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Middlesboro Daily News File Photo The Cumberland Gap Tunnel Authority has announced that all four lanes of the tunnel should be open for traffic on Wednesday.
Cumberland Gap Tunnel to be restored
MIDDLESBORO — Restoration work on the Cumberland Gap Tunnel is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, May 16. This will allow all four lanes to be restored to service. The repair project valued at $1,523,316. The tunnel has been reduced to two lanes of service since service on the project began in January. The concrete slab underneath the tunnel is what caused the Kentucky Department of Highways begin the construction. The rock under the con...
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The campground at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is scheduled to re-open May 18. (Photo courtesy CGNHP)
Park campground to re-open
The campground at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will re-open on Friday, May 18, after more than five months of repairs. Park staff took advantage of the slow visitation during the winter months to begin a major renovation of the campground septic system, which eventually involved replacing all the major pipes and some electrical lines. The results should be invisible to visitors, but are critical to the park’s mission of caring f...
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A Chevrolet SUV pulling a utility trailer landed on its top late Wednesday morning in a wreck on Lone Mountain Road, just off of U.S. Hwy. 25E. No serious injuries were reported from the wreck, which appeared to have been caused by wet road conditions. The Claiborne County Sheriff s Department and Claiborne Co. EMS responded to the scene. (ALLEN EARL/Claiborne Progress)
Vehicle lands on top in Wednesday wreck

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Danielle Smoot, Communications Director for U.S. Representative Hal Rogers, and her husband Dan Smoot, Vice President and Law Enforcement Director for UNITE, spoke to the crowd at Sunday s Stand in the Gap meeting, held at LMU in Duke Hall. Dan announced an anonymous tip line for people to call that will go directly to UNITE and bypass local law enforcement: 866-424-4382. (MARISA ANDERS/Claiborne Progress)
Concerned citizens come together for continuing Stand in the Gap movement
It's a number one ranking the region doesn't want or need - within a 50-mile radius of the tri-state marker where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia meet is the largest concentrated number of prescription drug and meth users in the country, according to several sources. The problem of drug abuse affects nearly every household in the area, say organizers of the Stand in the Gap movement, and that's why the effort is continuing and picking up spe...
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Retired Sgt. Doug Gwaltney, U.S. Marine Reserves, Combat Engineer, prays for the military during Thursday s National Day of Prayer ceremony held in front of Harrogate City Hall. Numerous people gathered for the ceremony in honor of the 61st annual observance of the day. This year s theme was "One Nation Under God" and area citizens were asked to pray for entities such as the church, government, families, education and business. (MARISA ANDERS/Claiborne Progress)
Crowd turns out for National Day of Prayer service

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Local cable, internet and telephone service provider Communicomm has officially changed its name to Mediastream. The local office unveiled their new sign Wednesday morning. (MARISA ANDERS/Claiborne Progress)
Communicomm unveils new name, logo

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Get healthy, Claiborne County!!
The Claiborne County Health Council is sponsoring a Community Health Fair on Friday, May 4, at New Tazewell First Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The theme is “Get Healthy Claiborne County”. The Health Fair is open to all residents of Claiborne and surrounding counties. There will be lots of free information, some free screenings for blood pressure, bone density, hearing, Carotid Doppler, pulse ox, glaucoma, lung capacity, skin sc...
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Around 40 cars were entered in the car show at Tazewell City Park Saturday, held in honor of Katie Johnson and Will West. (ALLEN EARL/Claiborne Progress)
Crowd gathers for memorial car show
A large crowd was on hand Saturday for a Memorial Car Show in honor of Katie Johnson and Will West, who died in March as the result of a car accident. Several friends organized the event, which was to raise money for the families of the two young people whose deaths devastated the community. Postponed from April 21 because of inclement weather, there were approximately 40 cars entered in the show, held at the Tazewell City Park. "We had a g...
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Marine Cody Evans surprised the community by attending the benefit auction Friday evening. The crowd stood to their feet and cheered for him as he entered the gym and greeted several who were there. (MARISA ANDERS/Claiborne Progress)
Evans makes a surprise visit home
There were a lot of tears and cheers at the benefit auction for Marine LCpl Cody Evans Friday evening, as the local hero surprised the community by attending. The huge crowd stood to their feet as it was announced Cody was coming into the gym at the old Powell Valley High School. Evans, injured by an IED explosion in Afghanistan in December, has been in Maryland recovering. His mother Regina Evans has been by his side consistently. They bo...
