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Oneida, Tennessee:  During the past two years the Kentucky District of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has experienced numerous improvements and upgrades to facilities ranging from trails to exhibits, and buildings.  Approximately 25 percent of the park’s land base is in Kentucky, and the park recently completed two million dollars of upgrades…

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company recently presented the Spirit of the Silver Lining Award to Crabtree-Wilson Insurance Agency for their ongoing support of McCreary County Heritage Foundation. Additionally, West Bend donated $2,000 to McCreary County Heritage Foundation to help support upgrades and improvements to the downtown area of Stearns, especially the Museum, located at 1…

By Eugenia Jones McCreary County Circuit Court was dismissed early and the courthouse evacuated after a McCreary County 911 dispatcher received a call on Monday at 11:36 a.m. from a male caller who threatened he was going to burn down the courthouse. According to McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters, his office received a call from…

Voice Staff Report Attempted murder charges and drug charges dominated the Grand Jury indictments. The McCreary County Grand Jury met in regular session on December 20, 2021 and handed down 15 indictments.  Phillip Dobbs of Whitley City, KY was indicted on three counts, the alleged offenses occurring on or about October 7, 2021. Count 1…

County teenager needs transplant as he battles complications from COVID-19 Photo submitted Pansy and Billy Vaughn are praying for the miracle of a complete healing of their teenage son’s heart and lungs. Their son, Brandon, has been hospitalized in Lexington since early November with complications from COVID-19.  He is also undergoing dialysis.  Brandon’s doctors are…

Proposed KY State Senate map puts McCreary in 25th District with Senator Stivers By Eugenia Jones As a result of the redistricting process, the deadline for candidates to file in all Kentucky races (including local races) was extended this year (2022 only) from Friday, January 7 at 4:00 p.m. until January 25.  Late last week, legislation…

A Keepsake Edition of The McCreary County Voice

Two Pulaski County men arrested Voice Staff Report McCreary County Sheriff Randy Waters reported a routine traffic stop for lack of tail lamps led to the discovery of four weapons including three loaded handguns and a rifle, suspected drugs valued on the street at $27,000, and the arrest of two Pulaski County individuals.  On December…

Officers find substance resembling Black Tar Heroin By Eugenia Jones A call from a local funeral home on New Year’s Eve Day concerning a fight that broke out in the parking lot while a funeral was being conducted resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville, TN man and discovery of a small cigarette pack containing…

Voice Staff Report McCreary 911 dispatch notified Sheriff Randy Waters on December 30, 2021 at 10:16 am of reports of 2 shots fired on New Liberty Road. Sheriff Waters and Chief Deputy Tom Smith were in route to 3331 New Liberty Road when additional calls to E911 reported Betty Cox on the porch of her…