Recent News

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] An 80-year-old McCreary County man, Richard Stephens, Sr., died on Thursday (March 13, 2025) while still hospitalized for injuries received as a result of his son allegedly attacking him to the point of unconsciousness.   Richard Stephens, Jr. was arrested and initially charged with Assault, 1st Degree (Domestic Violence.) On…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected]   An elderly McCreary County man is dead as the result of a vicious knife attack that occurred on Barren Fork Road, north of Whitley City, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Roland Sumler, just three days shy of his 88th birthday, was in his vehicle, a…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary County Sheriff David Sampson reported a medical emergency-related incident that occurred Thursday, March 13, 2025. Together, McCreary County Deputy Sheriffs Alex Jones and Daniel Taylor responded to a call concerning a driver, possibly under the influence, traveling through Winfield, TN, into McCreary County, KY.  The vehicle reportedly was traveling about…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] McCreary Countian Pursues his Musical Dream At one point in his life, most McCreary County folks knew Bradley Corder as the “Cell Phone Guy,” but now, Corder’s life has taken a whole new direction, with his passion for songwriting and music moving to the forefront. Corder’s first professionally recorded song,…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Saying that the defense for Billie Bolin and Jeremy J. Ridner pursued a line of questioning during the March 6 preliminary hearing that “opened the door,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling elevated his second round of prosecutorial questions during that same hearing to a more graphic and detailed level. “Was anything…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Fiscal Court has decisions to make; good news regarding audit For the first time in many years, transparency in developing McCreary County’s fiscal budget took center stage during a February 28, 2025, meeting.  The meeting was held to prepare magistrates for creating and finalizing McCreary County’s 2025/26 budget. McCreary County Finance…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] A McCreary County native has been recognized as one of Kentucky’s Top 50 Women Leaders for 2024.  Dr. Micki Davis, daughter of Larry and Becky Davis, recently shared insights into her success during an exclusive interview with Higher Education Digest. “My success is built upon a lot of hard work…

By Eugenia Jones {Editor} [email protected] Two Arrested and Charged in Boy’s Death At 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, McCreary County 911 Dispatch received an emergency call that would end in tragedy, leaving a 14-year-old boy dead, two adults in custody, and the boy’s family, as well as heartbroken McCreary Countians, grieving and asking,…

LEXINGTON McCreary County is home to a new state champion. McCreary Central captured the 2025 KHSAA Small School Girls’ Wrestling State Championship at Alltech Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27. Overall, among all schools, McCreary Central placed sixth. The Lady Raiders compiled 59 points. Kayden Thompson led McCreary Central to the team championship, winning the 185-pound…