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This is number 114 of 880, a limited edition signed Pat Summitt UT Basketball in a glass enclosed case. It is one of the many valuable items that will be up for auction this Friday evening at the auction to benefit LCpl Cody Evans of Speedwell. (Photo courtesy Facebook: Support LCpl Cody Evans Auction)
Evans benefit auction this Friday evening
Your chance to help a local Marine injured in Afghanistan is coming up this Friday evening. There will be something for everyone at the upcoming auction to benefit Cody Evans. Marine Lt. Cpl. Cody Evans was badly injured in Afghanistan in December of 2011. He lost both legs when an IED exploded near him, and his pelvis was fractured. He has been in the hospital and now is in physical rehabilitation in Maryland, where his mother Regina has joi...
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GED test to get huge overhaul
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s Adult Education Division is preparing for major changes to the General Educational Development (GED®) test to take effect in 2014. “We encourage eligible Tennesseans who have not earned their GED to do so now,” said Commissioner Karla Davis. “Beginning January 1, 2014, the GED test will cost more, must be taken on a computer, and will contain significant content changes.” The GED...
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The H.Y. Livesay cheerleading team was recognized, along with their coach Tabitha Miles, for a great year. The team did well in competition and placed first in the county. Cheerleaders on the 2011-2012 team are: Kendra Pace, Cheyenne Sutton, Loren Gilbert, Mandi Bays, Heather Johnson, Hannah Price, Caitlin Murphy, Kennedy White, Emma Barnes, Ashlyn Roney, Faith Burdette, Olivia Robertson, Carly Howard, Emily Hoskins, Riley Martin, Kaylee Welch, Olivia Welch and Anna Wilson, the team manager. (MARISA ANDERS/Claiborne Progress)
Excellence in schools recognized during board meeting
The Claiborne County Board of Education recognized two exceptional programs during the April meeting at Cumberland Gap High School. First on the agenda, though, was the swearing in of the newest board member. Shannon England was sworn in by Claiborne County Sessions Judge John McAfee. England was appointed by the Claiborne County Commission to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Dr. Roy Ellis. England will fill the seat until the Augus...
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Photo courtesy Todd Hamlin This type of flooding isn t unusual after a hard rain for the residents of Providence Road in Harrogate. Todd Hamlin and Carl Partin, who live along the road, talked to the members of the Claiborne County Commission about the drainage issues during the April meeting.
Road problems discussed at commission meeting
The Claiborne County Commission had a short agenda for its April meeting last week. The main discussion centered around a drainage and flooding problem in the Providence Road area of Harrogate. Resident Todd Hamlin spoke to the commission about the issues he and his neighbors face each time there is a hard rain. “There’s no drainage,” he said. “We’ve tried to get help. Water comes in under the foundation of my house, and I’ve spent over $...
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Photo submitted Bundren Simmental Farms has been awarded 2011 Conservation Farmer of the Year.
Bundren Simmental Farms wins annual award
Bundren Simmental Farm is the Claiborne County Soil Conservation District 2011 Conservation Farmer of the Year. Bundren Simmental Farms began implementing Best Management Practices in 2010. Leonard and Sandy Bundren have taken part in programs such as Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Tennessee Department of Agriculture Ag Resources Fund, Ag Enhancement, and the Conservation Stewardship Program. They have installed many best managem...
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Some redistricting has taken place in the state, which affects Claiborne County. These maps show the respective districts Claiborne falls in.
The card's in the mail
Redistricting has taken place throughout the state due to the 2010 Census count, and Claiborne County is seeing just minor changes. "Every active voter in Claiborne County is being sent a new voter identification card," said Carolyn O'dell, County Election Administrator. Those new cards will reflect the new legislative districts constituents will vote in. Locally, the changes affect a few voters in Districts One, Four, Five, Six, Seven and ...
