Donnie Hibbard FAST, EASY & CONVENIENT! TEXT 606-528-1200 for Pricing and Incentives on all New & Used Vehicles! Angela Collins, Bart Jackson
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