<p>Ray Welch|Daily News</p> <p>The Bell County Democratic Party hosted Andy Beshear Saturday at the Middlesboro Community Center. The public was invited and encouraged to attend and meet the candidate and also participate in conversations with him.</p>

<p>Ray Welch|Daily News</p> <p>Among those in the audience to welcome Beshear was retired school teacher Jess Ann Givens, who welcomed him to the community.</p>

<p>Ray Welch|Daily News</p> <p>Paula Adams, who retired as a school teacher from the Middlesboro school system, thanked Beshear for visiting Middlesboro and welcomed him to the community.</p>

<p>Ray Welch|Daily News</p> <p>The Bell County Democratic Party hosted Andy Beshear Saturday at the Middlesboro Community Center. The public was invited and encouraged to attend and meet the candidate and also participate in conversations with him.</p>

<p>Ray Welch|Daily News</p> <p>Attorney Mike Bowling welcomes Democratic candidate for Governor Andy Beshear Saturday at the Middlesboro Community Center.</p>