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The driver of this black Camaro was taken to the hospital after a wreck in Harrogate earlier this afternoon. (RAY WELCH/Middlesboro Daily News)
Breaking News - Wreck in Harrogate badly injures one
A wreck in Harrogate this afternoon sent one person to the hospital. According to witnesses at the scene, a tractor trailer and Chevrolet Camaro collided at the intersection of US Hwy. 25E and Forge Ridge Rd. in Harrogate. It appeared that the driver of the Camaro was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Forge Ridge Road from the southbound land of Hwy. 25E when the tractor-trailer, traveling northbound, hit the Camaro in the passenger si...
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Photo courtesy Cody Evans Cody Evans with his Purple Heart during his stay in the hospital. Cody is pictured with his mother Regina Evans, left, and his aunt Angie Evans, right.
Auction to benefit wounded Marine
Editor's note: The day of the auction was incorrect in the original article. The correct date is Friday, April 27. We are sorry for any inconvenience. You want it? They’ll probably have it at the upcoming auction to benefit Cody Evans, where there will be something for everyone. Marine Lt. Cpl. Cody Evans was badly injured in Afghanistan in December of 2011. He lost both legs when an IED exploded near him, and his pelvis was fractured...
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Harrogate celebrates 11th year as Tree City
The city of Harrogate recently celebrated their 11th year as a certified a Tree City, a national program that assists and recognizes communities that have an urban forestry program that promotes the importance of trees and their proper care. To qualify as a Tree City, Harrogate must maintain an active tree board and tree care ordinance, provide funding for tree planting and maintenance, and have Arbor Day observances that highlight the import...
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Local author Candida Sullivan has been making numerous stops around the region to sign her books and share her story. (Photo courtesy Candida Sullivan)
Local author overcomes adversity through faith
Once you meet her, you won’t forget her — and it has nothing to do with her “handicap.” Candida Sullivan is a presence. She is a strong, happy woman who beams with positive energy. She has overcome heartache, rejection and yes, bullying, to become a bestselling author of not only one but two books. Sullivan has lived in the Midway community in Claiborne County for 14 years now, but she was raised in Frakes, Kentucky — just over the line in B...
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The race is on for candidates
The deadline to file a petition to run in the upcoming elections passed last Thursday at noon, and there are some familiar names on the list. Several local offices are up for election. One person is running against incumbent Mike Sharp for the office of Claiborne County Road Superintendent — Bill Fultz, who currently holds the office of Mayor for the City of Harrogate. School Board member for District One, Dot Patterson, is being challeng...
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LMU-DCOM graduating class celebrates residency placements
Following osteopathic Match Day on February 13 and the allopathic Match Day on March 12, members of the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Class of 2012 now know where they will be going to pursue their first year of residency training. And for a full 80% of the class, that field is in primary care. This continues a trend begun with the LMU-DCOM inaugural class. Three-fourths of the members of the LM...
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The dynamic Ammons sisters in action as they paint stories of Appalachia. (Courtesy CGNHP)
Appalachian sisters safeguard the spirit of Appalachia at CGNHP
CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK - Mother Nature is truly outdoing herself this springtime! She seems to be splashing color everywhere as she paints the delicate redbud trees, succulent green grasses and bouquets of flowers on the magnificent mountain canvas unique to Appalachia. But this year, Mother Nature’s spring masterpiece promises to be more resplendent than usual due to a special upcoming program at Cumberland Gap National Histo...
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Southern Steel, a band consisting of Keith Noe and Charlie Green, will be performing live at the Spring Bash on Saturday, April 7. (Courtesy Southern Steel)
Spring Bash to benefit Children's Miracle Network
Spring is here, and you're invited to celebrate! There will be a Spring Bash with live music, food and drinks in the American Rental parking lot beside the New Tazewell Optimist Park on Saturday, April 7, starting at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring your lawn chairs, tailgates and appetite. Local bands performing will include Southern Steel and Soul Bleeds. The Bash will happen rain or shine, and all proceeds will go to the Children's...
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AMBER Alert cancelled
The East Tennessee AMBER Alert issued earlier today has been cancelled.
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Daniel Keene
AMBER ALERT issued for East Tennessee
An East Tennessee AMBER Alert has been issued for the Bristol Police Department for three month old Urijah Keene. Urijah is a white male with gray-blue eyes, blonde hair and is 22" long and weighs 13 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red onesie with a collar. He will have band aids on both legs and has a birth mark on his upper right leg. He along with his mother was kidnapped by his non-custodial father, Daniel Keene. Keene took the mother ...
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