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One of Tyson Lawson states no he saw Taylor on Jan. 14, by the their witnesses was Elaine gun was found when he 2008. Cobb said Taylor was Maiden, opened the case for defense. Duvalle, who is one of and fellow police officers having phone problems at the defense. Cox called sev- William Taylor’s daughters. searched the house the the time and needed to eral individuals who were Anthony During her testimony, night of the alleged assault make phone calls. in jail with Candy Maiden Cloud Duvalle showed the jury, on Taylor. During earlier testimony, to the stand. Each individu- |Daily News while using a layout of Duvalle testified no one several officers testified al claimed to have associat- the Taylor house, where touched the guns after they Taylor’s phone lines had ed with Maiden in some form. her and her siblings found were found. She also took been cut prior to his alleged Taylor’s guns on Feb. 2, pictures of Taylor’s wounds assault. See TRIAL | 2 Open house held for cath lab Stronger hiring Reina P. Cunningham Staff Writer and US growth in Middlesboro ARH Hospital held an open house on Tuesday for the newly opened cath lab. coming months Members of the community were invited to take a tour of the hospi- Christopher S. Rugaber European economy, could tal’s newest addition, learning about and Martin Crutsinger also contribute to U.S. how the lab worked and the benefits AP Economics Writers growth. of having it at the local hospital. The U.S. economic The cath lab actually opened ear- WASHINGTON (AP) reports came one day lier this year, but the open house — Fewer Americans before the government was held this week. are losing their jobs. will report how many jobs CV Radiology Technician for the Employers are strug- employers added in April. mobile cath Mike Miracle discussed how the obvious benefit of hav- gling to squeeze more Economists think the gain ing the cath lab is so patients can work from their staffs. will exceed the 88,000 receive as much treatment as pos- The U.S. is producing so jobs added in March, the sible on a local level. much oil that imports are fewest in nine months. “A lot of times our patients don’t plunging, narrowing the The government said have to have anything done inter- trade deficit. Thursday that the num- vention wise. They can get treated A string of data ber of Americans apply- (here) with medicine,” explained ing for unemployment aid Miracle. Thursday raised hopes for stronger hiring and fell last week to a season- Miracle also explained to partici- ally adjusted 324,000 — pants how the cath lab works. U.S. growth in coming “While we are doing the heart months. More jobs would the fewest since January caths and taking our pictures of the spur spending and help 2008. Unemployment applications reflect the arteries, we’ve also got (the patient) energize the economy, pace of layoffs: A steady hooked up to the mac lab,” contin- which has yet to regain full drop means companies ued Miracle. health nearly four years The mac lab monitors numerous are shedding fewer work- patient vitals to ensure the testing after the Great Recession ers. Eventually, they’ll runs as smoothly as possible. officially ended. need to hire to meet In the event a patient does need And an interest rate customer demand or to additional testing or treatment not cut Thursday by the replace workers who quit. offered at Middlesboro ARH, the European Central Bank, hospital is equipped with the neces- if it helps bolster the See GROWTH | 2 sary procedures to get the patient immediate help. “If somebody does come in and needs something immediately,” said Miracle. “We fly them out or send Reina P. Cunningham|Daily News McCall to deliver them by ambulance.” Reach Reina P. Cunningham at 606-248-1010, ext. 205, Participants at the Middlesboro ARH Hospital cath lab open house toured the newest [email protected]. addition to the hospital. SKCTC address Special to the Daily News one’s life and how dealing Rose to perform at Second with change will be suc- Michael B. McCall, cessful only if one relies founding president and on others for assistance. chief executive officer of The commence- the Kentucky Community ment will embrace Saturday in the Gap and Technical College Southeast graduates Reina P. Cunningham resenting Bell County at needs to be research explained McGaffee. “A System, will deliver the from each of the school’s address for the 48th Staff Writer the event on May 11. conducted as to whether year’s warranty.” campuses located at Other entertainment or not the rebuilt pump Commencement and Cumberland, Whitesburg, The BMA meeting will Awarding of Credentials The Cumberland Gap will include local musi- comes with a warranty be held Monday at 7 p.m. Harlan, Pineville and at Southeast Kentucky Middlesboro. SKCTC, Board of Mayor and cians, The Washboard and compare it to the in city hall. Community & Technical which offers over 50 pro- Alderman (BMA) met Singers and Rachel Lynn. warranty of a new pump. Reach Reina P. Cunningham at 606- earlier this week in a The event is being held “You know what you College set for May 10. grams leading to degrees 248-1010, ext. 205, rpcunningham@ The ceremony, which planning meeting to from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and get with a new one,” civitasmedia.com. and diplomas, boasts an discuss the agenda for will be held at Festival will get under way at 6 enrollment of over 5,000 Monday nights monthly Park on Colywn Avenue. p.m., will be an evening students, and during Dr. BMA meeting. There will also be an of much happiness for Ayers’ tenure has grown The largest discussion art show with art displays the 366 eligible students significantly. In 2013, the was centered around from students in the area. who will receive diplomas college was singled out by upcoming tourism events This month’s Second and degrees. The gradua- the Aspen Institute as one as Cumberland Gap tries Saturday event coincides tion service will be held of the top ten community to revitalize the area and with the annual Crazy beneath a tent to be erect- colleges in the United draw bigger crowds than Aunt Sadie’s Yard Sale. ed on the lower campus at States. ever before. The board also dis- Cumberland. The 100 by The keynote speaker, One of the newest tour- cussed needed sewer 220-foot tent can accom- Dr. McCall, oversees the ism events is a series repairs in the Tiprell area. modate 2,500 people. KCTCS system of 16 called Second Saturdays There is currently only The event will also individually-accredited in the Gap. The series one functioning sewer mark the final commence- comprehensive com- is sponsored by the pump for Tiprell and ment as president for munity colleges with 68 Cumberland Gap Art the BMA wants to make Dr. W. Bruce Ayers, who campuses serving over Council and features fam- arrangements to have a has led Southeast for 27 100,000 students. KCTCS ily friendly free events all backup ready in case it years. Dr. Ayers, who has has an annual operat- summer on the second fails. worked at SKCTC since ing budget of approxi- Saturday of each month. The debate is whether 1969 holding posts as pro- mately $920 million and According to Alderman or not to purchase a new fessor, program coordina- touches the lives of more Jerry Hopson, the arts pump or have one of the tor and since 1987, presi- than 500,000 citizens. council has secured a downed pumps rebuilt. dent, will retire effective Under the leadership of third act for this month’s Mayer Bill McGaffee June 30. Dr. Ayers will President McCall, KCTCS also address the gradu- Second Saturday in the addressed the board and Photo submitted is committed to serving Arts event. pointed out that before ates and is expected to as the major gateway to Rising country star a decision is made at the Rising country star Jimmy Rose will be representing Bell County speak about the necessity postsecondary education Jimmy Rose will be rep- next BMA meeting, there at Cumberland Gap’s Second Saturday in the Gap event on May 11. of dealing with change in for all Kentuckians. PAGE 2 THE DAILY NEWS | FRIDAY | May 3, 2013 NEWS IN BRIEF Today's Weather Local 5-Day Forecast Tharp was still admiring the newly Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Federal delegation found dog tags on Wednesday.